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The most basic and essential part of every PAT testing manual is the observation testing. It commences with our experts referring to the electrical equipment catalog which they create at the beginning of their operations. Each piece of electrical equipment is thoroughly observed by our specialists, to check for possible defects and malfunctions. Because our PAT specialists are trained electricians themselves, they are usually very good at spotting any defects in the electrical equipment simply by observing it.

Next step in the PAT testing process is the visual testing of all electrical appliances. It is estimated that most of the electrical defects manifest themselves during this particular form of testing, and it is a very useful way to locate potential problems in electrical equipment. This form of testing requires the expertise of an experienced PAT tester, and is not possible for everyday joes to pull off.

Luckily, our PAT testing UK experts are the best at what they do, and visual testing comes off a second habit to them. They will begin this process by doing the single most important thing necessary for all forms of electrical testing: the unplugging of concerned electrical equipment before the official examination is to commence. This is a small step, but is often ignored by many testers, resulting in unfortunate incidences that could’ve been avoided.

A very important part of the PAT test checklist, our expert testers will first examine the plug belonging to a particular electrical item, and check for any signs of cracks, damage, burnt or missing or broken pins, and the wiring going into the plugs. Then it will be checked whether all connectors and pins have been inserted into their corresponding terminals/socket or not.

They will then move on to the cable connected to the plug, to detect any physical damage. Electrical cables are the single biggest source of short-circuits throughout the world. A single crack in the cable can interrupt the steady flow of electrons, which can gather up in large quantities inside the cable, causing a heated overload which results in electrical short-circuits and causes fire accidents all over the world. Our PAT experts can spot a faulty cable from a mile away, and will make sure all malfunctioning wires are accounted for in their report.

Their next step is to examine the electrical appliance that the above-mentioned equipment belongs to. It could be anything from a computer to an Air Conditioner to an electric kettle to a Microwave. Our specialist assessors will ascertain whether the concerned electrical appliance is working properly, and that it has not passed its date of expiry beyond which using it can pose a danger. This is an important part of a visual PAT test, and ascertains the trustworthiness of an electrical product.

Lastly, the Fire safety risk assessment trained professionals will move over to the all-important Residual Current Devices (RCDs). Also known as Breaker Switches, RCDs are sensitive safety devices which shut down the electricity of a whole building within a second, upon detecting an electrical fault within that building’s electrical spectrum. RCDs are the best and most-trusted defensive mechanism against possible short-circuits, and our experts will examine them to the hilt, in order to make sure that they function properly and do their all-important job whenever the need arises. They will check for any signs of damage, and will determine if the operating current is appropriate, before conducting a live-test of the RCDs to ensure their validity and functionality. Well-functioning RCDs could be the difference between life and death in a building. Being one of the leading Portable Appliance Testing companies UK, Fire safety risk assessment’s PAT testers will ensure that the tiniest malfunction within these devices is detected and properly accounted for.

A workplace’s wiring is not limited to that building, and can be subjected to dangers from the outside in the form of water risks, and overloaded extensions or electrical transformers. Our PAT experts will also take that outside danger into account when compiling their report.

Manual testing is not amateurs. It requires experienced and seasoned professionals who know electricity better than the palm of their hands. Luckily, our PAT testers are up to the task. They will use state-of-the-art Portable Appliance Testers (PAT testing machines) to evaluate complex factors such as the lead polarity, insulation resistance and earth continuity. A common person may not be able to make sense of such information, but our testers know that it could make all the difference in the world.

Manual checks are a critical part of all types of commercial PAT testing, and these checks are conducted by Fire safety risk assessment’s trained professionals on all electrical appliances inside a workplace, with the help of the most advanced PAT testing accessories. If the appliance passes the test, it is deemed safe to use. But in case the appliance fails such a test, our testers will record those findings in their report, and will recommend that that item either be repaired, or not be used again in the future.

Manual tests are a great way of figuring out which electrical equipment can be counted upon, and which needs to be retired and be replaced by new one. Our PAT testers have been doing this for ages with the help of latest Portable Appliance Testing equipment, and know how to detect a faulty electrical appliance before it could cause harm to unsuspecting people at a workplace.