What is PAT
PAT is an examination of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. With many electrical appliances, visible defects are identifiable, however some electrical appliances may have internal faults which can only be identified through testing. This through testing is known as the PAT test and is carried out by someone who has […]
Local PAT testing
I needed to find a local PAT testing company to have the electrical appliances in one of the I.T rooms in a secondary school checked and came across the PAT testing association. In this I.T room, there are several PC’s and monitors all around the room as well as one floor standing printer. Over the […]
Portable appliance testing certificate
A Portable Appliance Testing certificate is issued once your PAT test is completed. To get this certificate, you will need to have an appointment arranged, where a PAT testing engineer will visit you in your working environment or home. The PAT testing engineer will conduct several tests including earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance […]
House electrical test
I am a homeowner and was made aware that I needed to have an electrical test done as I haven’t had one done in a very long time. So, I reached out to the PAT Testing Association to set up a visit with a PAT tester to my home. In my home I have a […]
Periodic electrical test
A periodic electrical test is the inspection on the condition of electrical appliances and the safety of the appliances. This is also known as PAT testing which is Portable Appliance Testing. It is a service that we at the PAT Testing Association can offer, where a trained PAT tester can visit you in your office, […]
How often should PAT testing be done
PAT testing is not a legal requirement, however as an employer or landlord it is important to check the safety of your electrical appliances. When looking at how often PAT testing should be done, there is no set amount of times that the PAT test should be done. There are many factors that can influence […]
How often is PAT testing required
Portable Appliance Testing which is also known as a PAT test is the inspection of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. The PAT test includes both a visual inspection of the electrical appliances and a more thorough series of tests including testing the: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. […]
Failed PAT test
A PAT test is important to have done in your working environment or homes to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. So once the PAT test is completed, some electrical appliances will pass and some appliances will fail the test. But what happens if an appliance fails the PAT test? Usually if an appliance […]
Electrical tests explained
Electrical tests should be carried out in various working environments or homes to ensure that all electrical appliances are safe to use by those around it. These electrical tests are known as PAT tests. PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is a requirement for all employers and landlords to have done to avoid any […]
Electrical testing regulations
Electrical testing is not a legal requirement; however, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any electrical appliances that have the possibility to cause any damage or injury must be maintained to ensure that they are safe to be used. But these regulations do not say what must be done, who should do it […]