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PAT TESTING
« on: April 13, 2010, 04:55:58 pm »
Anyone knows any cheap company that does PAT TESTING in London?

Many Thanks

martin19842

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2010, 05:32:12 pm »
hi there

you will usually find that you will pay  a half day charge, or if you have enough kit to be tested, you will pay a per item charge.

regards

martin

richywilts

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2010, 05:37:14 pm »
iv not got a lot of electrical equipment just a kettle n microwave at my unit n my laptop what i take down there with me sumtimes should i have these all pat tested
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

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martin19842

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2010, 07:04:34 pm »
hi there

you should have all electrical equipment tested, well actually anything that has aplug on the end, even including the mobile phone charger.

regards

martin

Pristine Clean

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2010, 07:05:05 am »
Actually,

You only need PAT Testing done if you employ people or use equipment on site.

If you are a sole trader and no one is employed just you in you unit its not a  requirement. But if you have staff in or customers using or you take equipment on site to customers it shoiuld be pat tested.

You can go on the course for PAT Testing. I did and passed saves us a fortune. You can hire the machine. But you do need to be qualified.

Dave
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

starplus

  • Posts: 153
Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2010, 09:05:41 pm »
Actually,

You only need PAT Testing done if you employ people or use equipment on site.

If you are a sole trader and no one is employed just you in you unit its not a  requirement. But if you have staff in or customers using or you take equipment on site to customers it shoiuld be pat tested.

You can go on the course for PAT Testing. I did and passed saves us a fortune. You can hire the machine. But you do need to be qualified.

Dave

Hi Dave ,

where did you go for the PAT Testing Course.

Many Thanks
Sergio

Pristine Clean

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2010, 06:24:16 pm »
Well

I went to a company called Able Skills. They were based in Dartford in Kent

Sorry for late reply.

Dave
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

starplus

  • Posts: 153
Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2010, 09:11:42 pm »
Well

I went to a company called Able Skills. They were based in Dartford in Kent

Sorry for late reply.

Dave

 Thanks Dave

Andy_MK

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2010, 12:58:22 pm »
I use a PAT testing guy where I take my bouncy castle kit to be tested called Jumping Jacks just outside Luton.

e newlands

Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2010, 02:31:34 pm »
buy a roll of stickers of ebay but a moody signiture on it and a date of your choice job done no one ever checks to closely

BDCS

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2010, 03:41:56 pm »
Thats the sort of reply I'd expect from a tree hugger  ::)

Pristine Clean

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2010, 04:10:36 pm »
buy a roll of stickers of ebay but a moody signiture on it and a date of your choice job done no one ever checks to closely

Wonderful!

So no one checks? - The test is recorded in the memory of the machine... with a print out. There is a reference number as well of who tested the item(s).

And if you or more importantly a member of staff get a shock, or you damage equipment because of unsafe equipment and their is an investigation you the owner are in BIG trouble for fruad and neglect of employees.

I am a qualified PAT Tester and I know the importance of this..... Ive seen some awful things.

Dave

 
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

e newlands

Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2010, 09:56:15 pm »
who has ever had a item that been tested  asked for varification that the test sticker is legit
 a pat test means nothing only it comforms when tested
it should be visually inspected prior to use
any damage will or can occur when  in use this will happen whether tested or not
another excuse to relieve you of a few hard earned pound notes

Len Gribble

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2010, 07:54:26 pm »
I had a back-Pac vacuum cleaner tested the other week and lasts for four years so I was told  ???
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)

Pristine Clean

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2010, 09:47:52 pm »
no,

lasts 12 monts only. But its invalid as soon as tested.

Dave
"You have to except that some days you are the statue and other days you are a pigeon"

Len Gribble

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Re: PAT TESTING
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2010, 07:07:22 pm »
Electrical testing of portable equipment will involve the following:
·   (i) Earth bond continuity tests
·   (ii) Insulation resistance testing
·   (iii) Functional checks

I would not say invalid ambiguous YES, as for the four years will be looking into it, always insist on Functional checks prior to plug in  :o
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)