If you’re looking for a portable appliance testing company in Bolton (PAT Testing Bolton) you’re in the right place.

PAT testing involves checking of your electrical appliances for safety by carrying out a series of visual inspections and electronic tests.

The term formally used to describe PAT Testing is in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment’. PAT Testing in Bolton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolton) involves a visual inspection of the appliance and its associated cables whether they are in good condition. PAT Testing in Bolton also involves verification of earthing continuity and a test to check the soundness of the insulation between the current carrying parts and the metal that may be touched by the users.

The regulations regulating electricity at work in 1989 requires that any electrical equipment that has the potential of causing injury to a person is maintained in a safe condition. Testing of electrical appliances is now becoming rampant driven by insurance companies and company policies.

WHY DO I NEED TO HAVE MY APPLIANCES TESTED?

One of the best ways to ensure that your appliances are safe to use is to carry out portable appliance test on them. This test is a good way for landlords in Bolton to ensure that their rented apartment has met the standards of electrical safety.

Equipment manufacturers normally recommend the testing of your appliances at regular interval to ensure continual safety. The interval between tests depends on the environment in which the appliance is to be used and the type of appliance.

WHO SHOULD DO THE WORK?

PAT Testing in Bolton must be carried out by persons who have technical know-how, experience and the requisite skills. This is very important to avoid causing danger to themselves and others.

However, many registered electrician in Bolton can also carry PAT Testing on your electrical appliance.

WHAT WILL I RECEIVE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TEST?

After successfully carrying out a portable appliance testing and inspection in Bolton, a detailed report will be issued to you by the electrician who carried out the test. Below are the details of the report

• A list detailing each appliance type, name, location and description
• A list detailing each appliance tested with their corresponding results
• A detailed list of any failed appliance with an explanation detailing why they failed.
• A label indicating either passes or fail on each appliance. On the label, inspection date, next test due date and the inspector’s signature should be clearly written.

If you are unaware of the technicality involved, then the electrician who carried out the inspection and PAT test on your appliance should oblige to explain the report to your understanding, and then advise you on necessary further actions required.

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