Do you have to pat test new items?
Electronic items, new or old, need to be tested by a PAT testing engineer to make sure they are safe to use. Safety of these items is not connected only to their oldness, but also their quality and faultiness. A new item can have a faulty wiring or a broken fuse, which would make it […]
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 […]
Do I need to PAT test a new appliance?
PAT testing, or portable appliance testing, is important to keep you safe. Electrical appliances are used every day in many different ways, and a faulty appliance might harm you during usage. Whether the appliance is old or new, it is important to get them tested because the dangers aren’t only caused by the appliance’s age. […]
City Appliance Testing
Living in the hectic city life, it is easy to forget the dangers of using a faulty appliance. The risks of using a faulty appliance can go from small electrocution to house fires or even death; which is why it is important to get portable appliance testing done on your electronic items. Portable appliance testing, […]
Can PAT testing damage equipment?
Damaged electronic equipment can cause risk to anyone who is using it. A user might easily miss a small problem at the wiring or a crack on the case, but that small thing can cause electrocution or house fire. PAT testing can prevent these risks by testing electrical appliances. PAT testing process is not harmful […]
Can anyone do pat testing?
After spending a lot of money on home safety and insurance, some people wonder “Can anyone do PAT testing?” in hopes to save a little money by doing their own PAT testing. The answer to this question is, unfortunately, no. Professional PAT testing engineers, who had been educated to make sure all of your electronic […]
Are PAT tests a legal requirement?
One of the most common questions we hear is “Are PAT tests a legal requirement?” The short answer to that questions is no, PAT testing (specifically) is not legally required. That being said, landlords and offices are required to keep the living space safe and PAT testing is a way to ensure the electrical appliances […]
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 […]
Electrical compliance testing
Electrical compliance testing is also known as PAT testing. A PAT test ensures the safety of your electrical appliances. It is a test carried out by a experienced PAT tester using a PAT testing machine. These tests are carried out on electrical appliances to identify if there are any internal damages, which may need replacing. […]
PAT testing expert
If you are in need of a PAT testing expert, then you are in the right place. We at the PAT testing association will help arrange a PAT testing engineer to visit you in your environment. This service is important to have carried out to ensure that your electrical appliances are safe to use. The […]