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A Flash test is also known as a High Potential Dielectric Strength test and is a  test which is usually performed at 1500 volts AC for a Class I and 3000 volts AC for Class II. It is a high voltage test which proves the integrity and performance of the electrical insulation. This test was a common part of PAT...

Thinking about PAT Testing this week, we’ve come up with seven great reasons to be a PAT testing technician working in the electrical industry. Working for yourself: One big plus to the PAT testing world is that it is very straight forward to set up and work for yourself, eliminating the need to answer to a boss and allowing you...

With the summer holidays over and the children back at school, many of you may have completed PAT testing in schools over the summer. If however, you haven’t managed to get a contract in a school this summer or you are new to PAT testing, don’t worry you can get ready for next year. Usually, schools will book the same...

We reported recently how the public perception of electrical danger was far removed from the reality in our blog report “People Say: Electricity Not Dangerous”. The ESC has also been worried about this and has now developed a consumer App for non-electrical people. As a simple guide it allows people to perform simple visual checks and highlights potential dangers in...

On a business trip to London this week, we discovered something shocking in the heart of London at Heathrow’s Novotel. Unfortunately for this hotel, they made the mistake of putting our industry experienced expert, MD and company founder in a room with a faulty appliance. As you can see from the image, the iron is missing a few of the...

Many people find testing extension leads confusing but it doesn’t have to be. If you know the test procedure, it is a simple process. To perform the test you will need a short IEC lead adaptor which can be recognised by its 13amp plug at one end and an IEC plug on the other end. Once you have successfully performed...

The Electrical Safety Council recently carried out research which revealed that many UK people are at risk of fatal accidents in the home because of electrical mistakes due to insufficient knowledge of how dangerous electricity can be. To help combat the figures revealed by the research, the ESC have come up with a smart phone app, which can be downloaded...

If you’re new to the industry, choosing a PAT tester can be confusing. However, as a basic rule the major things you should be looking at when considering which one is right for you are: What your budget is How many tests you will be doing regularly How you would prefer to record results If you will be testing big...

Insurance can easily be overlooked and forgotten about, but if you don’t get yourself protected, you might end up wishing you had if something difficult happens. Insurance, in short, is vitally important when PAT testing professionally. However, there is a difference in requirements depending on your circumstances. For example; If you work for a company as an employee, any PAT...

One of the most ingenious things about the Metrel GammaPAT Lite is that it can be upgraded to a Gamma PAT Pro with an upgrade kit. This makes this tester a really good investment for those who only have a small number of PAT jobs to complete in the present but anticipate being able to build this up to a...