PAT Testing: Household Benefits
While there is no legal obligation to have PAT Testing in your place of residence, it is strongly advised that you make sure that the portable electrical appliances in your home are safe for use. There are very real dangers which come with using portable appliances and they can strike anyone at any time. PAT Testing your appliances can check how safe they are to use and how dangerous it is to live in your home.
PAT Testing is a fairly simple process and can complement the inspections you should be regularly giving your electrical appliances. PAT Testing start off by simply giving visual checks on any and all appliances that weigh less than 18kg and are run by power from a socket. These checks are very simple and you can carry them out routinely in your home. The assessor will look at the socket and check for any signs of burning or overheating which will have left brown or black marks on the usually white casing. The plug casing will be opened so that the fuse and wiring can be checked to make sure the appliance is powered by the right fuse and is wired properly. The next visual check is on the flex cord to see if any cracks have developed or if there are any exposed wires. The final visual inspection is on the appliance itself and will look for signs of damage to the casing and for any signs of over-heating. The location the appliance is used in will also be taken into account to make sure it is not near water or used in an unsafe environment. All of the aforementioned tests will be carried out during PAT Testing and they can all be done easily and regularly by you.
Where PAT Testing is really useful for your home is that the assessor will use PAT Testing machines in order to check the appliance internally. PAT Testing does not involve taking appliances apart but instead uses sophisticated equipment to check the components the appliance uses. This will give a complete evaluation of each and every appliance in your home and will mean you and your family are as safe as possible.
In order to book PAT Testing for your home, fill out our online form and My London Tradesmen will then contact companies on your behalf. You will then be given up to 3 quotes to help you choose which tradesman to employ to complete PAT Testing in your home.
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