PAT testers

[geoff]

asking on behalf of a friend

Anyone have any recommendations for a good PAT tester for use on a building site

[Owain]

This suggests an environment with fairly frequent inspection and testing, so a tester that displays actual values rather than a simple pass/fail would be better (they are usually better anyway...) as this can show a gradual deterioration in insulation and provide an early warning of a tool in poor condition.

Obviously it needs to do 110V appliances but it might be handy if it can run from 110V supply as well, to enable in-situ inspection and testing of appliances in 110V-only locations.

The tester itself needs a current calibration certificate (as well as being tested...) and the person doing the testing should be qualified with teh relevant C&G certificates for carrying out testing and managing an inspection and test ewgime.

Owain

[geoff]

Ta - any recommendations for an actual machine ?

[Tim Lamb]

In message , geoff writes

Totally unprovoked AFAIK RS sent me a copy of their elfin safety brochure.

Amongst the modestly priced totectors is a PAT tester items 379-460 and

426-304 at 496 and 562ukp respectively. I know no more:-)

regards

[geoff]

In message , Tim Lamb writes

I presented him with RS cat pt 4 earlier this evening

I'll point him towards those stock Nos

cheers

[Harry Bloomfield]

Owain laid this down on his screen :

Entry in the 'Visitors Sign In' sheet, in the reason for visit column...

'Pack Testing'.

[The Medway Handyman]

So he wants a portable appliance tester tester? :-)

It should be called a PA tester or a PAT.

[geoff]

In message , The Medway Handyman writes

He has a stammer ... OK ?

I'll check later what the RS catalogue calls them -then you can do a "disgusted of chatham" letter to them

[Owain]

He mnight do, if he has a portable appliance tester that needs to be tested.

Owain