PAT testing London
I needed to have PAT testing done in a secondary school in London so I got into contact with the PAT Testing Association. They were helpful in arranging a meeting with me to have PAT testing engineers come to the school during the school holidays when no one is present in the building. I was […]
How does PAT testing work
Pat testing is the testing of electrical appliances ensuring that they are safe to use. It involves a visual inspection followed by an earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Once each appliance is tested, they are given a green sticker if the appliance has passed the PAT test or a red sticker […]
What is PAT testing and who can carry it out
Pat testing is the testing of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. A PAT test consists of a series of tests which includes a visual inspection, earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Once each appliance is tested, a sticker is issued which says if it has passed or failed […]
What is PAT testing in schools
PAT testing can be carried out in schools. It is advised you have the PAT tests done when the children and staff are on holiday as this will make it easier for the PAT testers to test all electrical equipment as they will not be in use. Usually there are hundreds or even thousands of […]
What is the purpose of PAT testing
The purpose of PAT testing is to ensure that all your electrical equipment is safe to use. It is important to have PAT testing done as it makes sure that any internal faults in your electrical equipment are identified. This can help prevent any future accidents and it is a requirement by the government to […]
Who can PAT test electrical equipment
Someone needs to be trained to carry out PAT tests on electrical equipment. They need to be trained and have the required knowledge to carry out the series of tests. This is because: – They know what equipment to use – They know how to use the equipment correctly – They will be able to […]
Whats a PAT test
A PAT test is the testing of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. It is a test that consists of a visual inspection, earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. After each appliance is checked, a sticker is issued which says if the appliance has passed or failed the […]
PAT testing companies London
I needed to have a PAT test done in my office in London as it was overdue, so I looked online for various PAT testing companies and came across the PAT Testing Association. I needed to have PAT testing done as I knew how important it was to make sure I have a safe working […]
PAT testing frequency
PAT testing is the testing of electrical equipment ensuring that they are safe to use. Each appliance goes through a series of tests including a visual inspection, earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. It is important to have PAT testing done as this makes sure that your employees and yourself are safe and […]
Appliance tester
An appliance tester which is also known as portable appliance testing or PAT is the testing of electrical equipment to ensure that they are safe to use. Each appliance goes through a visual inspection followed by an earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. It is important that your electrical appliances are tested […]