PAT testing
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John Hamilton
John Hamilton
I have a lot of experience with Musical Instruments and amplification. Venues are increasingly insistant on stage gear being tested and I can deal with all issues from earth hum to vintage valve amps without proper electrical specs.
I can arrange to call to your home or a venue to PAT test your musical equipment and it won't cost a fortune. Replacement of fuses and damaged plugs is all part of the service and you'll be fully tested with certificates and labels in no time.
I have found that the hospitality sector needs specific times for me to carry out PAT Testing and I make sure I can accomodate these requirements. I work out a plan before I start to minimize any disruption to business and if I find faulty plugs or incorrect fuses I am able to fix the problem straight away. I then issue the labels and certificates immediately and be on my way.
I work closely with the landlord to get access to the buildings and so my upmost to keep electrical goods operational where I can by changing plugs and fuses, where I find these simple issues. All leads, cords and plugs are tested thoroughly and sometimes small things like tightening the connector on the plug pin can turn a fail to a pass and make the appliance safe again ( a 2 second job ). Obviously I have to follow the rules as far as PAT Testing is concerned - Safety is the paramount issue.
Hairdresser have their own unique set of requirements and I am able to accomodate times of testing outside of normal hours to suit
I have worked in the construction industry for the last 20 years and have supervisor status with the training boards
A lot of construction equipment is 110 volts. My equipment tests both 230 and 110 volt systems
Your organisation complies with the current Health & Safety legislation.
The legislation states that your electrical equipment must be maintained so as
not to cause danger within the workplace.
PAT Testing ensures that your insurance cover remains valid as all insurance
companies will insist that you observe and comply with all current Health &
Safety Legislation as a condition of your policy.
The Provision of Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 requires that all Class I and Class II electrical appliances should be tested and inspected for electrical safety. The guide below provides examples of the types of equipment you need to test within your workplace.
| S | Stationary Equipment e.g. Fridges, dishwashers etc |
| IT | Information technology equipment e.g. printers, monitors, hard drives etc |
| M | Movable equipment e.g. microwaves, compressors, mobile A/C units etc |
| P | Portable equipment e.g. kettles, fans, lamps, shredders etc |
| H | Hand-held equipment e.g. electric drills, hair dryers, irons |
First I carry out a visual inspection of the appliance casing, the cable and inside the plug. I then use a PAT tester to measure the earth continuity, the insulation resitance and verify the appliance operates correctly. I then either pass or fail the item
Most portable appliances pass no problem, but a significant number of portable appliances will have easily remedied faults. A loose terminal screw may cause overheating in the future and tightening the screw is often all that is required (no charge). Occasionaly the cord may be ill fitting and is remedied by refitting the plug or replacing with a new plug.
Where appliances fail then further investigation will be required and the item has to be marked failed and will be brought to your attention.
First I carry out a visual inspection of the appliance casing, the cable and inside the plug. I then use a PAT tester to measure the earth continuity, the insulation resitance and verify the appliance operates correctly. I then either pass or fail the item
Most portable appliances pass no problem, but a significant number of portable appliances will have easily remedied faults. A loose terminal screw may cause overheating in the future and tightening the screw is often all that is required (no charge). Occasionaly the cord may be ill fitting and is remedied by refitting the plug or replacing with a new plug.
Where appliances fail then further investigation will be required and the item has to be marked failed and will be brought to your attention.
I am here to help anyone responsible for electrical equipment fulfil their obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Regulations and the Electricity at Work Regulations. and the latest Th edition amendment to the IEE Regulations!. If you have any special requirements I'm sure I can help. If testing needs to be done overnight with reasonable warning I can accomodate this.
