How do you choose the right PAT Testing company? When you're on the hunt for any company to do a job for you, choosing who to use is a minefield. I know this, I have had to look for builders, plumbers, even barbers, but when there are so many options, who do you choose? Ok, you didn't fall for the barber did you? Check my profile photo... it's been a long time [...]
How to ensure electrical safety in your workplace Regular inspections of the mains wiring (ever 3-5 years in most work environments) also known as EICRs, and regular inspections and testing of the electrical equipment (as often as is required to minimise danger), aka PAT testing, will help you to maintain a safer workplace. If you're looking for information on EICR's, your in the wrong place - [...]
Why PAT Test? Electrical equipment that is purchased from a reputable supplier should be of a satisfactory safety standard, but it must be maintained to stay that way, so that it does not deteriorate so far that it puts users at risk. It is recognised that PAT Testing is the easiest and best way to check electrical equipment is safe, and the process that is followed to achieve this includes [...]
What are surge protectors for? A surge protector is an electrical appliance designed to protect electrical equipment from surges in power, or voltage spikes. A surge protectors tries to limit the voltage supplied to the appliance by either blocking or shorting to ground the unwanted voltage. Surges in power generally come from: Internal tripping events, such as lights being turned on and off A high in-rush of energy could generate [...]
