Richard Ayre

About Richard Ayre

Richard Ayre is Operations Director for PATTA. Also Managing Director of DRA PAT Testing Ltd.
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PAT testers should be replacing non-sleeved plugs

2021-10-06T09:32:01+00:00

Replace non sleeved plugs Whilst it's not the 'law' the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association recommends replacing non-sleeved plugs for sleeved ones. Non-sleeved plugs have not been manufactured in the UK since 1984, and they don't meet the standard for safety - not having sleeves on the earth and insulation pins means a user could come into contact with the electricity supply when plugging in or unplugging a device, so these plugs don't [...]

PAT testers should be replacing non-sleeved plugs2021-10-06T09:32:01+00:00

How much should I expect to pay for PAT testing?

2024-04-28T18:40:25+00:00

PAT testing is a process carried out to check electrical equipment fitted with a plug is safe to use; it is part of health and safety in the UK. A thorough PAT is crucial to find issues that may not be detected normally, so should be carried out by an experienced, skilled operator. The price for PAT testing depends on many different factors, not least geographical area, with prices in the UK ranging from 50p [...]

How much should I expect to pay for PAT testing?2024-04-28T18:40:25+00:00

Do I really need to calibrate my PAT tester?

2021-09-13T08:19:12+00:00

PAT tester Calibration PAT tester calibration - is it really necessary? Do I really have to get it done every year? Members often ask about getting their PAT tester calibrated, and it is a question we often see pop in forums online, "do I really need my PAT tester calibrated every year? It's such an expense!" I bet your customers are asking the same question about their PAT testing! However, most responsible people, know the [...]

Do I really need to calibrate my PAT tester?2021-09-13T08:19:12+00:00

It’s time to start PAT testing again

2024-04-28T18:34:37+00:00

The HSE expects businesses to resume testing of their equipment following Covid restrictions. In early April (2021) the Health and Safety Executive updated their guidance for "thorough examination and testing of equipment", which includes electrical equipment, and we, the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association, agree with them completely. The HSE have stated that during the coronavirus pandemic, businesses may have found it difficult to carry out their [...]

It’s time to start PAT testing again2024-04-28T18:34:37+00:00

PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown

2024-04-28T18:31:00+00:00

PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown Guidance Note 01/2021 Guidance Note for PATTA Members, Duty Holders and the Public  PATTA is the trade organisation for PAT Testing Companies in the UK and we represent the interests of all of our members and others in the PAT Testing Industry. PATTA members might be wondering whether or not it is possible for them to continue working [...]

PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown2024-04-28T18:31:00+00:00

Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE

2020-09-19T07:29:22+00:00

Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE If you’ve just started to read the new Code of Practice from the IET, you might have noticed a slight change in the way that equipment is classified – previously we’ve considered mains powered electrical equipment to be Class 1 (if it has an earth connection) or Class 2 (if it has double or reinforced insulation.) Some equipment has required an earth [...]

Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE2020-09-19T07:29:22+00:00

What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020

2021-03-10T17:20:26+00:00

Scope of the New Code of Practice – What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020 Guidance Note for PATTA Members, Duty Holders and the Public What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? We’ve been contacted by a few people recently with queries about what items you should check if you carry out PAT Testing. There are a lot of conflicting opinions around at the moment, and [...]

What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/20202021-03-10T17:20:26+00:00

The new Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment –  5th Edition (2020).

2021-01-09T17:41:24+00:00

The new Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment –  5th Edition (2020). You might have heard that there is a new Code of Practice (CoP) from the IET – this is quite a big deal for people in the PAT Testing Industry, as it sets out standards and procedures that people will follow when carrying out their work. PATTA was very happy to be asked to [...]

The new Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment –  5th Edition (2020).2021-01-09T17:41:24+00:00

The all-new Code of Practice for PAT testing

2020-08-14T06:26:58+00:00

The NEW 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment The 5th Edition has been written by author, James Eade; the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association has been involved directly in the writing of it.  Having a representative for the industry on the panel at every meeting and discussion along the way has ensured that the new book has been written with the PAT tester in mind.  [...]

The all-new Code of Practice for PAT testing2020-08-14T06:26:58+00:00

Working from home, safely, during the lockdown

2020-04-25T11:08:10+00:00

A guide to staying safe at home, whilst at work So, most of us are now working from home while we adapt to the impact Covid-19 is having on our lives. We have new routines, or no routine and we're trying to work whilst the kids run riot and the dogs wants to be on our lap - we're all adjusting to new ways of working such as having our meetings on the [...]

Working from home, safely, during the lockdown2020-04-25T11:08:10+00:00
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