PAT
This blog will explain to you everything you need to know about PAT testing and all questions will be answered. What is a PAT test? A PAT test stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is the testing of your electrical appliances ensuring that they are safe to use. It is important to have PAT testing […]
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 […]
Who can PAT test
To carry out PAT testing the PAT testing engineer must have the training to carry out the testing on the electrical appliances. This is because: – They know what equipment to use for the PAT testing – They know how to use the equipment correctly to produce correct results – They will be able to […]
PAT test certificate
How do you get a pat test certificate? In order to get one, you need to have a pat test done on your electrical items. What is PAT testing? A pat test involves the testing of electrical equipment ensuring that they are safe to use. The pat test includes firstly a visual inspection, followed by […]
PAT test certificate
How do you get a pat test certificate? In order to get one, you need to have a pat test done on your electrical items. What is PAT testing? A pat test involves the testing of electrical equipment ensuring that they are safe to use. The pat test includes firstly a visual inspection, followed by […]
How to get a PAT test certificate
In order to get a pat test certificate, you need to have a PAT testing engineer visit you in your place of work, school, home or any environment and have a PAT test carried out. A PAT test involves a visual inspection, earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Once each appliance is […]
Office test PAT testing
I had to get a PAT test done in my office as the electrical appliances are in constant use so I wanted to make sure that they are safe to use. I got into contact with the PAT Testing Association and had a meeting arranged for a PAT testing engineer to come into the office. […]
PAT testing results
Pat testing is the testing of electrical appliances ensuring that they are safe to use. It involves each appliance going through a visual inspection followed by a series of tests including: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. after each appliance is PAT tested, a sticker is issued indicating whether it has passed or […]
Is PAT testing required by law
PAT testing is not required by the law. But what is required by the law is that your electrical appliances are checked to ensure that they are safe. This legal requirement does not state how this has to be achieved and by who. So, PAT testing is the best way to have this achieved as […]