PAT testing tags
PAT testing tags are placed on each electrical appliance to show if they have passed or failed the PAT test. They are identifiable as if an electrical appliance has passed the PAT testing, a green sticker is issued. If an appliance has failed the tests, it is issued with a red sticker. The PAT testing […]
Do you need to PAT test new equipment
You do not need to PAT test new equipment; however, you should carry out a visual inspection to identify any faults. If there are any visible faults then it is recommended that you do have a PAT test done just to be safe. Even though it is assumed that anything new from a manufacturer works […]
What is a portable appliance
A portable appliance is any appliance that can be plugged into an electrical socket and can also move, this is a reasonable definition as there is no firm definition placed of what a portable appliance is. These appliances are categorised into different classes, Class 1 portable appliances are the most dangerous and require a full […]
PAT testing symbols
PAT testing involves testing the safety of different types of electrical appliances. These electrical appliances are categorised into different classes which are represented by different symbols. Class 1 electrical appliances are the most dangerous and require a full PAT test. The symbol for Class 1 electrical appliances is: Examples include: – Floor standing printers – […]
Do I need PAT testing
When was the last time you had your electrical equipment checked? If this is a question you are unable to answer or you know you have never had your equipment checked then you should consider PAT testing. There are electrical appliances that require your attention more than others as they are more dangerous and those […]
What does a PAT tester do
A PAT tester helps ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. This is done by conducting a series of tests on each individual appliance which are the: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Each appliance firstly goes through a visual inspection, followed by the full PAT test. Every appliance is marked passed or […]
PAT testing new appliances
A common questioned asked is do you need to carry out a PAT test on new appliances? Even though new appliances should be fault free, there is still a possibility that there are internal faults. So, to answer the question, you do not need to necessarily carry out a full PAT test but a visual […]
Why is PAT testing important
PAT testing also known as Portable Appliance Testing is the testing of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. It includes a series of tests which are: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. These tests also begin with a visual inspection. Each appliance is then marked with a passed or […]
Is it a legal requirement to have PAT testing
There is no legal requirement at the moment regarding PAT testing. However, there are regulations placed by the government which say that electrical appliances should be maintained. The easiest way to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances is to have a PAT test done. The government require that you have a PAT test done […]
What does PAT testing involve
Portable Appliance Testing also known as PAT testing involves the thorough inspection of different types of electrical appliances. Each electrical appliance is placed through a series of tests including: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. These tests are conducted on electrical appliances that are in Class 1 which are classed as the most […]