Some Important facts about PAT testing Wigan which you should know

by Adrian Barnett Joule Electrical Ltd

PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is used to check the health and safety regulations of all electrical equipment’s that they are in fit and safe for purpose or not. It is also known as Inspection and testing Wigan including all main testing and optical inspection. It also includes the sound insulation between the parts carrying current, verification of grounding continuity.

Origin of the term

Portable Appliance testing is summarized as PAT. The accurate term for this procedure is " Testing and in-service inspection of electrical appliances ". In New Zealand and Australia, PAT is simply known as 'Test and Tag'.

Aim

PAT testing Wigan check all the appliances are safe and are sustained to prevent the workers from harm. Many appliances produced to endorse testing at the continuing intervals to ensure regular safety. The test should be done between the equipment and the surrounding in which it is to be used.

PAT testing Wigan includes the following tests:

Earth resistance test

It is a test to show the resistance provided by the earthing rods with the connection leads. For this type of test, many testing instruments are used. This resistance must be less than 10ohm.

Leakage test

It should be conceded, appliances being tested and activated to operate some switching tools or off the circuit. This test is done only when the item is powered up or we can say that when the item is switched on and function.

Check Polarity

The polarity test conceded by polarity tester and active only they are accurately linked to the complemented stations at the plug end.

Check polarity in plugs

It checks the order of pins of three pins plug, by their connection, should be in different colors such as green, yellow, brown, light-blue in circular direction.

Cable extension Plugs

The connection is of wires are the same as three-pin plug wires. It includes connections such as earth connected in circular motion.

Pro Tip- All PAT testing requires a professional electrician who can guide you right for everything. Always choose the professional for this job.

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