Megger PAT3 Tester - Can it be used on IT & Sensitive Equipment

[Martin Dunning]

Hope I'm in the right bit for this question

Just recently acquired a Megger PAT3 Tester which will be used for 110v leads / tools etc at work

Then the question came will it be able to test the office equipment - it will be ok for the kettle etc

BUT will it be ok for testing the Computers etc


thanks in advance

Martin

 

[Lucien Nunes]

The PAT3 is an old, basic tester that IIRC has no leakage test capability, and only one earth bond test current. If you know what you are doing, a high current earth continuity test can often be applied to IT equipment, but if you make a mistake things can get fried.

Your risk assessment might indicate that the PAT3 is sufficient for your application, but even 20 years ago we expected more from a general-purpose PAT tester. I would not be happy sticking a pass label on a large photocopier without knowing its leakage current.

 

[Martin Dunning]

The PAT3 is an old, basic tester that IIRC has no leakage test capability, and only one earth bond test current. If you know what you are doing, a high current earth continuity test can often be applied to IT equipment, but if you make a mistake things can get fried.

Your risk assessment might indicate that the PAT3 is sufficient for your application, but even 20 years ago we expected more from a general-purpose PAT tester. I would not be happy sticking a pass label on a large photocopier without knowing its leakage current.

Thankyou for your reply

Looks like work will have to fork out a little bit more to get upto date