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ive pat tested a drill that as passed but doesnt work how please
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Must disagree here, function test can only be done after passing the all other tests, consider the earth broken on a drill with a fault and you do the function test first, it could kill where as the broken earth would show and fail on the tester thus stopping you doing a dangerous function test.It's wise to function test first.
I hope it wasn't a big Hilti or the like, could be a costly mistake!
Fair point, but what do you in the situation with the belligerent customer who turns round and says it worked fine before you tested it?
You pre-empt any customer what the tester actually does and during the high voltage and high current test that it may cause any weak points in the electrics to fail during the tests but highlight the fact that it wont cause any issues if the item is electrically sound, explain part of the device failed during the testing as the tester tests the device beyond its normal working conditions, failure during this testing means the item wasn't safe to use. Never let the customer assume you've broken it in the first place, with IT equipment i cover my back with a cover note about the info on the hard-drive could in rare circumstances be corrupted and they need to back up any important data.Fair point, but what do you in the situation with the belligerent customer who turns round and says it worked fine before you tested it?
you have time to talk at £1 a item ?
Must disagree here, function test can only be done after passing the all other tests, consider the earth broken on a drill with a fault and you do the function test first, it could kill where as the broken earth would show and fail on the tester thus stopping you doing a dangerous function test.
Sorry to say but very poor advice!
Dont get my posts wrong as i said i do just plug and function test myself then PAT test it but only if i know its use and history, but im posting from an advice point of view and even though it may sound overboard you have to agree it makes sense from a safety point of view.
as stated above, the function test should be carried out AFTER the inspection, earth and insulation tests
I'll conduct a function test before any other (in addition to a second lastly), to ascertain whether an appliance is operational before connecting to a test instrument.
Agree how can you PASS something if it doesn't pass the functional tests, double sighWhat is your background, this would have been explained as part of your PAT test course, and your drill cant have passed if it isnt functional, it shouldn't have been issued a passed if it dosn't work, the test results may be misleading if part of the drill is faulty, why did you pass it????
Must disagree here, function test can only be done after passing the all other tests, consider the earth broken on a drill with a fault and you do the function test first, it could kill where as the broken earth would show and fail on the tester thus stopping you doing a dangerous function test.
Sorry to say but very poor advice!
Disagree here. I have tested thousands of items over the years and the first thing I do is check it works, in exactly the same way that it was being used before it was handed over. I don't consider this a "function test", as this is done after all other testing. It is merely a quick check that the item is in working order before any other tests are carried out. Splitting hairs? Maybe. Saves a lot of hassle tho.
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