Rocco PAT Testing

01/10/2026

One question that keeps coming up is What is a portable appliance and what needs testing. Here's a quick overview.

If it is mains powered and on a plug then it gets tested. Fridges, microwaves, pc's, guitar amps, kettle leads (IEC lead) etc. If the cable is fixed into an outlet on the wall with a switch, it doesn't get tested.

Laptops are low voltage (18v DC usually) but the power supply and the cable to it gets tested. It's the same with mobile phones or anything usb powered, the phone and the lead are low voltage (5v DC) but the wall adapter is tested.

If it's got a separate power lead, such as a pc or amplifier then both the pc and the power leaf are tested as two different items with individual asset numbers.

Anything that is brand new does not need to be tested as it is covered by the manufacturers warranty for the first 12 months. You will need the warranty and receipt to prove that it is covered. Some businesses specify that everything is tested anyway to make sure they are covered so it's best to check any policies if you are an employee.

Sometimes the word 'portable' leads to confusion as it just means that it can be unplugged rather than having to be electrically disconnected. No matter the size of the item, from usb plugs through to industrial machinery, if it's on a plug then it's portable. This is why they have recently changed PAT Testing to EET (Electrical Equipment Testing). Most people will still refer to it as PAT Testing for years so I've kept PAT in the business name. RoccoEetTesting just doesn't have the same ring to it.

For more FAQ, check out the website www.roccopattesting.co.uk and if you have any questions, please ask.

I hope that's helped explain what is classed as portable.

Reliable Electrical Equipment Testing for domestic and commercial clients. Professional electrical safety services at competitive prices.

24/09/2026

I don't think I'll be advertising on Facebook again. I've had a message from Meta saying that my cost per click was higher than most businesses running the same type of ads and that I should use Meta add AI instead next time. Guess what? I DID! It appears that my own list of businesses I wanted to target were changed by AI as they knew best. I ended up with 4 click throughs a day which even I know is fairly terrible.

Somehow I guess that Meta prioritise making money for themselves instead of actually being helpful to small businesses.

Anyway, rant over.

Have a look at my shiny new website 😁. At the moment the mobile and tablet site don't look quite right but I'm working on them.

Reliable Electrical Equipment Testing for domestic and commercial clients. Professional electrical safety services at competitive prices.

24/09/2026

Exciting times. Website up and running, flyers and business cards ordered and branded clothing on its way. Just need to to the id cards now and the rebrand will be complete.

If you know of any small business, church, holiday lets, office, nursing homes or pubs and venues that are due their annual PAT testing then tag them here or share this post. It's time to get this business off the ground properly.

To my regular musical customers, don't worry, i haven't forgotten about you. You guys got me started on this and it's really appreciated.

14/09/2026

Did you know That PAT testing is now called ITEE or EET (Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment or Electrical Equipment Testing)?

Don't worry though, it's still very widely known as PAT testing and will be for many years.

This is to alleviate any misunderstood of what exactly requires testing. The confusion used to come from the word Portable. Anything that is on a plug is classed as portable, even white goods and built in appliances such as fridge freezers and dish washers. They are obviously not portable as such but still required the same testing requirements.

For landlords and holiday lets this does not require any of the client or residents equipment to be tested, just those items that are supplied as part of the letting agreement such as white goods, vacuum cleaners, toasters, portable heaters and any supplied entertainment systems such as cable set top boxes and televisions. If your white goods are connected via a fused spur and hard wired do not require testing as part of the PAT/EET inspection but do need to be tested under the EICR inspections of your fixed wiring systems.

For any more information, or to book a test, please contact us on Messenger, WhatsApp or email [email protected]

01/09/2026

Get in touch with us if you want to discuss your particular electrical requirements. We can fit around your schedules, days, evenings or weekends.

13/08/2026

Don’t forget your portable appliance testing. Only once a year and that covers the Health & Safety at Work Act section 2, Electricity at Work Regulation 4(2), and PUWER regulation 5.

This applies to all businesses, including Air B&B, bands and DJ’s, pubs and clubs, nursing homes and anywhere that customers, employees or the general public are at risk.

It is not a legal requirement to have anything PAT tested, but it is a recognised and certified way to make sure you don’t fall foul of any of the above acts and regulations. The fines and possible prison time will cost you a lot more than the cost of the testing, and then the responsibility is covered by the testing company.

We are fully insured and all of our engineers are up to date with the latest training and certification so you can rest assured that your business is in safe hands.

10/08/2026

I’ve made the decision to rebrand Rocco PAT Testing as I’m going to start moving out of ‘just for musicians’ and into holiday lets, pubs and other venues.

Now the music career is on track, I have got the time to concentrate on this side of the business as well. Over the next few days there will be some changes to the look of the page but don’t worry, it’s still going to be the same quality of service and reasonable rates.

If you have had any work done by myself over the last few years, please leave a review if possible as it all helps.

Thanks

Steve

25/01/2026

It’s that time of year again when the first pay cheque of 2026 comes in, and you finally see the back of the Christmas overdraft.

Is there a better way of celebrating than to get your music gear lovingly tested for the coming year?

Contact us for first time discounts, bulk discounts and if you are one of the lucky ones, mates rates.

The testing is carried out by a time served electrical engineer with 37 years experience who is also a full time musician so understands the needs of bands and venues. Ably assisted by a fully qualified PAT tester who is also a musician.