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What is PAT Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an important part of a company's or individual's responsibility to health and safety. This is done using a series of specialised testing procedures on your portable appliances.
What types of appliances need testing?
In a nut shell, any type of equipment, which is powered by electricity.
The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment states that this Code of Practice covers:
What does a PAT test consist of?
To start with a visual inspection, checking for:
Are there any additional costs?
No. Minor repairs to appliances and the supply and/or fitting of materials e.g. new plugs, correctly rated fuse, rewiring plug top etc are all free and part of our service.
How much will it cost?
We have a minimum charge which includes the first ten pieces of equipment, and then a cost per test. For a free, no obligation quote, call us now on 01252 621651 or fill in the form below and we will get in touch with you.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an important part of a company's or individual's responsibility to health and safety. This is done using a series of specialised testing procedures on your portable appliances.
What types of appliances need testing?
In a nut shell, any type of equipment, which is powered by electricity.
The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment states that this Code of Practice covers:
- Portable Appliances:
- Movable Equipment (sometimes called Transportable):
- Hand-held Appliances:
- Stationary Equipment or Appliances:
- Fixed Equipment/Appliances:
- Appliances/Equipment for Building in:
- Information Technology Equipment (Business Equipment):
- Extension Leads:
What does a PAT test consist of?
To start with a visual inspection, checking for:
- Damaged flexes
- Damaged plugs and equipment (overheating, burn marks, discolouration)
- Correctly wired plugs
- Correctly rated fuse
- Earth continuity testing
- Insulation resistance
- Polarity test
- Earth leakage test
Are there any additional costs?
No. Minor repairs to appliances and the supply and/or fitting of materials e.g. new plugs, correctly rated fuse, rewiring plug top etc are all free and part of our service.
How much will it cost?
We have a minimum charge which includes the first ten pieces of equipment, and then a cost per test. For a free, no obligation quote, call us now on 01252 621651 or fill in the form below and we will get in touch with you.