What are surge protectors for?

Surge protectors are designed to protect electrical equipment from voltage surges, and they should be used to protect important equipment

By Richard Ayre|2021-09-04T18:10:52+00:00April 5th, 2020|FAQs|

About the Author: Richard Ayre

Richard Ayre is an experienced PAT testing engineer with many years experience and the Managing Director of DRA PAT Testing Limited based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Richard is also the Operations Director for the UK's Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association.

DRA PAT Testing Ltd

5.0

Based on 328 reviews

Richard Smith

1713788778

Outstanding service from Richard and the team. Thoroughly professional service at a very reasonable price. I can’t recommend these guy’s enough 👍

Summerhill Pavilion and Gardens.

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DRA PAT Testing always provide an efficient and professional service. Jane did a thorough job in no time at all. Thank you!

Manager Acorns Project

1713436785

We have just switched to DRA PAT Testing and they were friendly, efficient and got through our tests in no time at all, replacing plugs and suggesting changes. We're really impressed and we'll definitely use again next year!

Joanne Knight

1713195795

Extremely happy with Jane today from DRA PAT Testing, very professional and friendly with everyone, she did a great job whilst we were still able to do ours, very little disruption, would recommend.

Colin Dobson

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Rob Kyle and Craig fantastic service would recommend to anyone who needs pat testing

Iain McGeary

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Great service. Rob was a pleasure to have in the office, and was very efficient. Highly recommend. 8 Ball Direct team

jULIE cURRY

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Great service, price and speed of testing from DRA, they continue to be the best in all they do.

Richard Cozens

1710771276

Back for another year and DRA continue to be extremely professional and efficient for our PAT testing. DRA are happy to facilitate the flexibility of service required for a busy vet practice and their engineers are both courteous and friendly. We would gladly recommend.

Mark Aberdeen

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Great service, arrived on time, carried out work with out interruptionWould highly recommend

Emma Mcgrory

1710766122

quick, efficient, effective and worked completely around us.Thank you so much

jacqueline clark

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Quick and Efficient service

Claire Thornton

1708429510

Absolutely fantastic! I cannot recommend this company highly enough.This was the first time I had used DRA and I was so impressed with the service our company received. The testing itself was completed quickly, efficiently and most importantly thoroughly, despite having 40 staff in on the day. The whole process was made so easy. The report and certification came through just a couple of days later. I will without doubt be using DRA next year for our PAT testing.

Joanne Ruddick

1707904038

Great service very professional completed with no problems used this company for a few years now never had a problem would definitely recommend

Dawn O'Neill

1707134099

Jane is very friendly and efficient. Always use this company every year 5 stars every time

Jamie Middleton

1706711989

Prompt and efficient service with solid communication throughout. Rob has attended our site for years now and has always been accommodating to our needs. Thanks again Rob!

James Dos Santos

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Hi I have no problem at all with this company, they are very professional I would recommend to anyone, I will be using them again.

Glen Colledge

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We found DRA to carry out PAT testing on our equipment. Good communication throughout, and Jane who came out to do the testing was really helpful in explaining everything and offered good tips

Sharne Leslie

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Vert quick and efficient. Nice and helpful

Em Limited

1704464477

Testing was carried with great care by Jane today (05/01/24) arrived on time, worked around our production dept and offices, with no disruption at all to our daily business. Offered advice and was very friendly and efficient, would definitely recommend.

Gillian Barras

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Had Rob return for our second time using DRA for our PAT testing.Very professional service and happy to continue using this company.Turned up on time and worked in testing around our production schedule

Carolyn Dickinson

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Would recommend this company, fast efficient service and they kept us updated from initial enquiry through to completion of testing.

Shield Pro Wrestling

1700671142

Great work. Needed things done for a deadline and managed to fit me in and work around me.Easy to talk to. Open to my million questions.Would highly recommend!

Arbor Division

1700669869

Excellent, efficient service. Engineer (Richard) arrived on time meaning the tests were completed with no disruption to our day. No hesitation in recommending DRA, very happy with the service 😊

Peter Robson

1700559776

Easy to book the testing. Kyle arrived at the appointed time at my property in Sunderland and carried out the testing very methodically. Report and certification supplied quickly. Very happy with the service, communications and pricing. Highly recommended.

