PAT testing

YAPH · 2009-01-28T23:02:11+00:00

What does one need to do to test portable appliances (e.g. convectorheaters)? Is it just insulation (phase and neutral to CPC) and earthcontinuity (CPC on plug to metalwork on appliance)? Figures? I've amultifunction tester but not a dedicated PAT tester. And what paperwork -qualifications and report forms - are necessary? I've a 16th edition(about to upgrade to 16th) and member of competent person scheme.(Sorry I know I could STFW, just hoping someone knows off the top of theirheads. Our charity-run school is looking for heaters to supplement theirsometimes-tempermental central heating system and I suspect they'll needPATting for Elfin Safety.)

Jan 28, 2009 41 Replies

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John Stumbles 17 years ago

Made me grin!

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Andrew Gabriel 17 years ago

You should have told Trading Standards ASAP. This is something they move in very fast on to get all of the product out of circulation, and they would be pretty certain to prosecute the seller and/or importer.

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