Electrical Appliances

  1. 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
  2. Recycling Electrical Appliances

    Many of us like to recycle. Honestly, chances are you’ve probably got a collection of various different coloured wheelie bins, boxes and general collection points hidden around the back of the garage, each of which can be filled with different kinds of materials. Continue reading →
  3. Electrical Insulation: Why Do We Need It?

    Please note this blog was originally published in July 2012. It was updated on the 30th April 2021. Through its technological advances, the modern world has brought us a lot of new materials, substances, and other goods to make our lives easier, better, and a lot more comfortable. Electricity is one of the most common and most relied upon of the modern inventions; it is, however, still one of the most dangerous if it is misused or its applications of use are underestimated. Continue reading →
  4. What is a PAT Test Certificate and Why Is It Important?

    Please note this blog was originally published in July 2012. It was updated on the 5th May 2021 to include new, up-to-date PAT testers.  Portable appliance testing (PAT) is well known to most people who own a business. It is the process whereby all the portable electric appliances a business owns are tested to ensure they meet high standards of safety. Continue reading →
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