📋 About PAT Testing Equipment

PAT Testing(Portable Appliance Testing) is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use.

IET Code of Practice: All PAT testing equipment must be calibrated annually to maintain accuracy and compliance with BS 7671.

Key Requirements: PAT testers must be calibrated by UKAS accredited laboratories, with certificates retained for audit purposes.

IET Code of Practice Requirements

Annual Calibration: All PAT testers must be calibrated at least once per year by a UKAS accredited laboratory.

Certificate Requirements: Calibration certificates must include all test parameters and be traceable to national standards.

Visual Inspection: Before each use, check for physical damage, worn cables, and functional test buttons.

Supporting Test Equipment

Calibration Standards: Reference equipment used for verifying PAT tester accuracy.

Multifunction Testers: For installation testing and verification work.

Insulation Testers: Standalone equipment for insulation resistance testing.

PAT Testing Accessories

Test Leads: Replace when damaged or showing signs of wear. Check regularly for continuity.

PAT Labels: Ensure adequate stock of pass/fail labels for equipment identification.

RCD Adaptors: For testing equipment with built-in RCD protection.

IEC Leads: Various IEC lead types for testing different appliance configurations.