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PAT testing a Ariston Andris under sink water heater
Hi All I’ve come across this heater Ariston Andris Lux Undersink Water Heater 2kW 10Ltr - Screwfix -...
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May 4, 2023
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PATesting a kettle: Please advise
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...
mark641
Apr 28, 2023
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Apr 28, 2023
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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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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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Feb 15, 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
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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...
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Nov 29, 2022
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Nov 29, 2022
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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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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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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...
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Sep 25, 2022
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Prospective fault current testing
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Apr 6, 2022
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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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Pat testing. How many are you expected to do?
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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Mar 24, 2015
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PAT testing Fire Alarm control Panel?
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Sep 21, 2021
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PATting touch lights
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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Jul 13, 2021
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Practical question about 3 phase IR testing
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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Jul 15, 2021
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PATTA
Anybody a member of PATTA the PAT association. Worth joining?
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Pscc and Pefc
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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Mar 28, 2021
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Prospective fault at the end of circuits
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PATesting a washing machine?
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Nov 13, 2020
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Portable Appliance Testing with a Metrel MFT
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Oct 16, 2020
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Polarity test failure on SPD extension leads
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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Aug 3, 2020
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PAT testing stored equipment
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Jul 9, 2020
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Plug -in Water Heater
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Jun 10, 2020
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Pat testing business setup
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May 30, 2020
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PAT testing 32A cable
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Apr 30, 2020
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Patting a microwave oven
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Oct 16, 2019
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Polarity Test - Extension Lead (surge protection) - Failed
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Feb 4, 2020
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Parallel RCD Testing
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Nov 15, 2019
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Pat testing software for Seaward old Supernova EX
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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Oct 24, 2019
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PAT testing transformer plugtops
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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Nov 9, 2019
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PAT Testing a ball pump
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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Nov 7, 2019
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Plumber's reason for RCD tripping.
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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Oct 15, 2019
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PATting a dishwasher
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Oct 3, 2019
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PFC measurement question
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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Oct 4, 2019
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question
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PAT testing scope for a salon with a rented room
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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Oct 3, 2019
2
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PAT Testing scope
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Feb 16, 2019
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PAT Testing IT IEC leads/risk assememt
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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Feb 19, 2019
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Pat testing for self-employed individuals
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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Feb 17, 2019
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