Can I calibrate my own PAT tester?
Yes! We can calibrate most all PAT Testing machines, including those from Megger, First Stop Safety, Uni-T, Seaward, Fluke, Metrel, Robin, and Martindale.
Can you pat test without a PAT tester?
Yes you can do the earth continuity and insulation resistance using an MFT or any other stand alone tester, in fact it’s often a lot easier to do so.
Where can I get my PAT tester need calibrating?
Simply send your PAT tester, or other selected test equipment, to us and we’ll calibrate it within three working days of receipt to dispatch….Authorised Repair Centre
- Seaward, Fluke, Amprobe.
- Megger, Metrel.
- Kewtech, Martindale, UNI-T.
How often should you pat test power tools?
Industrial sites including commercial kitchens should have their portable and handheld equipment tested as often as every 6 months. For other stationary, movable or IT equipment, it is recommended to test every 12 months.
What are the legal requirements for PAT testing?
Although PAT testing is not a legal requirement, all workplaces are required to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition. All workplaces must legally ensure the health and safety of employees and the wider public. Because of this, any workplace that has any electrical equipment could benefit from PAT testing.
How long does a PAT tester calibration last?
12 months
There is no legal requirement to calibrate a PAT tester but manufacturers usually recommend that instruments are calibrated every 12 months in order to ensure ongoing accuracy and check for any faults that are developing within the tester.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords 2021?
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords? No, there is no specific national legal requirement obliging you to arrange portable appliance testing and you don’t need to provide a record for your renters.