PAT Testing Expert

16/10/2026

⚡ NOVEMBER PAT TESTING COURSES – SPACES FILLING FAST! 🎓

Want to learn a new skill, earn extra income or start your own PAT Testing business? Now’s the time to get started!

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry – 3rd November
🚨 JUST 1 SPACE REMAINING!

📍 Mercure Sheffield Parkway - 6th November
⚠️ LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

✅ No electrical experience required
✅ Practical, hands-on training
✅ Learn from expert Tim James
✅ Just one day to get started
✅ Ongoing support after your course

🔥 Don't miss out! Once these spaces are gone, they're gone!

📞 Call 01482 738826 or book online NOW 👉 www.pat-testing-expert.com/training

🚀 Secure your place today and learn PAT Testing the right way with PAT Testing Expert!

PAT Testing course taught by Tim James, UK PAT Testing Expert, over 30 years experience! Practical handson-on course, handbooks and certificates included.

05/10/2026

When was the last time you actually looked inside your microwave?

This is exactly why PAT Testing isn’t just about plugging an appliance into a tester and sticking a label on it. During a recent visit, we came across this microwave. It’s not exactly winning any prizes for cleanliness! 😬 Food debris, grease and general build-up can create potential fire hazards, particularly when an appliance is regularly used and not properly maintained.

PAT Testing is about more than electrical safety — a good PAT Testing regime also involves visual inspection and spotting obvious issues that could otherwise be overlooked.👀

A good visual inspection can sometimes be just as important as the electrical test.

If your workplace has microwaves, kettles, extension leads, computers or other electrical equipment being used every day, when was the last time they were properly checked?

📞 Need PAT Testing for your workplace?
Get in touch with PAT Testing Expert 01482 738826

01/10/2026

⚡Fancy adding PAT Testing to your skillset?⚡

Next weeks one-day PAT Testing Training Courses are at:

Hilton London Paddington - 6th October
DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton - 7th October

There’s still time to book your place!

Whether you’re looking to:
✅ Add an extra service to your existing business
✅ Bring PAT Testing in-house and reduce your costs
✅ Start offering PAT Testing as an additional income stream
✅ Learn how to test electrical equipment properly and confidently

Our practical, one-day course gives you hands-on experience using PAT Testing equipment, with easy-to-follow training from experienced PAT Testing professionals.

💡 No electrical experience required.
Don’t leave it until the last minute — book your place on our course today!

📞 01482 738826
🌐 pat-testing-expert.com/training

PAT Testing course taught by Tim James, UK PAT Testing Expert, over 30 years experience! Practical handson-on course, handbooks and certificates included.

28/09/2026

Not the worst we have seen but not the best either...

It's a big FAIL from us! ❌

24/09/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE – NEXT WEEKS PAT TESTING COURSES! 🚨

If you’ve been thinking about getting trained in PAT Testing, now’s the time to book! ⏰

We’ve only got a **few spaces remaining** on our Norwich course:

📍 **NORWICH**
📅 28th September
🏨 Mercure Norwich Hotel
F E W S P A C E S R E M A I N I N G

📍 LONDON GREENWICH
📅 29th September
🏨 London Greenwich Novotel
F U L L

Our practical, one-day PAT Testing course is designed to give you the hands-on knowledge and confidence to carry out PAT Testing properly.

⚡ No electrical experience required.
👨‍🏫 Learn from experienced PAT Testing professionals.
✅ Practical, easy-to-follow training.
💬 Ongoing support after your course.

🌐 **Book now:** www.pat-testing-expert.com/training

24/09/2026

⚡ WE’RE IN HULL TODAY⚡

Today we’re at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel or another busy PAT Testing Training Course!👨‍🔧⚡

It’s a full day of practical, hands-on training, giving our delegates the knowledge and confidence to carry out PAT Testing properly.

From understanding the equipment and testing procedures to getting plenty of practical experience — it’s all about **learning PAT Testing the right way. ✅

A great group today👥

📍 Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
🔌 PAT Testing Expert
🎓 Practical one-day PAT Testing Training

Fancy learning PAT Testing yourself? Find out about our upcoming courses at:

👉 www.pat-testing-expert.com/training

23/09/2026

🔥 **THIS IS WHY EXTENSION LEADS NEED TESTING!** 🔥

This particular extension lead had multiple pieces of equipment plugged into it — including a tumble dryer.😳

And when it was taken apart, the damage was pretty shocking…

⚠️ Severely heat-damaged components
⚠️ Burnt and damaged terminals
⚠️ Exposed/damaged conductors
⚠️ Signs of serious overheating

A tumble dryer is a *high-power appliance*, so plugging it into an extension lead, particularly alongside other equipment, can put significant demand on the lead.

The worrying part? It may have been sitting there looking perfectly normal from the outside.👀

This is exactly why a proper visual inspection and appropriate electrical testing can uncover problems that aren't obvious at first glance.

👉 Don't wait for the smell of burning plastic to tell you something is wrong!

If your workplace uses extension leads with their electrical equipment, make sure they're being properly inspected and maintained.

23/09/2026

📍 PAT TESTING COURSES – NEXT WEEK! 📍

Looking to learn PAT Testing and add a valuable new skill to your business? Our next courses are coming up next week! 🔌⚡

📅 Norwich – 28th September
📍 Mercure Norwich

📅 London Greenwich – 29th September
📍 Novotel London Greenwich
🚨 Only 1 space left!

Our practical, one-day PAT Testing course is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to start testing with confidence.

Whether you're looking to add PAT Testing to your existing services, bring testing in-house, or create an additional income stream, this course is a great place to start.

👉 Book your place today:
🌐 www.pat-testing-expert.com

21/09/2026

⚡ **What does PAT Testing actually stand for?**⚡

PAT = **Portable Appliance Testing**.

So technically, you're saying **“Portable Appliance Testing Testing”**! 😏 (which FYI we are FULLY aware of)

This is sometimes referred to as **Redundant Acronym Syndrome** — a bit like saying “PIN number” or “ATM machine”.

But let’s be honest… **“PAT Testing”** is what everyone calls it, and using it this way, everyone knows what we mean! 👍

So there you have it:

👉 **PAT = Portable Appliance Testing**
👉 **PAT Testing = Portable Appliance Testing Testing**

So, now you know🤓

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18/09/2026

💷 Could Bringing PAT Testing In-House Save Your Organisation Money?

Outsourcing PAT Testing isn't the only option. For some organisations, training staff to carry out their own testing could offer greater flexibility and potential cost savings.

But is it the right choice for your business?

We've explored the costs, benefits and considerations in our latest article.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://pat-testing-expert.com/advice-hub/bringing-pat-testing-in-house-could-organisation-save-money