Electrical testing service
I was in need of an electrical testing service to have my electrical appliances in my home tested. I came across the PAT testing association, where I had an appointment set up for a PAT tester to visit my home. My home contains appliances such as a: washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, laptop, desktop computer, […]
PAT electric
Portable Appliance Testing which is also known as PAT testing, is the thorough inspection of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. A full PAT test involves a visual inspection first to identify any risks, followed by an earth continuity test, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Once each appliance is PAT […]
Does new equipment need PAT testing
A question frequently asked is should you pat test new equipment? It is not necessary to have a full PAT test carried out; however, a quick visual check is recommended to make sure that the appliance is not damaged. If it is then we would recommend that you have a PAT test just ensure that […]
PAT testing what is it
PAT testing? What is it? A PAT test is the inspection of electrical appliances to see if they are safe to use. It is carried out by someone who has the required electrical training and knows to handle the equipment and how to use it effectively. The PAT tester will test each electrical appliance individually […]
Whats a PAT test
Portable Appliance Testing also known as a PAT test is the inspection of electrical appliances. This includes a visual inspection to see any signs of any damage and then a through series of tests. These tests include earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. Each electrical appliance that is checked is given a sticker […]
PAT testing stand for
What does PAT stand for? Portable Appliance Testing. What is it? A PAT test is the examination of your electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use by those in the working environments and homes. This can be done by a visual inspection however some defects are only internal which is what the […]
What should be PAT tested
There are different types of electrical appliances that should be PAT tested. These electrical appliances are divided into 3 different electrical ‘classes’ with Class 1 being the most dangerous and needing a full PAT test carried out, Class 2 only needing a PAT insulation test and Class 3 not needing a PAT test at all. […]
PAT testing in schools
PAT testing in schools are important as electrical appliances are constantly in use by staff and students. PAT testing in schools is very much like testing in offices as they have similar appliances such as desktop computers, printers and communication equipment. However, when carrying out a PAT test it has to be during a holiday […]
What is portable appliance testing
Portable Appliance Testing is the testing of electrical equipment to ensure that they are safe to use. This is done by conducting a series of thorough tests as well as a visual inspection of any damage immediately present. The PAT test can identify any internal damages in an electrical appliance which can help avoid any […]
Pass PAT testing
PAT testing involves the inspection of electrical equipment ensuring that it is safe to use. This involves a number of tests including the earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks. If the electrical appliances pass the various thorough tests then a certificate is issued to you to keep as evidence. However, not all appliances […]