Portable Appliance testing includes a series of inspections and electrical tests on each item. These tests vary depending on the class of the item.
A visual inspection is carried out to check for faults/damage to the:
- Plug Casing -(Damaged or scorch marked)
- Damage to the flex of the appliance. (Cracked or cut)
- The Wiring of the plug is checked to ensure connections and secure termination
- The fuse rating of the plug is checked
Once these visual tests have been carried out a number of Electrical tests are performed depending on the class of the equipment.
Appliance testing results are then stored onto our testing equipment and the electrical item marked accordingly with a pass or fail label.
What to do if your appliance fails a test.
In most circumstances an appliance that has failed a test is easily repaired on site.
Most faults occur during the visual inspection, and can usually be rectified by replacing the plug or flex.
If the item is not repairable, we will remove the plug from the appliance immediately. This ensures that the item is not accidentally plugged into the mains electricity supply, we will notify you of any items that are beyond repair.
The testing Engineer will then return to our office and download the entire test results from your site.
These are then compiled into a report and returned to you in CD format with a free viewer program for your PC or paper format for you to store in your files. We hold copies of all the test results at our office.
