PAT Testing Services Carlisle
PAT Testing Services Carlisle –
PAT Test Ltd specialise in the electrical safety testing of electrical appliances and equipment for both domestic and commercial purposes.
PAT Testing Services Carlisle
We cover all of Carlisle, Cumbria & the Scottish Borders. We can be on-site and testing your electrical equipment quickly.
Fully Insured & Registered
PAT Test Ltd are a fully insured and registered PAT Testing company, giving you peace of mind and a quality service.
Free PAT Testing Quotes
Need your appliances certified? Call PAT Test Ltd today for a free no obligation quote.
PAT Testing Services
PAT Test Ltd offers electrical PAT Testing and certification. Our technicians cover all of Carlisle, Cumbria and beyond to deliver the best electrical testing solutions to homeowners and businesses.
We are a trusted PAT Testing company and test thousands of electrical appliances every year. Contact us about your PAT Testing requirements for your property or business, and join our long list of satisfied customers.
Commercial PAT Testing Services Carlisle
Microwave Radiation Testing
Occasionally microwave ovens leak radiation whilst they are in use. Whilst this tends to be within human safety tolerances, situations may arise where it is not. Should your microwave start to exceed human safety tolerances, major health concerns for employees may result if not maintained and checked.
PAT Test Ltd can check for unsafe radiation leaks of your microwave ovens using our specialist radiation testing equipment.
Industrial Socket Testing
Power sockets are a prime source of electrical faults both as an outlet or as a result of faulty wiring. All industrial settings have power outlets and it is imperative that these power outlets are checked and maintained to keep your employees safe. We can check all your power outlets regardless of your premises being a factory or a porta cabin and inform you of any faulty wiring or sockets without any downtime to your business.
Construction Site Safety Testing
Construction sites utilise a lot of electricity and there are often a lot of workers coming and going during various shift patterns. All of this electrical equipment, including 110v equipment is required to be tested at least every 3 months to maintain compliance with UK law and safety regulations.
Hotels & Holiday Parks
UK Law states that electrical equipment kept in hotels, including appliances should be maintained and safe for use. Our PAT testing services will ensure that your hotel or holiday park keeps your employees, customers and visitors safe whilst giving you peace of mind.
Office Complexes
Offices of all sizes and types should be PAT tested. There will be multiple appliances that utilise multiple plug sockets such as computers, monitors, phone systems and most importantly the coffee or vending machine. This should include single and multiple sites.
Local Authorities
PAT Test Ltd can offer electrical testing for public sector establishments like Schools, Universities, GPs, Hospitals and more. These establishments can be high risk environments as they house a lot of electrical appliances and there are a lot of people that visit these establishments daily.
Letting Agencies
If you are a landlord with one or more rented properties with electrical appliances and equipment like kettles, irons, tvs, microwaves and more. Having all of your rental properties fully PAT Tested will help keep your tenants safe and will help with your insurance.
Retail & Business Parks
We test all types of retail and business premises from workshops to retail stores. On site you will have multiple electrical appliances including your POS systems, computer stations, chargers, cleaning equipment and more. PAT Test Ltd will test and certify all appliances in use.
Residential PAT Testing
Portable appliance testing is a process by which your electrical equipment is tested to see if it is safe.
Mains Plug, Socket & Appliance Testing
It is common fact that more than 50% of household fires can be attributed to either faulty or misuded electrical appliances, in particular, white goods. We can test all of your power sockets and electrical appliances for safety and give notification of any current or potential issues that may need to be addressed.
Studios & Home Offices
Times have changed and more and more people are working from home. Having work from home essentials like computers, lights and heaters PAT tested is more important than ever.
Garages & Cabins
If you have had a garage converted or have a nice new garden room to work in there will be aspect of thses electricals that would benefit from being PAT tested.
Holiday Homes & Caravans
If you are an owner of a holiday let or a camper or caravan for personal use having these PAT tested will help you with your insurance and will be visitor safe.
Electrical Appliances that we Pat Test:
- Drills
- Hair Dryers
- Heaters
- Extension Leads
- Toasters
- Fans
- Printers
- DVD, Video, Radio
- Sockets & Switches
- Construction Tools
- PCs / Computers
- Microwaves
- Kettles
- Laptops
- Phone / Battery Chargers
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Lighting
- Lamps
- DJ Equipment
- Any appliance with a plug we test...
Why choose us for your PAT Testing service provider?
The electrical safety of your business, employees and visitors is very important to us.
No Hidden Costs
Portable appliance testing services should be a simple process that is available at a suitable cost without any hidden extras.
Transparent Service
Our pricing structure is transparent ensuring that you know exactly how much you will pay whilst knowing exactly what you are getting from us.
