PAT test class 1 appliance no plug

[Chubbyvanman]

What is best practice when unable to access a plug on a class 1 appliance. Specifically a washing machine in this instance. There is also no isolation point where it is wired into so the plug is definitely behind f the machine but completely unreachable

 

[Avo Mk8]

This topic ( well a mix of EICR and PAT/ISITEE) cropped up in 2018, and in general the comments seemed to suggest asking the property owner/ landlord to move the offending appliance so the plug is accessible, or if that isn't done, not test it and report that fact.

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[pc1966]

Without access to the plug you can't properly test & inspect.

Other than simply reporting that fact, the only other thing to do it check that any metal you can get a test probe on (e.g. screw head, etc) is showing a low R to any nearby accessible socket's CPC which at least verifies some sort of earthing is present which is better than nothing at all.

 

[pirate]

As said above by @pc1966 at least do that earth test.
I'm finding that increasingly we need to check fixed appliances connected to FCU etc as the emphasis has shifted from the term "Portable".
I use this

https://www.pattesters.co.uk/quick-test-connector-safe-block

A decent length of suitable flex attached via the push-down buttons, and having 2-way Wagos at the end, makes testing easier.