I have just joined this forum I am leaving the military and have qualified as a Portable Appliance Tester and was wondering what i should charge.
Any help would be really appricated
Paul Gray
Hi,
Can anyone advise me on which PAT testing course you have to go on should you want to offer it as a service with your Ltd. company? the 2377-22 or the 2377- 32 or both? or Neither?!
Big thanks in advance for any help.
Dave
Having a few thoughts on what should and shouldn't come under PAT testing under the COP 4th Edition.
I have no doubt wall heaters screwed to the wall and connected via a flex and FCU should be PAT tested, along with hand dryers, but does the same apply to Handwash units and 5-10litre water...
Has anyone go any good suggestions or standard layouts to setting up two short adaptor leads to enable me to test 3 phase 5 pin extension leads, also is there any easy option without using a switch box to test the polarity of each of the Line conductors. ??
Long time Sparky, but fairly new to...
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I have been qualified as JIB Approved 16th edition electrician since around 1990 and have been working on industrial electrical systems almost up to the 17th edition came out, I didn't see much point doing the 17th edition as i don't need it in my job as I now work mainly on CEO...
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We hold a contract with a local letting agent who has approx. 450 houses. They are wanting us to start a PAT testing program across these and I have negotiated some not too bad prices so it is definitely worthwhile us completing this as it is also a foot in the door for further faults we...
Hi,
I have recently finished the 2365 course level 3 and have also passed ecs exam to get the card. I am looking for work to gain experience, based in West Sussex and willing to travel
Not sure what card I can get?
Phil
I was just reading this here:
"Over the last few years we've watched the PAT Testing Industry turn almost on its head - where companies once were charging a fortune to test your equipment, now they're charging mere pennies. If you are looking for the cheapest price for your PAT Testing, please...
Hi ,
I am taking the city and guilds 2377 exam in a few months time and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to give me any tips or advice on the exam. Does anyone maybe have a sample of test questions that may arise? I have a copy of the IET code of practice to read which should...
Reply with the make and perhaps a link or something to where to get it, and I'll compile a list and make a poll next week so we can see what's the most used.
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I went for a interview for a apprenticeship the other day at a firm that manufacturer and install packing machines and i started realizing that i would much prefer getting into that side of the business then being a traditional sparky. They had great perks like you will get the...
got given a 230V-110V site transformer today. probably reasonably old and been sitting in a garage for a while. so thought it'd be an idea to run some tests on it before chucking it into service?
i'm thinking that after an inspection for condition and obvious damage (even inside the case), i...
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what in your opinion do these items fall under, pat (itisee) or eicr.?? Intresting to see peoples views.
1- extractor fan in bathroom/toilet with no flex
2- extractor fan in bathroom/toilet with flex to an outlet adjacent.
3- wall mount heater into fcu
4-electric shower
5- immersion heater...
hi today for the first time ever whilst pat testing a factory I have come across a piece of equipment with a 415v 3 phase 125 amp socket on it. Can anyone advise on the procedure for testing this type of socket and equipment as I have only ever seen 63amp test adaptors and thought this should be...
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