PAT Testers

For the rest of the year, when you buy a Seaward Apollo 500+ or Seaward Apollo 600+ PAT Tester or PAT Testing Kit, you’ll receive a FREE one-year licence to Seaward’s PATGuard 3 Testing and Reporting Software, worth £146. This limited offer is only available to UK customers until the 31st of December 2024. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of this promotion! Continue reading →

Do I need to calibrate my PAT Tester? People ask this question all the time, and we understand why. Calibrating your PAT is costly; it’s inconvenient; it’s annoying. However, the reality is it’s also necessary. Missing a calibration could be devastating and likely to cost you more money and generate more inconvenience than if you'd just calibrated your tester in the first place. Find out why PAT tester calibration is so crucial and get the answers to other frequently asked questions.[1] Continue reading →

Choosing a PAT tester can be confusing regardless of your qualifications or experience. This guide aims to help you make the correct choice for your needs. As there are no hard and fast rules or laws regarding PAT testing, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions before investing in a portable appliance tester. Read more

Buy any Seaward Apollo 400+, 500+, or 600+ PAT Tester or PAT Tester Kit between the 22nd June 2022 and 31st August 2022 and you’ll receive a free 1-year Seaward PATGuard 3 Software Licence, worth £157 (inc VAT). Continue reading →

In recent blog posts, Martindale Electric’s Steve Dunning and Paul Wilson outline PAT testing and training requirements. In doing so, they have answered many common PAT testing FAQs. This blog summarises the information presented by Dunning and Wilson.[1]   Continue reading →

Even seasoned professionals with years of experience testing portable appliances are liable to make the occasional PAT testing mistake. Using Martindale’s guide to Basic PAT Testing Mistakes, we’ve compiled a list of nine common PAT testing mistakes to avoid.[1] Continue reading →

Seaward’s Apollo 500+ and Apollo 600+ are 5th Edition compliant, downloadable PAT testers. In addition to a comprehensive selection of electrical tests and practical, ergonomic features such as an extensive memory, full QWERTY keyboard, and colour HD display, these market-leading models also include safety checks and risk assessments for streamlining your Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines. Continue reading →

Please note that this blog was originally published on the 2nd October 2016. It was updated on the 5th December 2022. Christmas lights brighten up our workplaces and homes; so, please don’t miss out on bringing festive cheer to your workspace for fear that your Christmas lights may be unsafe. Continue reading →

In September last year, the new Code of Practice (5th edition) for inspection and testing of electrical appliances was released by the IET. It provides full guidance on the standards that are required for electrical appliance safety, along with advice on determining whether electrical equipment is fit for continued use. Continue reading →

This year PASS Ltd turns 20! We started as a distributor of PAT testers; now, we boast an eclectic portfolio of thermal cameras, tools, and test equipment supported by calibration and training services. One of the first manufacturers to see our potential and partner with us was fellow local company Seaward. In 2002 we secured a contract to sell Seaward’s PAT testers; today, we are a leading UK supplier of Seaward PAT testers and test equipment, as well as an approved Seaward service centre. To celebrate our 20th anniversary and long-lasting, profitable relationship, Seaward are offering our customers a FREE year’s subscription to their PATGuard 3 Software with every Apollo 500+ and Apollo 600+ PAT Tester (limited time only). Continue reading →