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Pat testers with dials are few and far between but the Seaward Europa PAC has one. The baby brother of the Seaward Europa Plus is a manual tester and it has a memory capable of storing 100 test results but this is very limited so it should only be thought of as a manual tester. Weighing in at only 3.5 Kg and with a rotary dial the pat testing process is easy. If your looking for a fully automatic downloadable pat tester then look at the Europa Plus Pat tester which can store upto 5000 tests.
If your looking for a professional portable appliance testing machine for then the Europa Plus is the tester that most companies use. It's ability to record upto 5000 test results means that you can carry out testing without having to come back to the office or download. It is completely configurable and records asset number,site,location,make model,serial number and notes. The tests are fully configurable. The only test it wont do is a 110v run test. If you need that then see the supernova plus
Our best battery operated pat is the Prime test 100 pat tester. The reason we like this tester for low volume testers is that it actually shows you the reading unlike the primetest 50. You may not think that this is important but there are times when you actually need to see the test results at which point you would decide if the appliance was a pass or a fail.
Used by many shops or companies that only want to test upto 200 appliances the Primetest 100 is the ideal test instrument.
Again if you are the electrician looking for a dual or even triple purpose machine the Primetest 200 from Seaward is just what the doctor ordered. This is the only Pat tester to have a built in digital multimeter with voltage and resistance measurements. You can also measure temperature with an optional adapter. It does not stop there ! Need RCD trip time and Earth loop as well? You guessed it this machine has it too. Look also at the Primetest 220 but it does not have DMM measurements or temp.
If you are an electrician looking for a unit that will carry out both installation testing and pat testing then the Primetest 220 may just be for you. This portable appliance tester has lots of functions not normally found in a pat tester such as RCD trip time , Earth Loop resistance and also a power socket test.
The Primetest 220 sits midway in range between the Primetest 300 and the Primetest 200, 100 and also the 50.
The second in line of all battery powered pat testing machines. The PT300 has all of the functionality of a mains powered tester. It will hold more pat testing results and downloads faster. You can attach a bluetooth barcode scanner and printer for cable free testing. Used by the most adventurous and time concious schools, colleges, universities and Pat testing companies. You can even add extra test categories such as fire extinguisher tests. Youll also like the updated version the Primetest 350
Thanks to the revolutionary Primetest 350 PAT tester, you can shorten your working hours because this top of the range PAT tester is loaded with the latest technology making testing faster and more efficient.
Unlike is bigger brother the Primetest 100 the prime test 50 displays only pass or fail on the screen. This is meant to be used by people who have very limited knowlege of pat testing or for persons who have not attended a pat testing course.
Top of the range pat tester in the mains powered Seaward range. It has a built in transformer which means that you can test 240volt and 110volt appliances. You can even power up 110v appliances whilst the machine is connected to the 240v supply. This makes it ideal for users who have to test large amounts of 110v drills and grinders but also 240 volt equipment. Its a sturdy machine so wont be easily damaged. It is the next in the range up from the Europa Plus so has all of the same functionality
The Kewtech KT 71 Portable appliance tester is a low cost machine which is mains powered. It carries out earth bond tests at low and high current. The tester is suibtable for testing IT equipment Insulation tests at 250v and 500v therefore it is suitable for testing surge extension leads. The KT71 is mains driven.
If you are looking for a battery powered tester then also take a look at the Primetest 100 and the Fluke 6200.
The new range of Kewtech pat testers are the KT73, KT74 and KT75. Here we have the KT 73 which is a manual portable appliance tester with an integral tough carry case. If you are looking for simplicity from a mains powered tester then this is the one for you. It has a built in 110 volt socket for convenience although will not carry out 110v run tests. This is not a requirement so as a manual tester it's pretty good. Suibtable for testing computer equipment as well as high powered appliances.
Amongst the Kewtech family of portable appliance testers lies the KT74. Unlike the KT73 this unit boasts a download to both USB and serial ports. The tester also has 3 Earth bond ranges so it's suibtable for testing IT and electronic equipment. With a range of 10 fully automatic tests this sits in the mid range group of downloadable pat testers. It also carries out the 250 volt insulation test so it'll cope with all surge protected devices. It has no flash test so if you need this see the KT75.
Looking for a top end Pat tester with the functionality of a flash test ? The KT75 has both automatic and manual pat test modes. It comes in a hard carry case with a fuse test, earth bond null, load test and a 1000 appliance download memory via serial port. A firm favorite with electricians and hire shops because of its rugged case this tester will not break in a hurry. With simply pats pat testing software it is a no nonsense tester with full reporting abilities. Look at the KT74 as well.
The PAT4DV /3 is an advanced true Dual voltage machine. You can supply it from 110 volts or 240 volts and it will store upto 1000 pat tests. The testing is fully configurable and the pat tester also has a built in fuse checker. More and more of the Pat testing machines now have a built in lead length calculator, the Megger PAT4DV is no exception. Just like it's bigger brother the Megger PAT4DVF it has a hard case and storage area for all of the Pat testing labels, tools and the
Megger is a name that is well know throughout the electrical testing world and so is the Megger PAT4DVF. The megger range of PAT testers have a solid case with internal space for the optional printer and also any tools and labels you might want to carry around. The full range of automatic testing makes this tester a firm favourite. If you are repairing appliances then you will require the PAT4DVF as it has a flash testing capability. If you do not need the ability to flash test check the PAT4DV.
Fluke is a household name amongst electricians and the range of Fluke pat testers is no different. It's distinctive yellow casing is a sign of good quality and reliability. Whilst a mains tester it is still highly portable and weighing in at only 5Kg it wont break the back or the bank! The simple operation of the Fluke 6200 is by using an individual button for each test carried out. Pat testing is quick and simple with a clear display this pat tester is easy to use.
The Fluke 6500 is another great little portable appliance tester from Fluke. Packing a lot more features than the smaller 6200 this tester has all you need for pat testing in one hard carry case. For even greater flexibility the inbuilt SD card slot is used for storing test results onto so when it's full simply pop in another one and fill it up. This tester should be used with simply pates pat testing software or Powerpat Plus for an all in one testing and report printing solution.
This tester has been around for longer than Bruce Forsyth and there is a reason for that. Being one of the first in a long line of Pat testing machines this is a firm favourite. It has a great floppy disc drive for results downloading as well as a tough exterior. Simple to use buttons and simple no nonsense test sequences. A great advantage of this tester is that you can also supply it from 110 volts and 'run test' power tools which make it extremely useful for construction sites and hire shops.
