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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.
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...
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...
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)...
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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Testing earth resistance for a 13A IEC lead. Is tha pass limit still 0.1Ohm + the resistance of the conductor?
thanks
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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I am looking to sell some used electrical items (eBay), and am considering (unlike the vast majority of eBay business sellers) testing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
Performing the PAT inspection on some science equipment and I have found some items that were passed by the previous company that performed it...
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...
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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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...
any one can help how to use Metrotest MPAT15 very much appreciated
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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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