Posts Tagged "PAT"

Are there unexpected additional PAT costs?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The price we quote is inclusive of:

  • a comprehensive testing program
  • results and certificate in a bound folder and on a CD rom if required, and
  • all minor repairs and spares (including fuses and plugs etc)

We do not give a price and then add VAT after the job. The price we state is the price you pay.

For fixed price jobs the price we quote is based on an accurate number of tests given to us by the client. Should the number of tests exceed that which is quoted for, the price will rise accordingly.

How frequently must PAT testing be conducted?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

This depends on the type and location of equipment. We adhere to guidelines issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Is there a legal requirement to PAT test?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

There is no strict legal requirement. However, The Government has put in place regulations pertaining to Electrical maintenance. By far the most effective way to adhere to these regulations is to perform PAT testing.

The UK Health and Safety Executive and insurance companies will expect PAT testing to be performed to ensure compliance with regulations; those being:

What does the PAT testing process involve?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Firstly there s a visual inspection which checks for:

  • Damaged plugs, cables, and casing (cracks or burns);
  • Correct fuse ratings;
  • Plug wiring inspection.

Secondly the PAT machine checks for:

  • Earth continuity;
  • Insulation resistance;
  • Polarity and earth leakage.

What is PAT testing?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Portable Appliance Testing is a specialised sequence of tests designed to confirm the safety of an electrical appliance, which is vital if a business is to adhere to health and safety regulations.