Using installation tester for pat testing?

[Thomas123]

Does anyone use their installation tester with an adaptor ( unsure of proper name) to allow you to use it as a pat tester?


Is this a lot of hassle or is it quite straight forward?

Which is a good adaptor?

Cheers

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi Aaron, If you only occasionally PAT test the odd few items then a PAT adaptor is a good investment, I carry the Kewtech version in my tool bag for checking the odd appliance when investigating an installation earth leakage problem. Its a poor substitute for a dedicated PAT tester though.
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[SirKit Breaker]

The basic Pat tests can be carried out with a 17th edition multifunction tester. Carry out an Earth Continuity test, followed by an Insulation resistance test at 500v L and N combined to earth. But a Pat tester will usually do a lot more.

Cheers...........Howard

 

[steve-the-hat]

It's a while since I did any PAT testing, but I seem to recall the earth continuity test involves a current of 25 A to "blow" any connections which are hanging on by just a couple of strands.