When you get PAT testing quotes you're going to come across many companies wanting to charge you for socket checks... Some national firms charge as much as £39.99 to look at your sockets, no different to how you do, and tell you that they're all fine or one has a crack - you don't need to pay for that. Checking sockets is not a formal part of PAT testing, but is part of [...]
User Checks What are User Checks? We're all responsible for our own health and safety, so it is essential before starting to use an electrical appliance you do your own User Checks. But what is a user check? It is a simple check of the appliance to make sure it looks safe to use.. Does the cable have any cuts? Is the plug in tact? Does anything look wrong? [...]
PAT Testing for Charity Shops What Charity Shops have to do when selling second hand electrical equipment Make sure appliances are safe If you are selling electrical goods in charity shops you need to make sure the appliance works, and is safe to use, before you sell it. It seems so obvious to us, and you probably, but you'll be surprised how many charity shops sell junk [...]
