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 [...]

What is "PAT" - What does "PAT" stand for? 'PAT' is an acronym abbreviation shorthand or slang term that stands for 'Portable Appliance Testing' PAT is a process of inspecting and testing portable electrical appliances; a portable appliance is any electrical appliance that is powered from a plug and socket outlet.  The PAT process involves visually inspecting an appliance, and carrying out a sequence of PAT tests using a test machine. You can [...]

YOU are You, as an employer or duty holder are responsible for ensuring Portable Appliance Testing is carried out correctly, and at the correct intervals. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) ...requires every employer to ensure that work equipment is suitable for the purpose for which it is provided and only used in the environment and under the provisions for which it is provided. It also requires every employer to ensure [...]

The video below shows you how to PAT Test a kettle. Note: we are not a training company and this information should not be used to learn or for educational purposes Class 1 Kettle PAT Testing A Kettle is a class 1 item, not only that but it is two separate items due to it's detachable base or lead. The kettle relies on an earth connection for safety; the PAT machine checks that connection is [...]