Michael Wharton

1700048461

Excellent speedy service at a competitive price. Engineer turned up at appointed time, huge bonus from this firm. Will definitely use again.

David Hill

1699878984

Came when they said they would; did testing and repairs professionally; very obliging and helpful; good value too

Nile Warde

1698409644

Great work done very efficiently.

Lynda Cooper

1697886884

DRA PAT Testing have carried out our annual testing for a few years and we always find them very professional and friendly. Their communication is excellent and always on time and issuing the report very quickly. They always send a reminder each year near the renewal time which is very useful. We Would continue using them and recommend.1

Louise Appleby

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We've used this company for years, they're friendly, really reliable and a competitive price. Definitely recommend them.

Michelle Lee

1697446868

First time using DRA PAT testing but can highly recommend, the service was excellent and the guys arrived in the office and efficiently carried out all the testing with minimal disruption, will definitely use again

Ashleigh Griffiths

1696256636

DRA was recommended to us and from the initial arranging the PAT Testing to the PAT Testing being carry out was straight forward. Jane carried out the testing, she was polite, answered any questions and just got on with the job without any interruptions you wouldn’t even know she was there. Would highly recommend.

Tina Ashcroft

1695390630

PAT testing of electrical items for uni student. Great service, prompt, efficient and friendly, made time for a small job. Would recommend 100%

Mark Faetz

1695164711

First time using DRA and won’t be the last! The whole process was made so simple and any necessary repairs carried out there and then. Jane carried out our testing and she’s a credit to her team she just got on with it without any interruptions you wouldn’t even know she was there. Would highly recommend

Molly Hogg

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Very quick and reliable. Came out to PAT test my home office equipment. Many thanks.

Charlotte Parkin

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Jane and Richard provided PAT testing. They were friendly, professional and helpful. I’ll be using them again.

Andrew Cumiskey

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Excellent service, professional, on time and easy to book.

Alison Donkin

1692282208

Kyle arrived on time and was friendly, helpful and efficient. We had 42 items that required testing. The process of arranging the inspection was easy and everone in the team whom we dealt with were courteous and efficient, fitting in to our schedule. Would recommend

Terry Garnish

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Very friendly & on time good prices I highly recommend….

Jill Weatherburn

1691152408

This is the third year that DRA Pat Testing have checked my appliances and it was great to meet Jane this time who was friendly, efficient and punctual. I really appreciate the timely reminder to book the next appointment. Thanks, see you next year!

Newcastle Stand

1690289098

DRA PAT Testing have been carrying out our pat testing the last couple of years and we couldn't be happier with their services! Friendly while professional, great communication, worked around our schedule, report issued promptly. Their reminders have been very useful too! Would definitely recommend.

Alan Scott

1690182744

Top service as always. I wouldn't use anyone else. The guys are happy to work around out times so the class isn't disturbed. See you next year!

Keith Jewitt

1690026183

Received a great service from DRA, professional & happy to work around our business needs. Would definitely recommend & use again.

Dr Jake Hutchinson

1689877464

Absolutely fantastic service; very prompt, and a lovely team of engineers. Will definitely make this our yearly go-to company for PAT testing. Cheers team!

Pat Barraclough

1689870553

Visited by the Lads to do our PAT Testing, very relaxed, chatty and knowledgeable. Good Job by DRA , very happy with the service 😃

Solar Solve Marine Ltd

1689836993

Jane came out and did our Pat Testing, she was friendly and very professional. Report was issued promptly.She also worked around our workload which was greatly appreciated.Great service - thanks again!

Nicola Bath

1689792597

Great service by DRA Pat Testing, super professional response to my enquiry and Jane did a fab job for us testing our equipment and getting us fully compliant again. Will use again and would recommend.

David Byrne

1688736481

Very punctual and also very efficient. Jane was keen to be sure she had seen everything that needed testing and was in every way professional. Well done! We will certainly use your company again.

Claire Wilkinson

1687174240

Excellent communication, DRA were flexible enough to fit in with our business operating hours and what rooms were available when. Thorough and efficient testing, our certificate arrived promptly. Highly recommended.

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