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Generic PAT Testing Certificates and Forms - Download PAT Testing Certs
Hi all, anyone have a link for some generic PAT certificates I could download for my own use, thanks in advance, Si.
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Jan 13, 2009
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Mixing of circuit breakers
It's all coming out anyway so it's an acedemic question. Would a Bill consumer unit be comparable with Eaton breakers? An Eaton main switch and...
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PAT failing on every toaster?
Hi. As Maintenance Officer of a holiday complex, I have been issued a new Martindale HPAT 500 to do routine testing with. All seems OK except...
GallyMO
Mar 14, 2023
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every
pat
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Insulation resistance problems
During an insulation resistance test IR at an EICR I measured 0.0014 MegOhms from line to earth. When I disconnected the neutral from the neutral...
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R1 + R2 methods (r1 r2 link)
Hello, Hoping to get some advice on R1 + R2 radial testing and best practise. When doing R1 R2 instead of taking cables from mcbs/rcbos and the...
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Mar 14, 2023
methods
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Mar 22, 2023
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Zs of Lighting circuit via dimmer
I am doing some testing of new build flats, when the R1R2 was done , I had a reading of 0.9 ohms. However when I get the Zs once the dimmer has...
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Aug 23, 2011
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how to identify old cloth wrapped wires?
I'm working in an old house and the electrical is old cloth insulated wires. at each light box the cloth was just breaking away exposing bare wire...
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Feb 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023
James
Swa outer connected both ends
During an EICR I havr encountered swa feeding 1 lamppost not glanded at the post end, the feed is connected to the chassis of the 3 phase DB. I...
newfutile
Feb 17, 2023
connected
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PAT IR fail on old cooker with rods not cable
I am PAT testing a very old 2100W Belling tabletop cooker that the customer is keen to keep & paying me to repair. It fails a L-E or N-E IR test...
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Feb 14, 2023
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Test leads giving 0 ohms
Hi, My Kewtech KT63DL has just come back from its annual calibration without any issues, but Ive just taken it to site and attempted to do the...
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023
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primetest250+ seaward
Hi all what's the easiest or best way to log data? Either using a tablet or downloading to a computer. I have a written log at the moment Thanks
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Jan 5, 2023
saving
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What are the changes to PAT- new 5th Edition CoP
Hello, We have a load of PAT testing coming up,... unfortunately. I'm aware that we have now moved from the 4th Edition to the 5th Edition of...
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Sep 7, 2020
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Stage 2 insulation resistance test
I have installed a circuit for an oven and carried out all of the relevant testing so far. Apart from a neon on the double pole isolation switch...
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Dec 28, 2022
insulation resistance
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Insulation resistance for devices
I was checking the IR on a socket circuit and found 0.4M between neutral/earth. The reading came from a garage door motor that was plugged in...
Richard100762
Dec 21, 2022
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Does anyone use the UNI-T 528 test tool
I'm wondering if anyone has used this tool. First of all I'm an automotive electrician but my work sent me on a PAT testing course and we have a...
Desmond Downs
Dec 17, 2022
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RCD polarity testing
Hi, I've recently done a PAT course after the large company I work at discovered we have a Deltapat 3309 kit tucked away. I'm actually an...
Desmond Downs
Dec 6, 2022
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Dec 16, 2022
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Megger PAT4 3DV instructions for use
Good day. I am looking for someone who can walk us through using an old Megger PAT4 DV3 machine. We are PAT awareness trained and had a machine...
Keith F
Dec 5, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
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PAT Testing an Old Chandelier
Hello, I am currently learning and have come across PAT testing an old chandelier. On modern lamps I would use the plug and probe on the...
sillyphilly
Nov 29, 2022
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Nov 29, 2022
Lucien Nunes
Portable device safety test question
I have built a portable lighting game, and need advice on what safety testing would be needed for it to be used legally by private clients. In...
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Nov 13, 2022
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PAT testing prices and companies
Hi all, What prices are normal to charge per item in Ireland? And, which companies are the largest within PAT testing in Ireland? Thanks!
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Nov 9, 2022
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Info on the PAT-testing market in the UK
Hi, I'm trying to get an overview of the UK PAT-testing ( In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) market and I'd be very...
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Nov 8, 2022
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PAT test white goods?
I have recently been asked about some PAT testing work undertaken in a local church hall. The PAT tester did not test the free standing under...
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Feb 17, 2022
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How GasSafe men test electrical
How GasSafe men test electricals:
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Oct 24, 2020
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Type of earthing system
This states a SNE system, do I list this as a TN-S system. The heads look the same as the PME types. Our NICEIC area engineer was also not...
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Oct 12, 2022
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TV class for testing
Sorry if this thread is in the wrong section, I was always led to believe that a TV was class 1 for PAT testing, however the TV has a metal earth...
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Oct 7, 2022
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Oct 7, 2022
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PAT Testing 3 phase to 13amp adapter leads
Hi Hope anyone can help Can someone give me advice on how to connect up a 3 phase to 13amp adaptor lead for carrying out PAT testing on 3...
Buzz1980
Sep 25, 2022
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GN3 formula confusion...mistake?
For continuity of ring final conductors it says we can use the r1 to check the expected result for r2, and gives the following formula to use: r2...
swaRRR
Sep 10, 2022
confusion
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Sep 10, 2022
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Best practice guide 4 update
I have emailed electrical safety first regarding the BPG4 update : i have just received the reply Hi, It should be published in the next...
newfutile
Aug 31, 2022
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Calibration Regulations
Hi all....for fixed wiring testing, does the test equipment (Fluke and Megger in this case) have to have a calibration certificate from an...
Hopscott
Aug 17, 2022
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Aug 18, 2022
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How to properly do an RCD time trip test
I've seen several videos on these, half of them show an MCB in the 'on' position protected by an RCD also in the 'on' position, earth lead on the...
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Aug 16, 2022
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rcd
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1970’s semi. Bathroom regs at the time.
I’m not doing an EICR or anything… just curious. Was doing some work in my parents house, and I was remembering how it was back when I was a...
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Aug 16, 2022
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RCD Test of SWA Cable
Having a bit of a brain freeze moment. I have a 2-core SWA cable running to an outbuilding. The sheath is used to earth this cable back to the...
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Jul 14, 2022
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how to successfully approach manufacturer for information
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extension leads - earth leakage
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Jun 10, 2022
earth leakage
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how to clear the Memory, Robin SmartPAT 5000
Hi I have a Robin SmartPAT 5000, I need to clear all the memory !, does anyone know how to do that ?. cheers Spike
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May 26, 2022
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Appliance Test Forms ( Domestic Use)
Hi I am going to do some Appliance testing for a Charity shop, could anyone comment on it please, been out of the game for awhile ow, just had my...
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cross wired sealed plug
I tested an IEC lead that was crossed L--N . Both ends were sealed, so I cut the cable & the plug was cross wired. I am posting this because...
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May 12, 2022
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Fluke 1653 fuse
I have a fluke 1653 which gives me a fuse error, but only when voltage is present. Done some research but not found anyone with the same issue...
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Prospective fault current testing
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current
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Seaward Nova PAT Tester
Yay I am so happy I have finally fixed my Nova pat tester it failed with the error message of ( Internal Relay Fault ) well after some head...
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Patting a fridge: look what I found
I hope you will enjoy the attached photo
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Apr 1, 2022
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