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Small batch Pat testing within a 10 mile radius of Royal Wootton Bassett
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http://www.pat-testing-directory.co.uk https://www.patlabel.co.uk
I have heard concerns that my low prices may indicate a lesser quality of service. Please be assured that I carry out a full visual inspection before testing in the prescribed manner. I am currently using the latest Kewtech Easypat Plus machine, and include identification labelling along with a certificate in PDF form supplied by email on the same day, enabling you to prove compliance. The only thing less you may experience is the cost.
I ONLY CATER FOR SMALL NUMBERS AND WELCOME ENQUIRIES FROM MICRO
BUSINESSES,TRADESMEN, MOBILE ENTERTAINERS/VENDORS, STUDENTS TAKING EQUIPMENT TO
COLLEGE, RENTAL PROPERTIES ETC.
I have a simple 2 tier pricing system:
Portable items i.e. hand tools musical equipment etc, I will test up to 10
items for £25, then the price drops to £1.50 each. In the case of offices or houses I charge £35 for the first 10 then £1.50 each as they requre more time to test because of the need to move items and trace cables etc.
Free fuse replacement and minor repairs are included in the price. I charge £5 to replace a
damaged plug and there are no other hidden charges or VAT as my turnover is below the threshold.
Please note: because of the small sums involved I do not do
accounts without prior arrangement and ask for payment when the work is completed by BACS transfer,
cheque, or cash.
Thanks for dropping by, my name is Pat Maher which many people think quite apt for a pat tester. I have lived
and worked in Swindon and the local surrounding area for over 60 years and am
committed to providing a first class service at a price that nobody will be
deterred by. I started this business 14 years ago when my wife, who owns a
local pet food shop was quoted £75.00 to test the four items she has there. Having started work as a toolmaker in Swindon at 15 and
moving to sales after my apprenticeship, l changed roles many times to ensure a
sensible income. These have included carpentry, debt counselling, window/door installation, private investigation and for the last 15 years of full time employment, freelance court advocacy. After my retirement l got rather bored and noting the price my wife was quoted I
thought there may be many people only needing a few items tested and so after
the appropriate retraining, Pat's Testing Swindon was born in March 2012.
My aim is not to bore anybody with reams of technical jargon
as there is already an abundant source of this on the internet, (which I will
gladly point you to if required) but simply to enable a reliable affordable
reduction in risk of injury in the workplace and to eliminate the cost of fines
for non compliance with the four main relevant acts that stipulate safety
procedure in the use of electrical appliances. This basically means
any piece of electrical equipment from 110 - 230 volt, (in the domestic market)
that is fitted with a plug, although the latest code of practice now also
includes some fixed wired appliances and visual inspections of low voltage
laptops etc due to the risk of battery leakage.
Please be aware that there is no law that says portable appliance
testing is mandatory. Legislation simply states that any business operation
where an employee or member of the public may come into contact with electrical
appliances, then "the safety of these items must be ensured where
reasonably practicable". Portable appliance testing or Electrical Equipment Testing (as the 5th edition now stipulates) is simply a cost effective means of doing this.
Although not compulsory, it is wise to be aware of the danger and financial consequences of not taking reasonable steps to ensure safety in the environment that you are in. It is also prudent to check if it is a
requirement of your Public Liability insurance and the places you may be working in. Turning up with your DJ equipment or burger van and being denied entry could be rather embarassing and costly.
The recommended test frequency varies according with risk
and wear factors, for example three monthly for building sites where harsh wear
and tear is likely, whereas low risk environments such as offices, where
appliances are not moved, the re-test frequency can be 4 years. The test
frequency is decided by you or a nominated risk assessor, but if taking
equipment to a venue, or working on site, most will require an annual
certificate, as will HMO lettings.
Some people argue that new
equipment doesn't require testing, this may well be the case with household names, but there is an increasing amount of imported
electrical goods which can be lethal such as IEC (kettle) leads with insulated earth
pins, no fuses and phoney safety labelling being prime examples. One may also face having to prove the item is new in the event of an incident so it pays to cover all eventualities.
I welcome tradesmen, mobile entertainers, bands, DJ's,
mobile food bars, HMO's, student hairdressers attending college/university
courses, micro businesses etc. and those who need an annual certificate to
comply with the requirements of the places they visit. It is prudent to check,
even if you only want to play a CD at a church hall for example, rather than
turning up and being told that you cannot do so without an up to date
certificate.
On that note I supply certificates in PDF format,
so you can reprint if lost or damaged and I also keep copies of every job completed and can e-mail them to you quickly if required. I carry out the
procedures in the prescribed manner. Firstly by a full visual inspection of
cables and assets externally and plugs internally for correct fuse rating and
connections, making any minor repairs/fuse changes required which greatly
reduces the failure rate and is included in the above prices. Each asset that
passes the visual stage is then tested and labelled accordingly. A
report/certificate with numerical log of each asset's test results including:
voltage, amperage, earth continuity, insulation, resistance, leakage current and
polarity (in the case of extension leads) is then supplied.
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