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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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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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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 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, 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...
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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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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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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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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...
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hi, new to this forum and still training. During testing for prospective fault current at the point I get a bad reading, what ever that may...
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Hello all. Quick question, how many items are you expected to test per hour? (Properly not lick and stick) Had a moaning at today for being to...
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As (I believe) PAT testing includes fixed equipment connected to the electrical installation by an FCU (eg hand driers, built in ovens etc.) I...
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One of my jobs is to PAT electrical goods for a local charity. Recently we have been given some touch lights. On all of these, the switch...
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Regarding 3 phase IR tests for initial verification, I'm wondering how people actually do it efficiently. GN3 says to IR test between all phase...
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Anybody a member of PATTA the PAT association. Worth joining?
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Can anybody give me the definitive answer to the question of why on TNCS earring arrangement when testing Pefc and Pssc sometimes the values are...
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Does anyone perform a prospective short circuit and, where no RCD / RCCBO, a prospective Fault Current test on the end of circuits on inspection...
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Somebody has told me that the PAT regulations for leakage current are relaxed for washing machines, tumble driers etc? Please is this correct...
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Hi, I am using my Metrel MI 3152 xc Eurotest MFT along with the Kewtech PAT adaptor plug and even after nulling the leads I am getting higher than...
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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...
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Hi all, I've never posted in any sort of forum before, but this time... I cannot find answers anywhere. I need to know if items that are in...
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Hi all, new to this forum and could do with some advice re Pat Testing. As the new law relating to EICR's to the private rented sector is coming...
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I came across a type of water heater that I haven't seen before. It has a 3 core flex attached and fits into the sink where an ordinary tap would...
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Hi i been looking at starting a pat test business, there is a course i can do that follows the iet 4th edition and certificate test at completion...
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We have some 32A extension leads that range from 5m to 20m, I'm struggling to find what the acceptable values are for the resistence test. The PAT...
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I bought a leakage detector which says "must not exceed 5 mw/sq cm " Please: how far away should you be holding the meter? One oven failed. The...
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Hi all, This has got me stumped as it's the first time in 8 years this has happened. I undertook a 250v test on a brand new recently purchased...
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I've got to test a bunch of temporary electrical distribution boxes (see photo example) for an events company I work with. I've done this many...
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Hi all Does anyone know of any software to download the results without all the bells and the annual cost of the PatGuard 3. We seldom do pat...
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When PAT testing is it necessary to carry out insulation resistance or load/leakage on a Class II (Dummy earth pin) transformer PSU type plugtop...
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Good morning all, I'm new to this forum and just wanted some advice please. I've got this electrical ball pump that PE use which is a class 2...
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Plumber changes boiler and RCD main switch starts tripping at various times when its firing up or soon after. (I was there doing other work). I...
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This has no manufacturer's name, no rating plate and no CE mark. Please does this mean I must fail it, although the PAT meter says "pass"? I have...
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Hi folks, I'm carrying out an EICR on a 3-Ph board which cannot be isolated fully - only certain circuits at certain times. Supply protected by...
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All, I’m hoping to pick up a PAT testing job for a salon. Quite happy with the main part of it for the owner, but this salon rents a room to...
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Asked 4 companies if they had a PAT Tester, or if they needed one. 1st company didn’t really know what a PAT Tester was, but is considering...
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In respect to the risk assement, and testing frequency of IEC leads. If the lead is permanently allocated to an IT appliance then should the...
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Self employed individuals. No staff. Are they expected to have PAT Testing? Have seen online that they are expected to have it to be compliant...
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