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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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Hi, I perform annual PAT checks for my company (office and workshop). The Apollo 400 machine we use has recently gone for calibration and service...
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What is best practice when unable to access a plug on a class 1 appliance. Specifically a washing machine in this instance. There is also no...
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I've written a small program to download the data from the Supernova in any of it's downloadable formats (PATS+, Certificate, Summary and SSS)...
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I'm planning a little project so that we can access all our PAT records online and create PDF files for the info/certificates. If any of us are...
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Hi Testing earth resistance for a 13A IEC lead. Is tha pass limit still 0.1Ohm + the resistance of the conductor? thanks
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Hi, I'm a little confused confused is someone can shine some light on the amendment 2 way of doing IR. I know you have to do one 1st fix at 500V...
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Hi all! I am looking to sell some used electrical items (eBay), and am considering (unlike the vast majority of eBay business sellers) testing...
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Hi all, Just looking at starting some testing since newly qualified, don't know if this is a stupid question or not. Is there an allowed...
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Hi, Wonder if anyone can advise please. My Father is thinking of setting up a business to sell 2nd hand mobility scooters to sell in a shop...
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Folks, Is there any hard or fast rule on what should be on a plug/fused outlet. I am aware portable equipment - plug 😂. I recently did a PAT and...
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Can I ask is there separate regs regarding cable reels. Have a 25m new reel which Meggar 100 will not pass. 0.5 ohms. Max 0.19. Any help be...
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For example the house today had two lighting T&E in the same MCB. I know it's fine, but as I test both 'radials' where and how do we enter them on...
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So I’m an apprentice and I’m just trying to get a better understanding of the science behind this because the electricians who have said it have...
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Hello everyone, I saw in the hospital every circuit has 2 separate cpc, same size, sometimes different. I'm wondering. How we can do the dead...
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Hi Can anyone clear up or explain in a bit more detail what could potentially be causing the results I have. I have just tested a 32a ring main...
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Today I had to PAT a microwave oven. All seems well, except it is wired in thin-looking cable: cable: 5.5 mm dia N wire with insulation 1.8 Bare...
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Hi guys and gals, I have a question about the leads to computers (commonly known as kettle leads). I am new to PAT testing so please bear with...
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Hi Im an apprentice and just wanted to clarify domestic style wiring since i work industrial and don't deal with conventional wiring. in college...
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After fixing a few CPC related issues on a ring final I got the following results L-L = 0.47 N-N = 0.47 CPC-CPC = 0.69 R1+R2 Tested at 0.31...
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Hi guys I have been instructed to carry out leakage testing on the 3 microwave we have on site as I am the only person on site with 2377 but I'm...
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Performing the PAT inspection on some science equipment and I have found some items that were passed by the previous company that performed it...
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I am a new PAT tester for a school, and I am stuck testing a plasma globe. It has a two core wire going to it, but no class 2 mark on the...
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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...
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Hi All I’ve come across this heater Ariston Andris Lux Undersink Water Heater 2kW 10Ltr - Screwfix -...
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This kettle is a Breville model VKJ367. This is one of these fancy kettles for hot drinks. Instead of tipping it & pouring out, it dribbles...
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any one can help how to use Metrotest MPAT15 very much appreciated
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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