Richard Ayre

About Richard Ayre

Richard Ayre is Operations Director for PATTA. Also Managing Director of DRA PAT Testing Ltd.
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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

Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Update from PATTA

2020-03-21T20:35:11+00:00

Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Update from PATTA Without a doubt, we are living through unprecedented times, with much uncertainty in the business world. As you know, 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. If you have PAT Testing booked to be carried out in the next few weeks you may be thinking [...]

Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Update from PATTA2020-03-21T20:35:11+00:00

Clearing up the confusion over RCD’s

2019-10-22T09:57:02+00:00

What is an RCD?  An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you come into contact with a live wire or current. RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit-breakers cannot provide. The majority of our leads have an option to add in an RCD, to provide this invaluable level of protection. How does it work?  [...]

Clearing up the confusion over RCD’s2019-10-22T09:57:02+00:00

Phone chargers’ guidance

2019-10-22T09:55:53+00:00

British plugs & sockets are amongst the safest in the world. This is because the British BS1363 standard has been around for decades, also due to laws like the Plugs & Sockets Act 1994. In fact, it is illegal in the UK to sell an electrical item with a plug that does not conform to BS1363.They should not have a CE mark on them. However, the law becomes a very grey area when it comes [...]

Phone chargers’ guidance2019-10-22T09:55:53+00:00

Product Recalls

2024-04-28T18:50:36+00:00

If you’re not already doing it, adding product recall to your business could help your USP and help your customers safety. Most people (and we’ve all done it) go out and buy that electrical appliance but take no notice of the “register my appliance” card in the box. Well it is there for a good reason and it’s not just trying to upsell you some extra insurance. Several PAT firms are registering not just the [...]

Product Recalls2024-04-28T18:50:36+00:00

Fake fuses

2024-04-28T19:13:06+00:00

Nearly all Portable electrical items require a fuse for added protection in case of a fault. This fuse is designed to protect your device from harm should irregularities in current be detected. Fuse production is dictated by British Standard regulation BS1362 to ensure fuses are safe to use and are manufactured to full quality. But beware, there are counterfeit fuses which will cause more harm than good. These fake fuses could cause damage to [...]

Fake fuses2024-04-28T19:13:06+00:00
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