Safe PAT Testing Service
All PAT tests are carried out in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and British Standard Regulations.
Tailored For You
All our PAT Test services can be tailored to your requirements and expectations ensuring all your Portable Appliances are safe and in operational readiness within the parameters of your budget.
About company
PAT Testing Service
PAT Test Ltd offer a professional local electrical testing service, using the most up to date equipment .
We employ a software management system which enables us to manage the information associated with the testing of portable appliances in accordance with Health and Safety Executives Health and Safety at Work Regulations and the Institution of Electrical Engineers’ Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and testing of Electrical Equipment.
- A fully insured City and Guilds qualified engineer will carry out all testing in accordance with the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) code of practice for the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, using computerised PAT testing equipment, capable of testing both 230V and 110V appliances.
- Each appliance is labelled with its own unique reference, clearly identifying the date tested, re-test date and if it has passed.
- Upon test completion, you will be given relevant documentation and certification.
- We’re PASS (Portable Appliance Safety Services) certified, Health & Safety at Work Level 3 qualified, fully insured and provide full certification of tested appliances and electrical equipment.
- Annual reminders provided before your current certification ends.
- We keep full records of testing and certification for peace of mind in case you misplace any paperwork.
PAT Testing
Portable appliance testing is a process by which your electrical equipment is tested to see if it is safe.
Poorly Maintained Electrical Equipment
There are over 1000 accidents reported to the Health & Safety Executive annually that are directly related to electricity. Electricity can injure and even kill people and around 25 people involved in an electrical accident die of their injuries annually.
Many of these deaths and injuries arise from the use of poorly maintained electrical equipment and could have been avoided if their electrical appliances had been tested and maintained correctly.
HSE Recommendations
The HSE recommends that a schedule of electrical appliance testing and inspection must be implemented in all work places.
The electric at work regulations state that all system and equipment, including portable appliances used in the work environment should be tested and in a safe condition for their use.
Description
PAT Testing
Portable Appliance Testing is a mandatory Health and Safety Regulation governed by a Code of Practice issued by the Institute of Electrical Engineers. PAT Test Ltd will carry out all electrical testing in accordance with the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) code of practice for the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
A portable appliance is any piece of electrical equipment that has a lead and a plug and can be moved. In order to comply with PAT Testing Regulations you must regularly Inspect, Test and Record.
Portable Appliance Testing
We like to make your PAT testing service cost effective and simple for all businesses. This will keep you compliant with Health and Safety regulations, keeping your working environment safe.
Having your electrical equipment tested will keep your employees safe and ready for any Health and Safety Inspection.
Your questions answered
FAQs
Below are some of the most common questions we get asked about our electrical testing services.
PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing, and whilst this name suggest that the testing would only be carried out on equipment and electronics which can be moved, or are portable this is misleading.
PAT Testing aims to test any electrical equipment such as wall sockets, appliances, electrical machinery and other electrical items to ensure that they are safe for use in your workplace. This keeps your employees and business safe.
PAT Testing should be carried out at regular intervals, whether fortnighly, monthly or annually and renewed before the current certification period lapses.
We will notify you before your current certification lapses, so that you can organise your electrical testing and keep your certification current.
UK Legislation states that employees should be kept safe from harm and that workplace appliances and electrical equipment should be safe for use to ensure their safety. Your business must be inline with the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations of 1998 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations of 1999.
PAT Testing in general isn’t a legal obligation in the United Kingdom.
PAT Testing should be carried out regularly. The test expiry differs depending on the device or appliance being tested. AKH PAT Testing ensure that you keep to this schedule, whether a month, 2 months or a year. We’ll send you a reminder before the certification period is due to lapse. We’ll also keep copies of all of your test records in our office, and send you a copy too of course so that your certification never gets lost.
Our prices vary. This is largely dependant on the size of the property, the number of appliances and whether we have PAT Tested the equipment before. The best thing to do is to call us, we are happy to assist.
Here at PAT Test Ltd our primary service to businesses and homes is PAT Testing. While we dont specifically provide electrical repair work, we will be able to advise you on reputable tradesmen who can help.
A failure of equipment is a good thing – it means we have prevented a potentially dangerous (or fatal) incident at your place of work or home. If this happens you can replace the equipment or seek electrical advice.
Any item that can be hand held or moved whilst connected to a power supply via leads and a plug Any item is 18kg or less and is powered by 50 to 415 volts. Items that can prove to be an exception to the rule but still require testing: ie: Fridge / Freezers / photocopiers / vending machines / dishwashers.
Emergency call-outs are rare for PAT Testing. However, for businesses who have opening deadlines and a high volume appliances in use, we can of course prioritise our workload to accomodate.