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I think the Electrician i am training with is being a bit funny. I was asked to Pat test a computer room. All the computers was plugged into four...
Would very much appreciate some feedback from experienced PAT testers on this topic. It has been raised previously but I don’t believe it’s been...
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all you bright sparks out there in Sparky land
I did my 2377 200 yesterday and meant to ask a question which I forgot to do.
How do...
was thinking about setting up my own little pat testing business as work is getting slower and slower but don't really know too much about it. Ive...
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what is the going rate for Portable appliance testing please?
thanks!
BFE Electrical Testing Ltd.
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Just wondering if anyone has any feedback positive or negative about this firm ?
Are...
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Looking to start out in PAT and make at least some use of recent qualifications. I know it's difficult to find suitable work (where...
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Any one own a label printer for the megger pat 420(or the brother version that has not been rebranded!!)
Mine seems to be wasting a lot of...
I was asked in my previous employment to carry out a pat test on a few 100 items. I notice often that items will fail on Continuity and Insulation...
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I've had a browse on this forum already to get a feel for the place and I think it's...
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Hi all - new to the forum. Just got a Seaward PAT1000S but having problems downloading any test data to my laptop.
When sending data from the...
hi everyone
i have to pat test some disco equipment tomorrow, amps lighting etc. any general advice or things to look for on this type of stuff ...
Hope I'm in the right bit for this question
Just recently acquired a Megger PAT3 Tester which will be used for 110v leads / tools etc at work...
On a recent EICR i have ring final circuits (sockets) on type C 32 amp rcbo
Some of my ZS reading exceed maximum ZS (0.55 OSG) ie:0.65 ohms .
On...
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Shall i test the storage heater for PAT? it is plastic cover and i assume it is class 2.
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In the COP is recommends the max length of a (13amp) 1.5mm lead is 15m & 2.5mm lead is 25m without RCD protection ,
this is not based on volt...
On My rented property >
Simple info
1. 9 way split circuit board .Twin RCD etc .
2. 2 x bedrooms . living room, hall and kitchen
total time in...
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A friend of mine wants me to help him out renewing/converting trailers and horse boxes to be used for catering of film sets or in the...
Hi does anyone know of any companies that have a PAT testing DVD
The reason I ask is I am having to turn down work as I am being asked to do a...
I PAT tested a Hotpoint Iced Diamond fridge freezer RFAA52. The CE plate on the back said 150W but the moulded plug said 13Amp. I looked up the...
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I asked a similar question but didnt really get the answer i needed.
I understand that applicances <50V AC dont need testing.
Does...
Hi am currently employed as testing and inspection on a industrial site just wondered if you could give me some advise
What it is I got a 110 kw...
Once asked if a normal Multi Meter could do most of what a PAT tester could (ie saver £££ £350 for the machine an £75 for it to be tested) <Shows...
Hello,
i have recently brought a seaward primetest 100. I am planning to pat test self emplyed but have realised that this pat tester does not...
Hi all,
I was testing a domestic premises In Ireland during the week for Continuity, pre-connection.
usong the Fluke 1663 megger, I had a small...
Hi, I have 2391 , and 17 th edition .. do I still need the pat testing qualification . I have over 20 years experience in electronics , and hnc...
Can anybody please help me as im one who does try to do the job correctly, but im unable to find the correct answers anywhere.
The issue is this...
Hi,
In the office we currently have a SmartPAT5000. It used to have additionally programmed auto tests for different lengths of 110v leads, but...
Hi everyone,
i was wandering do you have to use a certain type of PAT testing sticker for an appliance or can you design your own company...
This is maybe not strictly a PAT testing question but you PAT testers might be able to help. I am renovating a set of electric cookers and start...
Just started PAT Testing and have been out to my first pitch. I was able to see what items had been tested and whether it was a visual or combined...
How would you code this?
A 8kw shower (so pulling ~37A) is protected by a B32 breaker. 6mm² cable rated at 47A, ref method C
(Actually, that...
Evening all; I have just completed the C&G 2377 PAT test exam and now getting to grips with testing in the real world. The IET code of practice...
Hi, so I started a pat testing job in a big factor a couple of days ago, an I raised a question to my boss about if 3 phase equipment will be...
I'm taking C&G 2377 22 next year probably around May ish My hunch is that asking some qualified electricians a few somewhat daft questions...
Hi, quick question before I start ripping a customers Consumer Board apart.
Called out to a simple job of installing electric supply to a summer...
I've been asked a lot recently about testing 110V appliances, and the best PAT Testers to use. Most people seem to be using a battery powered...
Evening all,
This has probably been answered somewhere here, but in case it hasn't... I have a Fluke 6500-2 and had trouble testing SPD extension...
again would sincerely appreciate a bitof help
have a client who wants a mix of stuff doing all in small numbers not really my normal work but...
Hi chaps,
Anyone have any ideas on the differences between these seaward testers???
From what I can see seaward have produced theses testers...
Had a customer ring me today asking if I could do some pat testing for 6 items... No problem, yeah I responded....
Can you back date the...
I am about to sit a PAT testing course in September, is there any think i need to learn to help me on my way?
When i pass what would be the best...
Hi,
Had this barking mad fault twice now. Using a Fluke 6500 I started an auto test on a desktop computer. Lead passed no problem, plugged in to...
Evening, this may sound stupid to the hardcore pat testers, but do you need a proper pat tester or can i use a 17th multi function tester? thanks guys
I was thinking of doing one of them home study PAT testing courses because i cant find a college that does one in london, has anyone done one ?
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