Pat testing what needs to be tested
All portable appliances need to be pat tested. So, any appliance which has a cable or plug and socket should be pat tested. Electrical appliances are also split into different classes with Class 1 appliances needing a full pat test and Class 2 appliances only needing an insulation test. Examples of Class 1 appliances are: […]
How to use a PAT tester
A PAT test is carried out by a PAT testing engineer, which is someone that has the required training to carry out the series of tests. We advise that you have someone that is trained as they will: – Know what equipment to use to carry out the testing – Know how to use the […]
PAT check
Pat check To check if your electrical equipment is safe to use you need to have a pat test done. This is done by having a pat testing engineer come to your working environment and carry out a series of tests on each electrical appliance to check if they are safe or not. These tests […]
Electrical Test Results
PAT testing is a process done by a PAT testing engineer to ensure the safety of your electronic appliances, which gives the summarized electrical test results in a PAT testing certificate afterward. According to the electrical test results, every item is assessed by the PAT testing engineer to either pass or fail, and then stickered […]
Electrical safety testing standards
The safety regulations for landlords and employers say that the shared spaces and appliances, which the tenants or employees will use, need to be safe. The specification on how to keep that safe isn’t specified with electrical PAT testing, however, PAT testing certificate can be used as evidence that the shared appliances fit the electrical […]
Electrical safety test
When you become someone that provides a space and appliances to be used by other people, whether it is as an employer, providing working space and computers for your employees; or as a landlord, renting your furnished home to a tenant, you are required by UK laws specified in The Consumer Protection Act 1987 and […]
Do new electrical items need PAT testing?
New or old, damaged electrical items are a risk to its user. While older appliances might be more fragile and risky, new items can be faulty too. Which is why PAT testing is needed for all appliances. PAT testing shows which items are safe and which items are risky to use. A PAT testing engineer […]