How Often Should You PAT Test? Getting Retest Intervals Right
There is no universal annual rule. The IET Code of Practice sets intervals by risk and environment — here is how to…
Read articleWhat Happens When an Appliance Fails Its PAT Test?
A fail is not a disaster — it is the system working. Here is what we do, what you receive, and what…
Read articlePAT Testing for Landlords in Scotland: What You Actually Need
What Scottish letting law requires of the appliances you supply, how it differs from the five-yearly electrical inspection, and what tenants are…
Read articleEICR vs PAT Testing: What Is the Difference?
One covers the fixed wiring in the building, the other covers the appliances you plug into it. They are separate reports and…
Read articleHow Much Does PAT Testing Cost?
What drives the price, why per-item pricing can mislead, and what a fair quote for a UK business actually looks like.
Read articleClass I and Class II Appliances: What Appliance Class Means for Your Test
Appliance class decides which tests are performed and what a pass actually proves. Here is how to recognise each one and why…
Read articleExtension Leads: The Most Failed Item in Any PAT Test
They are cheap, ignored, and fail more often than anything else on site. Here is why, and what to do about it.
Read articleWhat Is an Electrical Asset Register, and Why Does Yours Matter?
The certificate proves a test happened. The asset register is the document that is actually useful afterwards.
Read articleHow to Prepare Your Premises for a PAT Test
Thirty minutes of preparation makes the visit faster, cheaper and far less disruptive. Here is what actually helps.
Read articleIs PAT Testing a Legal Requirement in the UK?
No law names PAT testing directly — but the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 do require you to maintain electrical equipment in…
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