Really useful videos and much appreciated. Any chance of a video going through all the various test sequences on a PAT machine? I have an Apollo 500+ and only use about half of the options and wonder if i am missing something.
Hi, do you need to test radios, cd players, as they are class 2 items , the only place you can attach the fly lead would be the aerial or on large systems , metal casing and speaker connections.
hi, i have found your videos very helpful, just wanted to know if it is worth buying the IET 5th edition code of practice, i only do in house PAT testing for the company i work for.
Yes, worth buying as it is good reference. Also, the COP is written for dutyholders as well as PAT testers so that they understand their obligations as an employer
Any tips for doing the 2377 C&G PAT ...?? Taking it in Nov. Already have what one interviewer referred to my online PAT qualification I understand to be legally recognized as MICKY MOUSE and the Kewtech Tester I got for £360... is it that the 2377 includes FIXED appliance testing (in house purpose designed circuits) whereas my online course and certificate is for truly portable equipment only etc etc etc
I think one thing to remember is that there is no such thing as a legally recognised PAT tester or test course. To carry out PAT testing you only have to be someone competent but that is down to you how to demonstrate that. Doing a 2377 course is not necessarily the holy grail unless you are working for someone who may stipulate that you have it.
I'm an approved electrician 50 years experience (yep that old) . I did repairs for rental properties and was asked by the letting agent if I could do some pat testing I said yes and she said do you have a C&G pat certification. I said no I don't need one as my electrical qualification demonstrates I am a competent person. Apparently the pat testing company told if they don't have C&G in pat then they are not qualified. The same crowd said it was mandatory to test every 12 months. I told her to ask them for a copy of their testers C&G qualifications for audit purposes . Turns out half of them never had it.
Really useful videos and much appreciated. Any chance of a video going through all the various test sequences on a PAT machine? I have an Apollo 500+ and only use about half of the options and wonder if i am missing something.
Great suggestion!
Such useful info thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, do you need to test radios, cd players, as they are class 2 items , the only place you can attach the fly lead would be the aerial or on large systems , metal casing and speaker connections.
yes, if class 2 then you would connect your probe to any exposed metal.
using the apollo 600+ what test do you do on a computer moulded lead? Lead 0.1 Ohm 500v IR??
it does depend on the length and csa of the flex. some cables are .75mm or 1mm. could be between 0.1 and .0.15
@@caterhampattesting .75mm and 1m length?
hi, i have found your videos very helpful, just wanted to know if it is worth buying the IET 5th edition code of practice, i only do in house PAT testing for the company i work for.
Yes, worth buying as it is good reference. Also, the COP is written for dutyholders as well as PAT testers so that they understand their obligations as an employer
Any tips for doing the 2377 C&G PAT ...?? Taking it in Nov. Already have what one interviewer referred to my online PAT qualification I understand to be legally recognized as MICKY MOUSE and the Kewtech Tester I got for £360... is it that the 2377 includes FIXED appliance testing (in house purpose designed circuits) whereas my online course and certificate is for truly portable equipment only etc etc etc
I think one thing to remember is that there is no such thing as a legally recognised PAT tester or test course.
To carry out PAT testing you only have to be someone competent but that is down to you how to demonstrate that. Doing a 2377 course is not necessarily the holy grail unless you are working for someone who may stipulate that you have it.
@@caterhampattesting That seems ok mate but why did they think of my online £60 certificate as Micky Mouse??
I'm an approved electrician 50 years experience (yep that old) . I did repairs for rental properties and was asked by the letting agent if I could do some pat testing I said yes and she said do you have a C&G pat certification. I said no I don't need one as my electrical qualification demonstrates I am a competent person. Apparently the pat testing company told if they don't have C&G in pat then they are not qualified. The same crowd said it was mandatory to test every 12 months.
I told her to ask them for a copy of their testers C&G qualifications for audit purposes . Turns out half of them never had it.
Should not have any problems using 500V IR testing.
I"m really struggling with Class 1 and the Seaward Apollo 400+ keeps failing >19.99 any suggestions? thanks so much!
which test specifically is it failing? on every appliance or just one item inparticular?