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picture of a pat tester 05/12/2013

What are the Requirements of Portable Appliance Testing?

December 5, 2013 Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to make sure that they meet health and safety requirements. Electrical irregularities can be detected by visually examining an appliance, but sometimes these particular defects can only be found by performing a test. Of course, visual examination is imperative in any safety check process, and is essential as some defects in electrical safety cannot be distinguished by testing alone. A somewhat simple user check incorporating a brief checklist can be extremely useful within any electrical... Read More