PAT Testing

Local PAT testing when and where you need it

Prime Electrical is at your service to provide PAT testing for all the appliances at your commercial or industrial site.

Electrical safety is no laughing matter. In the workplace, it’s a legal requirement for employers to ensure the equipment used by their staff is kept in good condition at all times. Regular PAT testing is a sure-fire way of doing so – and Prime Electrical are here to help.

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Steve B

23 hours ago

Top service connecting up a an oven from Callum and Ethan this afternoon, friendly lads, did a clean job and knocked the job out quickly too! Thanks guys, I'm absolutely chuffed to bits!

Space Vapor

2 days ago

Excellent and responsive team, very happy with the service provided and will use Prime gping forward as my first choice of Electricians when needed!

Marilyn Carre

1 week ago

At last! An electrician who comes when he says he will. The young man who came to fix my light was very polite, and I felt he was thorough in what he did. My light was flickering and getting very hot, and he tightened everything up, as that seemed to be the issue. He also took a photo of the light so that if is should need replacing, he knew what to order for me. You've got yourselves a new customer!! Thank you.

Christine Tomlinson

1 week ago

We booked an appointment for a small repair and Prime responded almost immediately. The work was completed by Ethan who was friendly and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Prime and we will definitely use them again.

Jennifer Gare

2 months ago

From the minute that I contacted this company the service was superb. Prompt, efficient and well priced. I would highly recommend them.

Hugo Willson

2 months ago

Great business. the couple of times I've used Prime Electrical their lads have turned up on time and got on with the work quickly and to a high standard. Happy to go back again in the future.

Ashley Jeanne

2 months ago

Very quick response time and sorted some work I needed doing within the same week. Also very reasonably priced would definitely recommend.

Gareth Kaungwa

5 months ago

Very good and prompt service from Steven and his team. Recommend them

What is PAT testing?

Portable appliance testing, better known as PAT testing, refers to the inspection of all electrical appliance and equipment on a given premises to ensure that they remain in a safe and fully working condition.

PAT testing is especially relevant for owners of commercial or industrial properties, since business owners are required by law to guarantee that the equipment at their employees’ disposal does not present a risk to their health or safety.

Although the law does not explicitly state that obtaining a PAT certificate is necessary, it is an excellent method of keeping all electrical appliances in good working order and ensuring you meet the requirements of the law and your insurance policy. That’s why it’s highly advisable to carry out PAT testing on a regular basis.

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Leave it to the professionals

PAT testing can be carried out with the requisite knowledge and experience to do so.

While some appliances can be checked with a mere visual inspection, others will require a more thorough examination and test. For that reason, it’s a good idea to leave PAT testing up to the professionals.

At Prime Electrical, we have over 30 years of experience in testing all kinds of portable appliances across a diverse array of industries and businesses. Each of our engineers is Part P qualified and NAPIT accredited, meaning we can guarantee the highest standards when testing your equipment.

NAPIT approved and Part P qualified
Thorough PAT testing services offered for all kinds of premises
Efficient, affordable and reliable
More than 30 years of experience serving the Jersey community
All work is fully insured and guaranteed

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PAT testing FAQs

Read answers to some of the questions we are most frequently asked about PAT testing.

What kinds of appliances fall under PAT testing?

All appliances which are fitted with an electrical plug or a spur box are considered portable appliances and are suitable for PAT testing. In an office environment, typical equipment which are subject to PAT testing include computers, vacuum cleaners, kettles, microwaves and printers.

Is PAT testing a legal requirement?

According to the law, all employers must ensure that the equipment and appliances under their care are safe to use at all times. While the wording of the law does not explicitly state how these must be maintained, PAT testing is a robust method of guaranteeing their safety and functionality. Failure to conduct regular PAT testing (and keep records of the same) could make a company vulnerable to lawsuits and penalties.

What are the most common issues that PAT testing detects?

There are a variety of different problems that can be identified by PAT testing, but the most common include fraying, cuts or abrasions on the appliance cable, crooked pins or cracked casing of the plug, stains or burns on the appliance and unsuitable working conditions in its environment (such as damp, dusty or otherwise dangerous climates).

How often should I conduct PAT testing?

The frequency of PAT testing that an appliance demands will depend on how often it is used, the amount of power it consumes and its service record. For example, a vacuum cleaner that is moved around an office on a daily basis and which has experienced issues in the past will require more regular testing than a stationary computer. For guidance on how often to conduct PAT testing on your equipment, feel free to get in touch with Prime Electrical.

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