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A portable appliance is an item that can be moved and unplugged from the mains power supply. A portable appliance includes computers, power tools, hair driers, kettles, washing machines, televisions, lamps etc.
Portable appliance testing is the visual inspection and testing of business premises to ensure that the appliances are safe to use. It is the legal responsibility of a business owner to ensure electrical safety within their business. A PAT tester will test equipment for many potential faults including insulation resistance, earth continuity and lead polarity.
Whilst there is no definitive legal requirement to specifically carry out PAT, there are legal requirements to maintain safe electrical equipment, and to prove you do that. A PAT Test Certificate is the most recognised method for doing this.
It is your responsibility as a business owner or landlord to demonstrate that your electrical items are safe for use. We will issue a certificate and report
of all items tested.
Yes we do. Every month we send reminders out by email to every client whose PAT is expiring in the next 4-8 weeks. We’ll offer a date to come in and do the work, all you need to do is accept it or suggest a different date.
Power leads that detach from an appliances, such as the IEC lead from a PC, the lead is tested on its own as a separate item. This is because the lead could be faulty, which would affect the results of the PC test, but also as the lead or PC could be moved and be used attached to a different appliance or lead. The lead is considered to be an appliance on its own.
When counting how many items for testing you have, remember to count the leads.
This depends on the job requirements, we always recommend you contact us to discuss your requirements, from which we can provide you with a PAT Testing quote. Prices start from £60 with NO VAT.
Usually we issue the invoice the day or next day, following the job with payment due on receipt. We would prefer you pay it immediately. If not, however, we offer 14 days as a standard maximum term. On request we can provide up to 30 days credit, subject to a credit check.
Invoices can be paid by BACS (bank transfer), cash, or cheque. Once we have received payment the report and certificate will be emailed to you as a PDF.