Keeping electrical safety in check

Keeping electrical safety in check

Watch our new video on PAT testing

21st April 2016

The second in our new series of videos focuses on our PAT testing service. Portable appliance testing is the in-service inspection and testing of any 240-volt electrical appliance fitted with a 13-amp plug, or any 110-volt appliance, to ensure its ongoing safety and compliance, as set out in the IEE Regulations for the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Our PAT testing service comprises various tests to measure compliance, including a function test, an insulation resistance test, earth leakage tests and, where applicable, an earth continuity test. We also undertake a thorough visual inspection of the appliance.

Find out more here and watch our video below!

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MS Electrical Services completed an efficient and thorough PAT Test of our office. The engineer also provided some useful safety advice. All required documents were provided in good time. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark and his team.

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