PAT testing equipment from USA

[DNS1]

I've been asked to DJ a gig, but the venue are insisting that all kit is PAT tested.

I use a pair of CD turntables bought in the USA (cheaper!) and they only work on 110v so I use a couple of cheap 110-230v transformers from Maplin to run them.

45W UK to USA Voltage Convertor : Power Supply Convertors - Traditional : Maplin Electronics

Anyone know if this is likely to cause problems when I get them tested? Not something I've ever thought about before!

 

[Tidy Max]

I wouldn't stick 230 into it mate, i've seen quite a few dual voltage pat testers around so if yours doesnt have dual voltage id try and borrow one that did.

Is it just the turntables? And is it only for one night?.........

EDIT:

Just found this buddy

http://www.electriciansforums.net/pat-testing/17546-pat-tests-110v-equipment.html

 

[DNS1]

Thanks mate.

Yeah, just the turntables and for one night only. The rest of my USA-bought kit is dual voltage so just changed the plugs and treated it the same as anything else.

 

[Tidy Max]

Ahh, well if your the only one using the equipment, and its only for one night... i think you can see where i am going with this.

 

[DNS1]

Lol, I was considering what you may or may not be thinking if it's a problem to get 110v kit tested

 

[MarkieSparkie]

There should not be an issue getting the turntables PAT, providing the operator has dual voltage PAT and the necessary US/UK adaptor.

 

[SirKit Breaker]

You can test your kit with the 240v tester without any problems. The PAT tester joins live to neutral automatically, and then insulation resistance tests to earth, so no issues, and no damage.

Cheers..........Howard

PS you can also test 3 phase equipment the same way, but if you make your own adaptor, then make sure you join all the live pins together in the socket.

 

[DNS1]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Adam W]

If you do a run leakage test at 230v you'll probably damage the equipment.
I would test it the same as any other 110v equipment, eg site equipment.

 

[timo1]

Green PAT test labels are cheap on ebay.....lol

 

[Engineer54]

You can test your kit with the 240v tester without any problems. The PAT tester joins live to neutral automatically, and then insulation resistance tests to earth, so no issues, and no damage.

Cheers..........Howard

So what's he gonna do then. without an earth to test with?? lol!!

 

[Silly Sausage]

Green PAT test labels are cheap on ebay.....lol

That was the line I was thinking along!
You're a competent electrician DSN1, tell to them to go forth and multiply.