June 2011

Insurance is often something that people find confusing. It can be difficult when you’re just starting out to know all the aspects of becoming a PAT tester. The difficulty arises when all the many things that need considering take over so that insurance becomes last on the list. After completing your course and putting into practice all the skills you...

How Do I Fill in a Label? When filling in a pass or fail label there are various ways to do it, however there is an industry standard that PAT technicians should be aware of as this is the minimum requirement set out by the IEE Code of Practice. It is important to record the asset number, the date the...

It is important to have calibration carried out on all test equipment on an annual basis. This is completed to meet with current guidelines. All equipment manufacturers currently recommend that tests are completed on a yearly basis to ensure that the equipment is functioning correctly and is able to spot any problems with the appliances under test in an efficient...

When PAT testing a computer there are some differences compared to testing non IT electrical equipment. As a reminder, we have put together a quick five step guide to help refresh your memory. 1. You should first start your testing procedure with the computer power cord and begin by first performing a thorough visual inspection of the cord. 2. If...