It is obvious to see the benefits of investing in a PAT testing kit rather than buying items individually.

The ability to save money and the safe knowledge that the kit comes with all the basic accessories you need is a tempting offer for any new or established PAT tester.

The difficulty arises when deciding which tester kit is right for you. After Seaward Primetest 50 Kit 3all, you can’t really test them all out before hand, so it is vital to ensure that you choose the right one first time.

It can be difficult to decide what items in a kit you will actually need so, this week we’re going to look at the items included in the Seaward Primetest 50 PAT tester Kit Three.

Including the following items, the Primetest 50 kit 3 has every essential item needed to ensure that PAT testing work can begin immediately.

  • Microwave Leakage Detector – for testing microwave ovens, essential if this type of testing is going to be a part of your work,
  • SimplyPATS Manual Software – designed for manual PAT testers this useful software will make your life much easier,
  • The Essential Guide to PAT Testing Training DVD - PAT testing course on DVD with free online exam and qualification which will provide you with proof of competence.
  • 500 Passed Labels -  for labelling items that pass the PAT tests,
  • 500 Failed Labels - for labelling items that fail the PAT tests,
  • 500 Cable Wraps - for wrapping around tested cables,
  • 240v Plug to 10amp IEC Lead - for testing 240v extension cables,
  • 110v Socket to 10amp IEC Lead - for testing 110v extension cables,
  • PAT Testing Log book-  to record your test results,
  • Deluxe Carry Case with customisable foam - allows for easy transportation,
  • Seaward PrimeTest 50 PAT Tester - to perform the testing procedures,
  • Seaward PrimeTest 50 User Manual - to help you understand how the tester works,
  • Seaward PrimeTest 50 Soft Carry Case - for those times when you only need the tester itself,
  • Earth Bond Test Lead - to perform earth bond testing
  • Batteries - to ensure your testing machine is always portable.

If you are thinking of getting a PAT kit but want a simple to use model that can provide you with a pass or fail result, the Primetest 50 kit could be ideal for you.

Paying out that little bit extra for a kit version will save you money in the long term and ensure that you can begin working and earning money immediately.