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  1. D

    PAT testing question

    Hey all So my boss has got me PAT testing for the firm now but ive a quick question - A few times when conducting tests on class one equipment ive noticed some slight arcing occur - does anyone else experience this and what is it as it shouldnt happen surely? Thanks D
  2. S

    Not an electrician but just joined and saying hi

    I've just signed up to the forum and popping over to say hi and introduce myself. I don't have an electrical background and I've recently started a new job in a growing business and am picking up Health & Safety stuff, so need to get my head around maintaining the company's electrical...
  3. V=IR

    Newbie PAT

    I just recieved my level 3 C&G certificate in December last year to carry out PAT testing, I am in the process of setting up a small business while I'm at college to earn some money. I have a website and all of the prices worked out etc...but the question that's bugging me is do I charge a call...
  4. sham

    Pat testing plug fuses

    Hello, I am new to PAT testing by myself as I just used to do it with an ex employer. We always changed the fuses of the plugs if they were overrated, mainly most had 13A fuses. Now I work for my-self I have carried out pat testing on new Items for a landlord, whether new items need pat testing...
  5. C

    Pat testing cable size

    Hi Guys I've just had a discussion with my boss about cable sizes when pat tesing 415v equipment. This is how i have been dealing with cable sizes. If i have an extension lead with 32A plugs and sockets on I always make sure it has a minimum of 4mm cable so that it is capable of carrying the...
  6. DC-backfrom the past

    what pat tester do use / recomend

    hi I've been given a maintenance contract for several premises. I have passed the city and guilds pat testing course, mainly for insurance purposes and to get this type of contract. as part of the contract they will purchase a pat tester to cover their premises. I haven't bought one as you will...
  7. MTS

    PAT earth bond lead

    Hi, can anyone advise please. I am making up a earth bond lead for a meteral PAT tester just purchased as did not come with one. Its the 3 pin XLR connector common on a lot of testers. My question is how is it wired? Can i use 3 core flex and solder one wire to each pin in the connector then...
  8. B

    seaward primestar 100 pat tester

    hi guys im wondering if any1 here has any experiance with the seaward pat tester? i have been using it for a few days and nor when it does either a class 1 or 2 test once in does the insulation resistance test (R iso) test it starts to test then comes up error, i have tired taking the batteries...
  9. R

    Im allowed to PAT Testing?

    I am allowed to pat testing? With pat testing certificates,17th editions,city and guild 2330 electrical installation and 2392 inspection and testing Im not jib electricians and have only jib auxiliary operative,labourer Im only pat testing the equipment we used on site which quite a lot some...
  10. Dozer 73

    Do you need to PAT test / test fixed appliances

    Been asked this question today by one of our engineers , do you need to pat test / test fixed appliances / equipment ( hand dryers , heaters etc ) My opinion Yes he thinks no Something we don’t really do but know we really should and keep records of these tests
  11. C

    to PAT or not to PAT

    Hello Guys PAT testing for me has always been a little chargeable favor for clients however i have just been offered a job which is more than i would like 1000+ items, I only want the job as it will lead to proper installation works later. I normally charge an hourly rate however i dont want...
  12. Donovan Vigus

    PAT Tester Recommendations

    Hello, I'm looking to buy an easy to use PAT tester. I am currently using the Seaward Primetest 350. The thing is you have to have software for this tester to download your test onto your PC. I know that the Primetest Apollo range is easier to use as there is no need for software. Any other...
  13. GMES

    Personalised pat labels

    Any reccomendations for online pat test labels, I only usually do regular customers as part of the overall service but my Biggest customer as asked me to start doing their stuff. I am looking at approx 3000 items every year and some twice a year so obviously I want to buy in bulk at the right...
  14. Chainhurstman

    Just taken the C&G 2377-22/32 examinations ...

    Took the C&G 2377-22/32 exams yesterday so as to feel confident in PA testing the electrical equipment in our hotel. Don't feel any more confident than I did pre-exam, but at least I now have the qualifications and the IET book for reference! As the IET book focusses so heavily on the...
  15. Dan

    Pat Testing - If there's no earth on the plug, is it a fail?

    Have an old record player that has come into the local charity shop and they want to know if it's worth just throwing. There's no plug on it, but there's only L + N anyway, no earth. I said it possibly wouldn't pass anyway without an earth and said I'd ask. They can bin it if it's going fail and...
  16. D

    For Sale For Sale. Megger Pat tester. DV\3 great condition

    Hi I've got a pat tester for sale, It's in great condition and great working order. Comes with all leads. Not sure if it's calibrated. Any questions just ask
  17. Coach

    Apprentice Pat Tester. Is This For Real.

    Saw this today in my area. Whatever next, Just a way to pay small wages. How can you be an apprentice Pat Tester when the C&G course is only a couple of days. An old school electrician. Apprentice Pat Tester Rpat 3 reviews - Preston £3.50 an hour - Apprenticeship Rpat is on the Look our for...
  18. F

    Understanding and Implementing PAT - Bradford

    Hi All, Seaward Electronics are running a free half day PAT Testing workshop in Bradford on Friday morning if anyone is interesting in attending. This workshop will give those attending an introduction to the subject of PAT. The workshop will look at the legal requirements and standard...
  19. S

    125a 3 phase pat test equipment

    im hoping someone here can help me, need to find out how to wire a 3 phase 125a connector to a normal 13 amp plug for use with a pat tester. my boss says you need to 'daisy chain' it, but he cant remember how its done. been trying to find a diagram on the internet but no luck as yet so thought...
  20. rolyberkin

    What is this all about?:-)

    Was at a live music venue on Saturday and found this in the dressing room! The cable disappeared into a foot hole in the stud wall where this could have been easily wired into the lighting circuit. I wanted to switch it off to see where it went........., we think it went out to the lighting...

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