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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...
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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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...
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...
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...
Hi. Now I'm pretty sure why this is happening, but I thought I'd check.
Just did a standard RCD test at a client, and the RCD failed the test...
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A friend of mine wants me to help him out renewing/converting trailers and horse boxes to be used for catering of film sets or in the...
Hi all i'm after some advice please,
I was trained as a pat tester for my company a few years back (10 years)to test ex display lamps ect ect, we...
Hi, quick question before I start ripping a customers Consumer Board apart.
Called out to a simple job of installing electric supply to a summer...
Evening!
When testing a TT system with a single earth rod, is it acceptable to take a Ze reading rather than an Ra reading?
Thanks.
I have a new Metrel tester and it has a .8 factor to apply to ZS. for the temperature adjustment for the cable heating up from ambient as a result...
I had people reply to a old thread and the attachments disappeared
so thought I’d post these sheets that helped me a couple years ago
the...
Hi everyone,
I got this device to test sockets.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002QW3SL8/
I'm nearly sure that when I tested a double...
I've just aquired a Transmille 6080 to add to my growing collection of PA Testers (currently standing at 10 different types plus a couple of...
Hi. Silly Question, as a tester / inspector of an installation. How do i confirm that overload protection is satisfied for an existing circuit...
Good morning everyone,
I have been asked to do the initial verification on a newly completed building. so all the light fittings have been...
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I've got trimble fast test and looks like my laptop is starting to make that decline to the kaput stage of its life.
Seeing as I've...
Folks,
A bit baffled (not difficult) ... added a light switch in a rental this week (empty property so no social distancing issues) and checked...
Had a chap around yesterday evening to give me a quote for some plasterboard work. Seems he also has recently qualified in his testing capacity...
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I'm looking for some advice on the results I got from testing a 1000VA UPS in use in a small business. With the permission of the owner I had...
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Very new to this forum so please be gentle. !
I am looking for any free downloads regarding test certificates for PAT.
Equipment...
morning lads.
Just after a bit of advice. I have an Apollo 500 tester and use pat guard 3 software for my pat testing, I have to be honest in that...
If you have tested second hand equipment that is to be sold on after putting the stickers on who gets the certificate? Me, the seller, or the new...
I've been asked to PAT a tortoise house. Basically a glorified rabbit hutch.
I've had a quick look at it, but i'm not keen on getting the tester...
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PAT testing for me has always been a little chargeable favor for clients however i have just been offered a job which is more than i...
This is maybe not strictly a PAT testing question but you PAT testers might be able to help. I am renovating a set of electric cookers and start...
One thing I cant stand is pat testing,but in the current climate work is work and beggars cant always be choosers. We have a few small pat testing...
After the recent law change, are you guys operating in Scotland now having to provide PAT testing with your EICR? Having just completed 2394/7/27...
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I have a question regarding an old tester I have purchased. The tester is a Seaward 500H, quite an old tester I know...
Hi all and thank you for letting me join the forum !! I do a bit of Pat testing at my work and have been asked to test some of the leads that...
Hello all, I’ve been asked a question which is puzzling afew people, so I’m trying to get a definitive answer.
An organisation who I do some...
hi guys I have been asked to perform a pat test in a rented property. one of the items on my list is electric heating. Im not sure if this comes...
It was a Pat testing day today in a workshop and I had just checked out all the appliances in the kitchen area ok and then came to the bad bit. It...
Hello all, Just thought I'd check some opinions on testing frequency, with the changes in the guidance advice.The latest(4th) edition has revised...
Guys as more and more equipment have got electronic or computerised equipment fitted ie a washing machine used to have a elctromechanical dial now...
PAT testing table lamps. There is no CE or Class II mark (in fact no markings of any type). Opened up the plug to check the fuse and found no E...
I am new to PAT and would like to start myself off in this field, I have a full time job but work shifts so could build up a trade/client base...
Hi all,
i've been asked to test a number of fixed appliances in a flat and haven't has any experience with these yet. I'm wondering do I just...
Hello!,
Hi guys, posted this in another topic, was hoping for somemore feedback...
It seems a lot of the testers out there only carry out a low current...
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