What is PAT testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT), formally referred to in standards as in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, is a process used to verify that electrical equipment remains safe to use throughout its working life. The process typically involves a combination of visual inspection and, where appropriate, Read more…
Beginner Setup Guide This guide sets out a recommended minimum starting toolkit for PAT testing, based directly on the equipment used and discussed during PAT testing training. It is not a fixed or exhaustive list. As testers gain experience, their toolkits naturally develop depending on: The environments they work in Read more…
PAT testing isn’t just for workplaces. Holiday lets, rentals, HMOs, care homes and hotels all carry legal duties — here’s how testing fits in.
The main difference between Class I and Class II electrical appliances is how they are designed to protect users from electric shock. Class I Appliances: Protection Method: Basic insulation plus an earth (ground) connection. Key Feature: Has a metal case or parts that can conduct electricity, which are connected to Read more…
