Our team is fully accredited, with over 80 years of combined experience in the electrical industry.
What is Portable Appliance Testing?
Appliances can easily become damaged or deteriorate over time, leading to a risk of shock or safety; this makes PAT testing an important service for all businesses with electrical equipment. Many safety defects in your appliances can be found through a visual examination but some faults will only become apparent through testing using specialist equipment. PAT testing is also required for landlords to make sure that their property meets legal obligations in regards to electrical safety within their rented property.
We offer a fully comprehensive service of annual portable appliance testing in Milton Keynes for local businesses to not only ensure that they comply with health and safety standards but also for insurance purposes.
Who can complete a PAT test?
The engineer completing your PAT test in Milton Keynes must have adequate electrical knowledge and experience. It is advised to ensure that those testing and inspecting your electricity are highly trained, experienced and accredited.
The Heath Electrical Services team are NICEIC accredited, and all of our electricians have been deemed competent in PAT testing in order to check and certify your appliances. The team will always inform you when your electrical appliances are dangerous or require a repair or replacement.
What is included in a PAT Test?
When our team complete PAT testing, numerous components are tested to determine their safety. After this testing, the team will inform you of any hazards and potential dangers.
Visual inspection
Continuity test
Earthing test
Insulation soundness
Cable damage
Exposed metal
Why a PAT test is important?
Portable appliances refers to anything that is plugged into the wall through a socket, such as a computer, and with these appliances being regularly used for long periods of time within commercial environments, defects and faults can occur more frequently than in domestic settings.
Through PAT testing, our engineers can determine any potential dangers or faults in your appliances, before they could cause injury, fire or damage to your property. After testing, you will be provided with a PAT test certificate, and stickers will be placed on all appliances tested with the test date and next test due date.
Types of appliances tested during a PAT test
Depending on your business, you may have a range of appliances that will require testing. Everything from the communal kettle to computers will be tested during your PAT testing service.
Cooker
Computer
Lamps
Fridge
Kettle
Chargers
Why choose us
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Tasks are completed in minimal time so that your business is not disrupted, providing 24-hour service for emergency call outs.
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