This week we’re looking at the visual inspection, not the user inspection but the Formal Visual Inspection carried out by PAT Technicians on appliances. A Formal Visual Inspection should only be performed by a competent person. This usually means someone who has undertaken training in PAT testing and gained a certificate of competence. When performing the Formal Visual Inspection, first...
July 2014
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Let’s Talk Class
One of the fist things new PAT Technicians learn is to identify the difference between Class I and Class II equipment. This is important as it helps to determine which electrical tests need to be carried out on appliances. Continue reading →