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hello im new to this site, i am just in my 1st year as a traine i was wondering how to test a appliance with a pat tester, now i know you have to...
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Hi I have been given a small contract for PAT testing a lettings agency portfolio of properties. As I will be overtaking their PAT testing...
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Hi Just wondered when trying to find a good place to put the earthing test lead what is the best place. I presume most dishwashers like...
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Hi all, Just wondered how you go about checking sealed plug units on appliances? What if the item is not working and/or the plug is looking in...
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hi everyone i have to pat test some disco equipment tomorrow, amps lighting etc. any general advice or things to look for on this type of stuff ...
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I am about to sit a PAT testing course in September, is there any think i need to learn to help me on my way? When i pass what would be the best...
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Liberator
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Hi all im a fully nvq level 3 am2 17th edition, jib electricain and im considering doing the pat testing course just wondering on public liability...
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johnstantine
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Have a potential customer who runs a photographic studio. Says he has approx 50 items needing PAT testing, mainly EL1 cables, and some SC1 and SC2...
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When PAT testing came across a ceiling fan with supply wiring protected by trunking, but out the end of the trunking is a short flex lead with a...
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Liberator
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Hi Guys/Gals We have had some instant printer photo kiosks delivered and before they can be sent out, they have to be pat tested. Our PAT...
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Liberator
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Am I right in saying you dont need a qualification to do PAT testing? or be registerd with anybody? I am thinking of adding this to the services I...
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Okay, I thought I new a lot..... but one question please, lol..... I have an appliance with a 3-PNE 125Amp plug on it... its the size of my thigh...
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Adam W
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Hi all, I have been asked to Pat Test some equipment for an Event Planner, poss new client she has loads of extension leads and a few other bits...
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Adam W
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Hi Im due to finish my apprentiship this year and looking at buying a PAT tester so I can do some testing in my spare time. I know its pretty...
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hya, i have been asked to pat test everything in a local office, (im new to pat testing) and was wondering how to test their server without it...
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Sorry for the tons of pat q's recently I have no idea why i'm getting loads of pat enquiries lately...as previous thread, Indeed I'm sick, because...
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Hi guys , I'm a qualified spark and have done pat testing before , i've never pat tested a cooker as it's not portable but i've recentley been...
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Graeme Harrold
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Hi Folks Im pretty sure I have it right but wanted some feedback to reassure me Went to PAT test a pub today and everything was going fine until...
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Hi Guys, I am taking the first steps in going down the self employed route,and have been offered work by a friend doing PAT testing.I...
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Hello Could someone please advise who is responsible for ensuring an apartment is electrically tested ie RCDs,PAT etc This apartment is is...
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Hi, In the office we currently have a SmartPAT5000. It used to have additionally programmed auto tests for different lengths of 110v leads, but...
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Hi, been helping out a local spark ( just to get some hands on ) and was in a shop /office block doing some pat testing. I have done a little...
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What can a stand alone pat tester do, more than a meggar(or equivilent manufacturer), apart from print flash labels, make life easier quicker etc?
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Spudnik
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just need some Pat Testing advice, hope you can help. The code of practice states that all equipment whether permanently connected or connected...
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hello all, Anyone know where i can dowload blank pat testing forms, i've searched but i'm damned if i can find any!! Many thanks Rob
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Got some PAT testing to do, havn't done any for a while, whats the going rate per item these days? i've got about a 100 items to do in a small-ish...
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Hi lads, just trying to weigh up the positives of starting pat testing. Was approached by a customer today about pat testing a couple of appliance...
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Hi chaps, Pat tester question for everyone, i have the powerpat plus software and need to find the easiest tester compatable to use for...
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mrs electrician
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guys believe it or not but have never pat tested a computer.any advice appreciated
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Does anyone have much experience in this field ? i know a guy that owns 18 different business premesis, and he is currently paying about £1000 per...
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Sorry if this has been brought up previously but after doing some research in my local area, I have found that there are very few PAT testers...
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Hi all Just a quick question does anyone have a copy of A template pat testing sheet in word, excel as I have some pat testing to carry out...
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Tapouchoke
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whats the crack with pat testing i know you can train a monkey to do it(bit like plumbing i suppose) is it worth doing good earner?pain in the...
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Could be the wrong forum, anyhow I've been given a nice gift, a Seaward Europa Plus, don't know nothing about them so looked on ebay, it seems...
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Is it correct that you dont have to be electronically minded to do any PAT:confused: Just 'competant':eek: I mean,....Im 'competant' in feeding...
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