The PAT Testing Company
Inspection and Testing of all your Electrical Equipment.
All your everyday appliances tested for electrical safety.
110 volt Equipment Tested
All your Landlord appliances tested
All your everyday appliances tested for electrical safety.
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Office: 01702 230796
Electrical Equipment Tested from as little as £1 per item.
All quotations are based on the number of items required to be tested.
Please call for a quotation or complete the enquiry form below.
Local call out charges from as little as £65 incl first 20 items.
Following current government guidance regarding COVID-19, We would ask that all of our customers disclose any concerns they may have with regards to the development of Covid - 19 Symptoms before an engineer arrives to complete your appointment.
Please remember that electrical safety is still important for you and your company.
Occasionally we work in customers own homes, please see below the Government advice on: Working safely during COVID-19
Guidance for you and your staff (PDF document). These extra precautions should help to reassure you that we take you and your families health and safety as important as our own.
If you have not already done so, it is essential that you protect your employees & your business, by ensuring your portable electrical equipment is safe to use.
We help companies meet their legal obligations under the 1989 Electricity at Work Regulations, to ensure the safety of all electrical equipment in the workplace.
We provide a comprehensive fully managed service which includes periodic inspection and testing of portable appliances as and when required along with full supporting documentation, advice and risk assessment.
We leave you free to concentrate on your business with the confidence that your electrical safety commitments and your statutory obligations have been met.
The Pat Testing Company is a growing family business, specialising in, in-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical equipment.
We cover a variety of Businesses in the Hullbridge, Hockley, Rochford, Rayleigh, Wickford, Basildon, Southend and Essex areas. We work out of hours to suit the needs of your business. No job is to Big or Small. We cater for all sizes of business. Call or Email for a FREE quotaion.
We pride ourselves in having no hidden charges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
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Our Method Statement for Portable Appliance Testing
Intial Approach on Site
A Test engineer will make themselves known to the clients representative upon arrival on site and explain the schedule and purpose of the work to be carried out. This person will then be asked to accompany our engineer around the site to highlight and sensitive areas and confirm any arrangements / appropriate times that have been made for shutting down any equipment. This person will be advised of any concerns and items that fail.
Standards for Testing
Inspection & testing will be carried out in accordance with IEE's Code of Proactice for in-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment. This includes the following types of electricals equipment as detailed in the IEE's Code of Practice, Portable appliances, moveable or transportable equipment, hand held appliances, Stationary appliances, fixed equipment or appliances, appliances or equipment for building in, IT equipment and extension Leads and Multi adaptors.
Equipment Identification
For each appliance a decision will be made on the type of equipment it is e.g. Class 1 or Class 2 etc.
Inspection
A full visual inspection of the appliance will be carried out prior to any testing. The inspection includes the following : Plug - this is examined to ensure it is in physically good condition, is free from cracks or damage and signs of overheating and the pins are insulated. The plug top is removed to establish the outer sheath of the flexiible cable is scurely gripped by the cable clamp. the terminals sufficently tightened, and is correctly wired. The fuse is examined to ensure it is of the correct rating for the type of appliance. Flex - this is inspected ensuring its length is suitable and safe for the equipment and the way it is used.,it is in good condition and free from splits, fraying or damage. Appliance - the appliance it's casing or cabinet is inspected to ensure it is free from damage, cracks etc. that could allow access to live parts, that it switches on and off correctly, is in good working order and operates safely. Any minor faults that are identified during the visual inspection, for example, damaged 13 amp plugs, incorrectly rated fuses, loose connections will be rectified prior to testing.
Testing
Subject to satisfactory visual inspection, the following tests will be carried out were relevant: a) Earth Continuity Test - applies to Class 1 appliances only.
Testing on computer equipment are "soft tests" of 200mA on earth continuity.
b) Insulation Resistance Test
c) Operational Test - No Operational tests are carried out on computer CPU's
d) Earth Leakage Test - Only carried out if earth leakage applies.
e) Polarity Test - only on applicable power leads and extension cables
Labelling
Each piece of equipment will be labeled with a unique code number, this will be used to identify it against the test report. For appliances that pass the inspection and Test. a "Passed Electrical Safety Test label will be attached. Failed appliances will be labelled with a "Failed Do Not Use label then removed from service and brought to the attention of the client representative on site. Please note that all failed appliances will have their mains leads removed so they can not be put back into service. Only current ACOP labels are now used.