House electrical test
I am a homeowner and was made aware that I needed to have an electrical test done as I haven’t had one done in a very long time. So, I reached out to the PAT Testing Association to set up a visit with a PAT tester to my home. In my home I have a […]
Periodic electrical test
A periodic electrical test is the inspection on the condition of electrical appliances and the safety of the appliances. This is also known as PAT testing which is Portable Appliance Testing. It is a service that we at the PAT Testing Association can offer, where a trained PAT tester can visit you in your office, […]
How often should PAT testing be done
PAT testing is not a legal requirement, however as an employer or landlord it is important to check the safety of your electrical appliances. When looking at how often PAT testing should be done, there is no set amount of times that the PAT test should be done. There are many factors that can influence […]
How often is PAT testing required
Portable Appliance Testing which is also known as a PAT test is the inspection of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. The PAT test includes both a visual inspection of the electrical appliances and a more thorough series of tests including testing the: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. […]
Failed PAT test
A PAT test is important to have done in your working environment or homes to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. So once the PAT test is completed, some electrical appliances will pass and some appliances will fail the test. But what happens if an appliance fails the PAT test? Usually if an appliance […]
Electrical tests explained
Electrical tests should be carried out in various working environments or homes to ensure that all electrical appliances are safe to use by those around it. These electrical tests are known as PAT tests. PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is a requirement for all employers and landlords to have done to avoid any […]
Electrical testing regulations
Electrical testing is not a legal requirement; however, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any electrical appliances that have the possibility to cause any damage or injury must be maintained to ensure that they are safe to be used. But these regulations do not say what must be done, who should do it […]
Electrical testing London
As a landlord, I needed to have electrical testing done in my house in London. So I found the PAT Testing Association and got into contact with someone that could help me arrange a PAT testing appointment. As I have people moving into my home in a few weeks, I wanted to make sure that […]
Electrical testing company
I have a small business, where I own an office with a number of desktop computers, printers and photocopiers that are being used every day. I knew I needed to have a PAT test conducted on those electrical appliances as it was a legal obligation to conform too. So, I got into contact with someone […]
Whats PAT testing
First what does PAT even stand for? PAT stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’. PAT testing includes an inspection of your electrical appliances to see if they are safe to use. The main reason for PAT testing is so that electrical related accidents can be avoided in the workplace, or environment. The test includes checking lead […]