PATTA News & Guidance

I thought it would be a good idea to explain to you, our members and supporters, what we’re currently involved in; so that you can see what we’re up to and see how we’re progressing forward.   In 2013 the PAT testing Network was established with the aim of attempting to connect people operating in [...]

"Second-hand" hops in Scotland that sell electrical appliances for re-use are now required to hold a stamp of approval from Resolve .  Resolve is the quality standards scheme in Scotland for shops that sell items for reuse.  This seems like a really good idea, read the full article from The National: "SCOTLAND’S second-hand shopping scene [...]

To be "portable" means for an appliance to not be part of the building or fixed system, meaning that it needs to be able to be easily disconnected from the main power supply and moved to another location. So that "PAT test" only relates to appliances that can be unplugged.  A simple definition would [...]

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 [...]

PAT Testing in a holiday let In Cornwall, a lot of the County relies heavily on the tourism industry. Since we started testing in the South West, each year, around 30-50% of our business has been through holiday lets alone. There are some Letting agents who insist on a PAT Certificate before they will advertise [...]

Guidance on Phone Chargers   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 [...]