pat testing finatics thread.

[i=p/u]

hi folks, here she goes

i have done that pat testing course and im have been chatting to few people about doing there pat testing. cafe's and shops.

the dude i was chatting said i have to be registered with niceic, can i join niceic for pat testing, so more less use there logo on test sheets.????

i am trying to add up how much all of this would cost to start it up. so if you have anything to add to this il enjoy reading. thanks.

tester= £500
insuance= ???
niceic membership?? if you can join them for pat testing??

 

[i=p/u]

so im all good to go as i have the 2377, just need tester and pi insurance, load of pass /fail labels and recording sheets

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Looks that way but for gawds sake get your 2391 and get into isp and testing as just pat testing will bore you to bits in no time............

 

[i=p/u]

spk soon off installing cctv for 5 days

 

[GLENNSPARK]

That will be more interesting: should be working at hights.....if you could see what i have seen..when i`m cleaning windows...........

 

[TPES]

New to pat testing so go easy..

When IR testing installed circuits on my MFT I make sure all loads are disconnected before testing at 500v as to not damage equipment Or test at L/N - E

So why on my new pat tester do I have 500v selection? What equipment is built to withstand the 500v IR tests when there only rated at 240v? I'm guessing I'm missing something very simple here?

 

[TPES]

Edit: Just realised the tester will always test L/N - E.. And not across L-N... Right?

 

[i=p/u]

think so, as on another post somone was making there own leads and said they were linked inside the device they made

 

[platty1005]

PAT instruments test between LN connected together to earth at 500V DC just like the modified IR test for fixed installations. If it passes the 500 V test then it is deemed safe. It is just a carry over from the 500V IR test for 400V 3 phase fixed installations. Remember most LV cables are rated at 1000V anyway so the 500V test is no problem.

 

[platty1005]

Is there an earth present on class II?......

No class II is double insulated and does not require an earth

 

[i=p/u]

and your produceing a potenial if you add 1, am i right platty, future is bright