What is Portable Appliance Testing…
Portable Appliance Testing is a series of tests to ensure the safety of all who use these appliances. It is a series of in-service tests that repeat the manufacturers’ safety tests.
These tests are conducted on-site using a microprocessor controlled test instrument and the results downloaded to a computer and stored, after which a detailed report is issued to the customer.
How it’s done…
Excel Electrical will come to your premises, test your equipment with minimal disruption to your business and issue you with a detailed report on the performance of your equipment. This report is downloaded from the test instrument. If any of your equipment is found to be unsafe, we can make a repair on the spot, to correct minor defects, in order to avoid decommissioning important equipment.
All equipment tested will be labeled with a unique identifying number, to cross-reference with the test report. We will store your data for 5 years, or we can supply you with a database, containing your test results in electronic format.
The testing procedure for each appliance is as follows:
- Identify the class of appliance. Select the test routine to be carried out on the appliance. Proceed through the tests until appliance has passed or failed.
- Print label for item. On each label there is a unique asset ID number, next test date and a Pass/Fail indication.
- The label is stuck to the appliance as a quick and obvious sign that the item has been tested. Labels easily attach around cables. Labels serve as a reminder of when the retest is due.
