Electrical testing London
As a landlord, I needed to have electrical testing done in my house in London. So I found the PAT Testing Association and got into contact with someone that could help me arrange a PAT testing appointment. As I have people moving into my home in a few weeks, I wanted to make sure that […]
Electrical testing company
I have a small business, where I own an office with a number of desktop computers, printers and photocopiers that are being used every day. I knew I needed to have a PAT test conducted on those electrical appliances as it was a legal obligation to conform too. So, I got into contact with someone […]
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 […]
What items need PAT testing
When looking at what items need PAT testing, there are 2 main factors that look at whether you should have an item PAT tested. These 2 factors include: – The electrical ‘class’ of the item – The ‘category’ of the item However, the electrical ‘class’ is the most important factor to be considered as electrical […]
What does PAT stand for in electrical testing
PAT stands for portable appliance testing and is important for the electrical testing of your appliances in your workplace, home or any institution. A PAT test involves the examination of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use by those around. Usually, many defects are visibly seen however some need to be tested […]
PAT testing guide
What does PAT stand for? PAT stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’, there is no clear definition what is it but it is interpreted as ‘any appliance that has a plug attached to it and plugs into a wall outlet.’. What is a PAT test? PAT testing includes the inspection of electrical appliances to check that […]
PAT tester with printer
A PAT test is a test carried out on electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use in the working environment or home. This service is to make sure that yourself, employees and tenants are not placed in any danger. The test involves a PAT testing engineer testing out a variety of electrical […]
PAT test laptop
A laptop itself does not have to be PAT tested as it is a Class 3 appliance which means that it does not require a full PAT test. Instead a laptop will only need a visual inspection to see if there is any immediate damage. However, the laptop charger and cables should be checked as […]
Landlord PAT testing legal requirements England
As a landlord, it is not a legal requirement to have a PAT test done, however it is a necessity to conform to PAT Testing Regulations to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. These electrical appliances should always be maintained and remain working well and a PAT test will help in avoiding future damage. […]
Who can do PAT testing
To carry out a PAT test, this must be done by a trained individual that has the required training to be an electrician. It is not advised to carry out the PAT test by yourself as you may not have the necessary electrical training. As a service at the PAT Testing Association we have trained […]