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Hi,
Does anyone here do PAT testing? Is it just a case of physically examining the electrical litem or do you need some equipment to test as well?
In a previous job at a plant hire shop ( years go) we would test the electrical insulation with a machine but can’t remember the type of machine. This was possibly before PAT testing was a requirement?
Thanks
Does anyone here do PAT testing? Is it just a case of physically examining the electrical litem or do you need some equipment to test as well?
In a previous job at a plant hire shop ( years go) we would test the electrical insulation with a machine but can’t remember the type of machine. This was possibly before PAT testing was a requirement?
Thanks
Have a read of the material here first.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg107.htm
Depending on what equipment you have and where it is used an annual PAT may not be needed. Write your own risk assessment and develop your own testing frequency.
Low risk environments info here.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg236.htm
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg107.htm
Depending on what equipment you have and where it is used an annual PAT may not be needed. Write your own risk assessment and develop your own testing frequency.
Low risk environments info here.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg236.htm
Somebody please correct me if this is incorrect, but from memory it isn't terribly expensive/difficult to become a certified to perform PAT Testing, nor indeed to buy the testing equipment - if this is going to be a regular requirement for you, it might be worth doing that.
If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
Frankthered said:
Somebody please correct me if this is incorrect, but from memory it isn't terribly expensive/difficult to become a certified to perform PAT Testing, nor indeed to buy the testing equipment - if this is going to be a regular requirement for you, it might be worth doing that.
If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
Yep did the 1 day course when I was a lad, doddle.If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
jbswagger said:
Thanks for the info.
The equipment being tested, is used electric garden equipment that will be up for sale. The equipment will be lawnmower, blowers etc.
This is domestic equipment and you are not a business?The equipment being tested, is used electric garden equipment that will be up for sale. The equipment will be lawnmower, blowers etc.
I doubt the Regs apply.
If you do sell them to a company it is their responsibility to provide safe work equipment and they will do any testing.
55palfers said:
This is domestic equipment and you are not a business?
I doubt the Regs apply.
If you do sell them to a company it is their responsibility to provide safe work equipment and they will do any testing.
Hi,I doubt the Regs apply.
If you do sell them to a company it is their responsibility to provide safe work equipment and they will do any testing.
Just to clarify, the situation would be me as a business selling, used electrical equipment to anyone who will buy it. The reason for asking about PAT testing, is that I thought would be a good selling point to have tested equipment on sale. But having had a few quotes for PAT testing, it looks like it will make my products to expensive.
So unless the business insurance company require testing then and I will do the course and buy PAT equipment myself.
jbswagger said:
Hi,
Just to clarify, the situation would be me as a business selling, used electrical equipment to anyone who will buy it. The reason for asking about PAT testing, is that I thought would be a good selling point to have tested equipment on sale. But having had a few quotes for PAT testing, it looks like it will make my products to expensive.
So unless the business insurance company require testing then and I will do the course and buy PAT equipment myself.
If it adds value and your insurance company require it then it probably makes sense to do it yourself. I can PAT test and it's a H&S requirement at our work place so it needs to be done to a schedule. As soon as the equipment leaves my tester its the operatives responsibility. Just to clarify, the situation would be me as a business selling, used electrical equipment to anyone who will buy it. The reason for asking about PAT testing, is that I thought would be a good selling point to have tested equipment on sale. But having had a few quotes for PAT testing, it looks like it will make my products to expensive.
So unless the business insurance company require testing then and I will do the course and buy PAT equipment myself.
Problem is, you are testing the equipment and its only safe the moment you test it, once it has left your place of work you can no longer guarantee its safety. Somebody could throw it in a van and crack a plug or accidentally snip a cable. In a fixed workplace where the equipment is never moved it has value.
Taita said:
Frankthered said:
Somebody please correct me if this is incorrect, but from memory it isn't terribly expensive/difficult to become a certified to perform PAT Testing, nor indeed to buy the testing equipment - if this is going to be a regular requirement for you, it might be worth doing that.
If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
Yep did the 1 day course when I was a lad, doddle.If it's only occasional, then the best idea is to try to find somebody local and take the items you want tested to them. Mrs FTR is a singer and we have some PA equipment, so we have 5 or 6 items that need to be tested once a year, so if we take the stuff round, we basically end up paying 30 mins labour for the tester - the call-out charge is often the biggest part of the fee.
YMMV.
We have a tester in our fo our businesses. Cost less than £300 (Seaward automatic unit), plus about for calibration on an ongoing basis, and then I think it was about (maybe less than) £100 each to get a few people certified. Saves the call out fees and means that it can get done when people are already at a property.
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