Electrical diagnostics using a powerflow load testing method

Abstract

Methods for testing integrity of a wire include testing, via a voltage testing module of an electrical diagnostic device, an unloaded voltage of the wire, and receiving a selection indicating whether the wire is to be tested via a positive load test or a negative load test. A resistive load is applied to the wire and upon application of the resistive load a loaded voltage of the wire is tested. The tested unloaded voltage is compared, via processor(s) of the electrical diagnostic device, to the tested loaded voltage to determine whether a voltage change exists. Based on comparing the voltage change to a predetermined threshold, whether the integrity of the wire is compromised is determined and an indication of whether the integrity of the wire is compromised is displayed via a user interface of the electrical diagnostic device.

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