Portable Appliance Testing

We use computerised test instruments to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Not only do these instruments have the ability to gather test results in a downloadable software format, but they have also been specifically designed to safely carry out testing of sensitive “IT” equipment without causing any damage to the electronics within.

Our portable appliance testing instruments are extremely accurate, fast and reliable. This means highly competitive pricing, less time on-site and no hand written test results.

We have a huge portfolio of clients who already engage the services of Format Electrical Services Ltd (FES) to undertake routine portable appliance testing (PAT). We carry out testing at many thousands of sites on a national basis.

As such, our portable appliance testing engineers have a great deal of experience of working within most environments. They are able to carry out testing quickly and efficiently whilst causing the absolute minimum of disruption to the daily activities of your staff and business.

We will carry out minor remedial (REM) work at the time of test, such as change incorrectly sized fuses, remake, or replace damaged plug-tops if required. Also, having agreed appropriate test intervals with you, we will even remind you before your next test becomes due.

Portable Appliance Testing Results

Having completed testing, the results are presented in a high quality report, which includes the following: -

• Asset Register (inventory of all items tested, together with locations)
• Test Data (details and result readings of all tests carried out on each appliance)
• Failure Sheet (a listing of any failures encountered showing reason for failure)
• Failure Sheet (a duplicate handed to the site representative at time of test)

Summary of Terms

A portable appliance is classed as any piece of equipment which can be connected to the common supply by means of a plug and socket arrangement (be it 13-amp or any other). It must be maintained to be safe at all times. Portable appliance testing is also referred to as plug testing, pat testing, P.A.T. or simply PAT.

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