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PAT Testers

  1. FREE Seaward PATGuard 3 Licence with Apollo 500+/600+ PAT Testers

    On the right is an Seaward banner featuring an Apollo 600+, PATGuard licence card, and Seaward logo on a red background. Between the PAT tester and licence card is a black sticker with white lettering that reads "FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY". On the left of the banner, white text on a small strip on red background reads "FREE SEAWARD SOFTWARE". Beneath this large white text on a blue background reads "FREE 1-Year Licence with Seaward Apollo 500+ & Apollo 600+ PAT Testers". Beneath this is an oval "Save £146" button. 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 →
  2. Do I Need to Calibrate my PAT Tester? Common PAT Calibration FAQs Answered

    On the left of the image, large white text on a navy background reads "Do You Need To Calibrate Your PAT Tester?". Beneath this smaller, light blue text reads "Common FAQs Answered". On the right of the image are three PAT testers on a grey background. From left to right there's a yellow Martindale PAT Tester; then a white and green Kewtech EZYPAT-PLUS; finally there's a grey and red Seaward Apollo 500+. 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 →
  3. PAT Tester Buyer's Guide: 5 Questions For Choosing a PAT Tester

    The background of the banner consists of three PAT testers (from left to right): Seaward PrimeTest 50, UNI-T UT528, and Kewtech SMARTPAT. Diagonal orange blocks lie over the PrimeTest 50 and UNI-T UT528 becoming more transparent towards the right. Two blue triangles are placed in the corner and underneath the UT528. Large, white text reading '5 Questions to Help You Choose a PAT Tester' lies on top of the orange blocks. 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
  4. Seaward Summer Promo – Free 1-Year PATGuard 3 Licence with Apollo PAT Testers

    In the centre of the image on a red background are an Apollo PAT Tester and laptop with the PATGuard 3 logo on the screen. To the left, in bold, large, white text reads "FREE 1 Year PATGuard 3 Licence with any Apollo Purchase*" and beneath this in small white text it reads "*Offer valid on Apollo units purchased before September 2022. Terms & conditions apply". In the top right corner, "RECORD, STORE AND REPORT" are written in white text. In the bottom right corner is the Seaward logo. 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 →
  5. Martindale Answers Common PAT Testing Questions

    Martindale's logo sits on a black background at the top-left of the image. Beneath it, white text reads 'Martindale Outlines the Requirements for PAT Testing'. On the right, a Martindale PAT tester shows a PASS result. 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 →
  6. Avoid These 9 Common PAT Testing Mistakes

    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 →
  7. Seaward Apollo+ Is More Than Just a PAT Tester

    On the left of the image some hands are holding a Seaward Apollo+ PAT Tester, fire extinguishers are in the background. In the middle of the image a column of interconnected hexagons house images of (from top to bottom) an emergency exit, forklift, and a man with a ladder. On the right of the image, white text on a red background reads 'The Apollo will streamline your PPM safety checks and risk assessment processes... ...it's so much more than a PAT tester'. Underneath the text there is a Seaward logo. 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 →
  8. Should I PAT Test Christmas Lights?

    Please note that this blog was originally published on the 2nd October 2016. It was updated on the 9th December 2024. On the left is an out-of-focus close-up image of lights on a Christmas tree. On the right, large, green text on a pale grey background reads "Should I PAT Test Christmas Lights?". Three lines of small green, red and cream dots down the middle of the banner separate the photo and the text. 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 →
  9. What do you need to know about the 5th Edition?

    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 →
  10. Seaward Celebrates Our 20th Anniversary with Special Offer

    Apollo 500+ and Seaward PATGuard 3 Software on the right of the image. On the left the text reads "PASS 20th Anniversary Offer Free Seaward PATGuard Software with Apollo 500+ & 600+". The whole image has a red background. 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 →
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