What information does an electrical resistance measurement record need?

Short answer

An electrical resistance measurement record should contain the assembly identification, measurement points, method, instrument, conditions, result and acceptance source. An ohm value or a 'passed' statement alone is not enough to explain what the result shows.

Source: S014

End-to-end electrical continuity measurement setup
V007 · Original explanatory diagram; not a numerical product approval. (labels in Turkish)

Technical explanation

ISO 8031 provides methods for different electrical evaluations of hoses and hose assemblies. The test method and the acceptance limit are not the same data; a product standard or manufacturer's instruction may also be required. The contact condition and the range and suitability of the instrument are important in interpreting the measurement. The record should not be presented as a pressure or chemical compatibility document. When the measurement is repeated, a comparable history should be kept without deleting the previous result.

Source: S014

Topic-specific checkpoints

ItemDescription
MethodStandard/instruction and measurement path
InstrumentIdentification, range and suitability
ResultValue, unit and special display status
DecisionAcceptance source and the actual person responsible

Source: S014

How to evaluate it in practice

In the proposed form, define the measurement points with a short description or a drawing. Alongside the numerical result, store the unit, the instrument identification and the revision of the acceptance criterion. If the measurement limit is exceeded, do not record the status shown on the display as if it were an actual number. Do not automatically place an uncertain or non-repeatable measurement in the 'acceptable' category. The actual person who performed the measurement and the date are not estimated afterwards. If the end fitting assembly has changed, link the new record to the new assembly revision.

Original editorial recommendation; not a clause of a standard.

Frequently asked questions

Can every hose resistance test be done with any multimeter?

No such assumption should be made. The suitability of the instrument for the required method and resistance range must be verified.

Source: S014

Source coverage

  1. S014
    ISO 8031:2020 ISO · accessed 2026-10-19 Abstract; General information

A153 · Revision 4 · Content date 2026-10-19 · Published 2026-10-20 · Translated from the Turkish original.