What good PAT testing saves you from.
Records that stay organised
Results are logged clearly, so appliance testing does not dissolve into paperwork chaos.
Planned around your numbers
Approximate appliance totals help us prepare properly before we attend.
Clear split from EICRs
You know from the start whether the issue is an appliance or fixed wiring.
Keep track of appliance safety properly.
PAT testing is about the movable things that quietly cause trouble when nobody has checked them for a while: kettles in staff rooms, extension leads under desks, chargers, monitors, workshop kit and all the other appliances that multiply when no one is counting. The job combines a careful visual check with suitable electrical tests to help assess whether appliances can continue in use safely. Just as important, it keeps the scope honest. PAT testing deals with appliances and their leads, not the property's fixed wiring. With Electroways Ltd, that distinction is made clear from the start, so you know whether you need appliance testing, an EICR, or both. Records from Electroways Ltd give you a tidy account of what was tested and what was found.
What helps us plan the testing day.
To plan the visit properly, we need an approximate appliance quantity, the type of premises, any access restrictions and any record-keeping format you want us to work to. On the day, we identify the appliances, carry out visual checks, complete the appropriate tests and record the results for you. Testing intervals are not guessed from one blanket timetable either; they depend on the type of appliance, how it is used and the environment it works in. A PAT booking with Electroways Ltd is meant to be practical, not precious, which is handy when the real challenge is getting through a long list of items without losing track halfway through.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PAT testing and an EICR?
PAT testing concerns portable appliances and their leads, using visual checks and suitable electrical tests to assess their condition. An EICR is different because it examines the property's fixed electrical installation, such as circuits and protective equipment.
How are testing intervals decided?
There is not one blanket interval for every item. Testing needs depend on the type of appliance, how often it is used and the environment it works in. A desk fan in a dry office and hard-used equipment in a rougher setting should not be treated as identical.
What should we tell you before a PAT visit?
Send the approximate number of appliances, the premises type, any access restrictions and any record-keeping requirements in advance. That helps us plan the day sensibly and avoids turning up to a bigger or more awkward testing job than first expected.