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Hello. I would be grateful for some advice. We are a small charity providing singing and dancing classes for disabled people. We hire a room at a...
Hi does anyone know the procedure for pat testing a 600 x 600 led light fitting with electronic ballasts and transformers, Is this classed as...
Iv got the Seaward Europa Plus pat tester and the Seaward Patslite software to download the results to my laptop. I want to know how to put all...
Firstly - does 415v stuff fall under 'pat testing'?
If so - how is it done, do i just use an adapter from 13a plug to 415v plug?
I believe...
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Taking into account the table for initial frequency of inspection and testing in the In Service CoP and the need for risk assessment...
what is radio frequency test for microwave and how to do it? I would love to hear from you guys.
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I've been running my own business for a few months and everything is going well. i had an enquiry by a local college to do some PAT...
Hi quick question what is the best Pat testing qualification that I should go for EAL level 3/City & Guilds level 3 or will some other random...
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Have been approached by my employer to try and determine if a product we use in consumer's homes needs to be PAT tested.
Its a Powerline...
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I'm hoping to go on a pat testing course but I need some advice before I pick one.
What is the best course to go for? There are a...
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Just a quick question about pat testing in shops.
Is it a legal requirement for the shop to have all of there appliances tested...
Is anyone going to this next Wednesday in Plymouth?
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Ok so Firstly I own Manchester PAT testing company and our main approach is to try to educate people on PAT testing and periodic inspection and...
I am planning to send a couple of guys to do a pat testing course. 2 years ago I did both the 2377 courses, since then the regs have been updated...
This seems to be a grey area in the industry, the code says fixed appliances should be PAT tested but alot of the common PAT testing equipment...
Hi I'm a little confused, sure this has been asked on here before but I'm pretty new to forums
Could you tell me if the following about PAT...
I have just seen a pat testing course advertised on eBay that claims to show all the stuff need to be a competent pat tester and provides an...
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all you bright sparks out there in Sparky land
I did my 2377 200 yesterday and meant to ask a question which I forgot to do.
How do...
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Just a quick one . I work in a care home with a lot of portable appliances as you would expect that have to be tested annually . My query...
I just started up my pat testing business and would like to know what insurance do I need I know that public liability is needed but this dose not...
Hi, advice needed. PLEASE
Apart from a visual on the power supply, are there any other tests that can be done on a games console (ps2, gamecube...
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I have been asked to do the pat testing at a local golf club, I have got my roll of stickers and calibrated old Seward IT 1000. What sort of...
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Am new to this forum. Just been on the seaward seminar, anyone know if you test fixed appliances at wall socket using croc clips can you...
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I asked a similar question but didnt really get the answer i needed.
I understand that applicances <50V AC dont need testing.
Does...
Hi All,
Looking to do my Pat Testing course in the enxt couple of weeks.. Want to look for a tester in that time & Maybe Purchase one.. Not sure...
Good afternoon PAT testers.
Forgive the blatant advertising post but I think this may be of interest to some of you.
I have developed an...
Hi everybody,
ive been reading up on the forum for a while and there seems to be very mixed feelings about PAT testing.
i am currently training...
Afternoon all,
I've been asked to carry out some PAT testing for an existing customer. This isn't something I normally do. Was thinking about...
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I'm pat testing a toaster which requires it to be plugged into a socket to switch it on.
The pat tester (ParkerBell PAC 500 XP)...
Hi guys,
Recently got into PAT Testing and purchased a Seaward Primetest 100. Up till now i haven't been asked to do any sensitive IT equipment...
what is the going rate for Portable appliance testing please?
thanks!
Does anyone/can anyone do Pat Testing full time and what are the pitfalls?
some advice would be greatly appreciated
i was under the impression that pc monitors were class 2 yet i am unable to confirm this with the...
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I know the rules for business premises, but how often do I need to test appliances in a residential property? I've decided to let out my flat...
I have got a metrel PAT tester that has no display to show exact readings. The record register asks for earth bond continuity readings along with...
Anyone know how to test DMX leads (part of a disco lighting array) with a Seaward Europa Plus? Is there some sort of adaptor...
Is a kettle class 1 or class 11 , couldnt get continuity reading but cable has cpc in it
AlSo extension seem class 11 but have cpc in them as...
Hello all.
I have been using an Ethos 9500 pat tester for about five years now. I work maintenance for a company on Tee-side. I do all the 110...
Have been asked to PAT test a 415V steam cleaner. Not seen it yet, but likely to become acquainted with it next week. Not had any industrial...
Well just to update you I paid out £800 7 months ago to get tooled up for PAT and I have a job on Monday that will have paid this debt off .
So...
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