Purplewood Electrical

07/07/2023

https://www.purplewood.co.uk/prioritising-pat-testing-safeguarding-your-business-through-electrical-safety

Purplewood Electrical are reliable electrical contractors, with specialist services in Inspection and Testing, PAT Testing and Emergency Light Testing. Based in Eastbourne, we cover East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and Kent and carry out Industrial, Commercial and Domestic works.

06/06/2023

Emergency Light Testing now available.
Are your emergency lights up to regulation standard?
Have you had your annual testing done?

01/09/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Plug (4 of 9)

Appliance plug must have it's 'flexible cable secure in it's anchorage.'**.

Looking at the inside of this plug, you'll see the flex is firmly in place and secured by it's grip. It should not be possible to pull and push the flex's outer sheath from the plug itself. If any of the three inner cables are visible when the plug is closed, it will instantly fail a PAT test.

** As per IET Code of Practice

31/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Plug (3 of 9)

Appliance plug must be 'free from any signs of over heating'**.

Our picture today shows the extreme case, likely seconds away from a full on fire. Look carefully at your plugs and sockets though, for any signs discolouration. If in doubt, remove the appliance from service.

** As per IET Code of Practice

28/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Plug (2 of 9)

Appliance plug must be 'free from cracks or damage'**.

If the plug is showing any signs of damage, no matter how minor, remove the appliance from service until repaired.

** As per IET Code of Practice

27/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Plug (1 of 9)

Appliance plug must be 'not loose in socket-outlets and can be removed without difficulty'**.

If the plug is loose in the socket, or is difficult to remove, it may not be safe.

** As per IET Code of Practice

26/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Suitability (1 of 1)

Suitability: 'Equipment suitable for the work it is required to carry out'.*

Probably not what you want to see at the dentist, and definitely a fail on a user check!

* As per IET Code of Practice

25/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Environment (3 of 3)

Environment: 'Equipment not normally left on overnight'.*

If it can be turned off overnight, ensure it is.

* As per IET Code of Practice

24/08/2020

PAT Testing User Checks Series: Environment (2 of 3)

Environment: 'No improper use of extension leads or multiway adaptors'.*

Devices should plug straight into a multiway adaptor without another adaptor first, often referred to as 'daisychaining'.

* As per IET Code of Practice