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I've got my pat testing cert 2377, Not acutally done a job in pat testing as of yet, because I'm consentrating on my electric side of...
Hi all, I have been asked to Pat Test some equipment for an Event Planner, poss new client
she has loads of extension leads and a few other bits...
Was just wondering what people charge for pat testing and how they apply the charges.
Most companies I do work for expect 3 stickers on a laptop...
Good afternoon PAT testers.
Forgive the blatant advertising post but I think this may be of interest to some of you.
I have developed an...
Hi chaps,
Been working with a production company and we're prepping sound and AV kit for a big job in Germany. The client is very fussy about...
Hi Folks,
This is my first post so I hope I am using the correct forum.
I have a Newworld gas cooker. It has a 3 amp supply for a press and...
I am booked on a day course as it is a clincher for a nice warm 3 month winter job. What should I expect? Is it easy? Should I do any prep in...
This sub-forum seems to have gone very quiet since the last post over a week ago - is everybody too busy studying the new 4th edition of the...
Hi people, Hope someone can give a bit of advice.
I have been doing some pat testing for a residential for a few years now. They have adjustable...
Hi All
I have recently qualified as a PAT tester, for doing in house stuff for a building company.
Does anyone know how to PAT test a cement...
Can anyone tell me a PRACTICAL reason for installing RCD plugs to class 2 site equipment, and how do i PAT test the actual appliance without...
Does anyone know where i can get download software for the Ethos 9300?
Have just emailed the manufacturer for a price but wondered if anyone else...
After the the 4th Edition amendments, am I correct in thinking building site 110v kit are still PAT tested every 3 months and we therefore need to...
Hi all, still training so please forgive my very simple question. Why is it ok to test an appliance at 500vdc when PAT testing but great care...
Hi Guys, I am taking the first steps in going down the self employed route,and have been offered work by a friend doing PAT testing.I...
There seem to be so many differnces of opinion on exactly how the PSU should be tested (if at all). Could any experienced PAT testers please...
Moaning about these companies who charge 59 pence and so on for pat testing,something has to be done now.They need to be reported to rogue...
Iv got the Seaward Europa Plus pat tester and the Seaward Patslite software to download the results to my laptop. I want to know how to put all...
I was trained as a PAT tester for a charity shop - for testing donated items. They use an external contractor for testing items used on the...
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...
OK, we all have said a lot about this. Having met one recently I asked what his take home pay is. He gets a basic of £1000 and 20p for each test...
Hi,
I am going to some PAT test. In the book it says if equipment is permanentlyconnected to a flex outlet, an insulation/continuity test should...
I've seen many cheap(£1.49) 4 way 0.5 metre extensions on sale in Asda and Morrisons. I seem to remember from somewhere that an extension lead has...
Hello all, I’ve been asked a question which is puzzling afew people, so I’m trying to get a definitive answer.
An organisation who I do some...
I've never done pat testing and always told customers that I don't offer the service. But just reacently I've had a lot of people asking if I...
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I have recently started a PAT testing company, and from time to time i come across Fixed/wired in appliances. The only way i seem to...
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After a bit of help here, have been asked by a friend to go PAT all their company computers/printers etc and wondered if anyone has a...
Hi
If you go behind another electrician who has failed an EICR on something minor, like a couple of broken pendants or something, you carry out...
I have an SWA cable running from the CU to the garden that the previous owners had fitted, but no longer worked when I moved in a few years ago...
hi today for the first time ever whilst pat testing a factory I have come across a piece of equipment with a 415v 3 phase 125 amp socket on it...
RCD test failing on a single outdoor double socket radial circuit (55.8ms on X5). All other tests ok (IR, R1+R2, ZS). Functional test of RCBO ok...
Hi guys.
I've been trying to organise abit of pat testing with a customer, and he's asked if I can show him a risk assessment, method statement...
Hi Can anybody recommend a good pat tester to buy
Thanks
Newbie Testing Question:
I am getting a very low IR reading between L&N on a kitchen ring (0.01M). The ring was working fine with no tripping...
Hi Everyone,
I've been running my own business for a few months and everything is going well. i had an enquiry by a local college to do some PAT...
Doing a pat test this week I came across several duraplug 4 way leads..(the 4 socket bar type)..not new but not all that old. It was possible...
Unlike the Guild of pat testers this looks like it could be the real deal
PAT Testing News Round-Up Issue 1 - The Latest PAT Testing News from...
To this pat testing game how can you possibly test 200 300 4000 a day,these companies need reporting and the nic should be looking into this its...
Hi All
This is my first post, names Mickmac, got a few questions to ask regarding PAT testing. The IEE code of practice states the following...
anyone else suddenly business dried up?
anyone had a good master pan to drum up more business ?:(
Hi Guys,
Has anyone come across this SMPS from RS, 445-107.
Blurb says its class 1, because it has an earth pin.
I cannot get a circuit from...
Fairly new to PAT Testing. Been qualified for a while but not done any!
Been asked to carry out all the PAT testing in the office of our company...
Hi Guys,
Can anyone point me to a copy of 'equipment formal visual and combined inspection and test record', as shown in the new 4th edition...
as title, I have a lot of car chargers to test. They are plugged into a socket via standard 13a plug, then goes into the charging unit, from...
Hello,
im using this tester at work, and im testing a medical fridge that i have modified (in accordance to local procedures) its been a while...
Hi,
I am looking to change my PAT test machine as after a few months of use have found another which I find more suitable for my needs.
However...
I'm in with a shout of a big pat contract (invited to tender) I've done some electrics minor works before these past few months for them (less...
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Been asked to do some work at the local pub, they require some PAT testing + emergency lighting adding to an existing circuit. I am an...
Hi there was wondering if a PAT with barcode scanner is any use on items that already have barcodes.
Does it depend on what tester was used in...
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