What does a PAT tester do
A PAT tester helps ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. This is done by conducting a series of tests on each individual appliance which are the: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Each appliance firstly goes through a visual inspection, followed by the full PAT test. Every appliance is marked passed or […]
PAT testing new appliances
A common questioned asked is do you need to carry out a PAT test on new appliances? Even though new appliances should be fault free, there is still a possibility that there are internal faults. So, to answer the question, you do not need to necessarily carry out a full PAT test but a visual […]
Why is PAT testing important
PAT testing also known as Portable Appliance Testing is the testing of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. It includes a series of tests which are: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. These tests also begin with a visual inspection. Each appliance is then marked with a passed or […]
Is it a legal requirement to have PAT testing
There is no legal requirement at the moment regarding PAT testing. However, there are regulations placed by the government which say that electrical appliances should be maintained. The easiest way to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances is to have a PAT test done. The government require that you have a PAT test done […]
What does PAT testing involve
Portable Appliance Testing also known as PAT testing involves the thorough inspection of different types of electrical appliances. Each electrical appliance is placed through a series of tests including: earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Â These tests are conducted on electrical appliances that are in Class 1 which are classed as the most […]
How to PAT test a computer
PAT testing equipment like computers is important as they are usually a piece of equipment that are used regularly which means they are likely to become damaged quicker. A PAT test is an important series of tests to ensure that your electrical appliances are safe to use. Before a PAT test is carried out, it […]
PAT testing test
PAT testing involves a series of thorough tests carried out on electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. It is a legal obligation to have a PAT test carried out as it is your responsibility as an employer or landlord to maintain the safety of your equipment. The PAT test involves 4 […]
How often should you PAT test
A commonly asked question is how often should you PAT test your electrical appliances? It is required to be carried out by employers and landlords to ensure that the electrical appliances in their environments are safe to use. There is no strict requirement of how often you should PAT test, instead there are factors that […]
PAT testing guidelines
PAT testing is not a legal requirement. However, it is stated that businesses must maintain the safety of their electrical equipment. The easiest way to meet this legal obligation is to have a PAT test carried out. So, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the electrical appliances are safe to use. It is […]
How often should PAT testing be carried out
PAT testing also known as Portable Appliance Testing is the inspection of electrical appliances ensuring that they are safe to use. As there is no legal requirement of how often PAT testing should be carried out, it is usually a question that some are unsure about. So, in order to have rough idea of how […]