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 testing UK
PAT testing uk stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is the inspection of electrical appliances ensuring that they are safe to use. PAT testing involves firstly a visual inspection followed by an earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Once each electrical appliance is tested, a sticker is issued which visibly shows if […]
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 […]
Electrical PAT testing London
In big cities such as London, it is easy to get overwhelmed by hectic life and forget about the dangers of everyday items. Electrical appliances that we use without a second thought every day can cause a lot of harm to you if they are unsafe to use. The item can catch fire or electrocute […]
Electrical equipment testing requirements
Keeping the office safe is an important job of an employer. The employer is legally required to make sure all of the items, such as electrical equipment, are safe for the employees to use. Although the legal requirement does not specify how the only certain way to make sure of this is through electrical equipment […]
Electrical equipment inspection
The important thing to keep in mind when you are in a business in which you use electrical equipment on a daily basis is that the more you use electrical equipment, the more that equipment frays. Using worn down electrical equipment without regular inspection risks the user’s life, as the frayed equipment is more prone […]
Does pat testing need to be done annually?
PAT testing is a method to determine if the electrical appliances in your home, office or institution are safe for usage. There isn’t a definite answer to the question “how often do I need to get PAT testing done?” because the answer depends on the appliance types and how much they are used on a […]