What Is PAT Testing Anyway

The electrical safety guidelines highlight the importance of maintaining electrical appliances in work environments. All organisations must ensure that electrical equipment is maintained and usable.

With statistics stating that there were more than 2000 fires in the last year caused by faulty equipment, it is important for people know that when this happens there is always liability.

The PAT testing of appliances is the best way to fulfil responsibility for maintaining electrical appliances as it will highlight any problems and ensure that appliances are safe.

The Role of PAT Testing Equipment

Portable appliance testing equipment (also known as PAT testing equipment) refers to the machinery that tests your appliances to maintain safety and highlight any faults.

PAT testing in workplaces should be an essential part of a health and safety programme. The frequency of testing should be carefully considered as some appliances need to be tested more frequently than others.

Choosing a PAT Tester

The vast amount of PAT test equipment manufacturers around can make choosing the best testing machine difficult, some of the most popular brands are Seaward, Megger and Metrel. These consistently high quality manufacturers offer some of the best equipment on the market and can claim the most sold equipment on PAT Testers between them.

When choosing a PAT tester it is first important to consider if a downloadable or manual tester will be required and whether a basic pass/fail tester would be suitable or if something much more advanced is needed.

What piece of PAT Testing Equipment you require depends on the type of testing that is going to be carried out and careful consideration should be taken to ensure that purchases are ideal. Contact our technical sales team for help choosing the right equipment on 0845 365 3940.