PAT Testing

What is PAT Testing?

PAT stands for Portable Appliance Test and is for any industrial, commercial, public access areas and locations and also for rented properties. It is basically a series of electrical tests, carried out in a specific order to ensure a portable appliance is safe to use and cannot present an electrical hazard to anyone who uses it or is in the vicinity. It applies to any non-fixed electrical appliance, fridges, kettles, microwaves, IT equipment, power tools etc, even extension leads need to be tested and PAT testing is a requirement of insurance companies and has to be done generally every 12 months but sometimes longer depending on the environment and class of equipment.

I have regular business clients for PAT testing that includes offices, care homes and landlords so i have to be sure to carry out the testing with the absolute minimum of disruption. I charge a fixed rate of £1.20 per item tested as long as access to the equipment isn't a problem and as a fully qualified electrician i'm able to carry out the repairs also.

Electrician's Log - Swales Moor, Halifax
3rd Sep, 2014

This job was PAT Testing an entire office building. Every portable appliance was tested, stickered and certified as part of this company's ongoing maintenance and certification to remain in keeping with their insurers policy. Appliances tested included computers, monitors, printers, kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges, freezers, chargers etc.