• The forums will be unavailable for a few hours on Saturday 6th June, when they do return they will initially be in a degraded state with some features missing, but normal posting/reading will be possible. The main website will not be affected by these updates.
    New user registrations are currently disabled.
    Some other features of the forum are also currently disabled.

PAT Testing

spitfire said:
There is no legal requirement to PAT test in the workplace never mind the home. In the workplace you need to have a scheme of electrical maintenance in place and often PAT testing is the easiest way to do this. PAT testing firms try to have your eyes out as it is easier for them to come in and blanket test everything as opposed to what is actually due. It’s money for old rope. As for PAT testing at home, never heard of it unless maybe the OP is wanting to rent it out fully furnished and wants to cover his arse. 2 grand sounds ridiculous though. Of course this could be a big whooosh by the Op.
Click to expand...
Nope, four separate firms quoting £1750-£2250, inclusive of VAT. One quoted £750, but didn’t have the required attitude to adequately PAT test my house.

Unbelievably expensive but guess I’ll just have to bite the bullet.

As for what’s legal and what’s not, it’s illegal to steal washing powder from Asda, but people do it. Am I going to drive to Asda, walk in and shoplift a 2kg tub of Persil? No.
 

TDalt said:
Nope, four separate firms quoting £1750-£2250, inclusive of VAT. One quoted £750, but didn’t have the required attitude to adequately PAT test my house.

Unbelievably expensive but guess I’ll just have to bite the bullet.

As for what’s legal and what’s not, it’s illegal to steal washing powder from Asda, but people do it. Am I going to drive to Asda, walk in and shoplift a 2kg tub of Persil? No.
Click to expand...
Fair play to you keeping this one going. Canny wind up :lol:
 
Why is it a wind up getting the electrics in your house PAT tested? It’s just common sense and good practice. It’s these firms that are on a wind up, quoting these prices. I’ve put it out through one of those “checkatrade” type websites and see what people quote me and what reviews they have.
 
TDalt said:
Why is it a wind up getting the electrics in your house PAT tested? It’s just common sense and good practice. It’s these firms that are on a wind up, quoting these prices. I’ve put it out through one of those “checkatrade” type websites and see what people quote me and what reviews they have.
Click to expand...
My goodness man! Careful tapping on those keys, they might be full of feral untested rampantly dangerous electricity. Make sure you see their ID badge and 'phone head office to check them out when they come to you quadruple locked door.
 
Last edited:
TDalt said:
Why is it a wind up getting the electrics in your house PAT tested? It’s just common sense and good practice. It’s these firms that are on a wind up, quoting these prices. I’ve put it out through one of those “checkatrade” type websites and see what people quote me and what reviews they have.
Click to expand...
What do you think might happen if you don't?

Do you even know what they are actually testing?

Do you have a modern consumer unit with RCB's and MCB's?

Do you check your stuff is intact, has the correct fuse and has no loose wires?

I think, like others, that you are on a wind up.

No company would serious quote those figures for a bit of PAT. The top rate would be £3 an item but probably closer to £1.

Do you have your own defib at home? Probably a better use of £800.
 
jackynutmeg said:
Just reminded me on...this months home fire drill is over due.
Click to expand...
I worked with a bloke who did this regularly with his family. I think he had one of those window ladder things as well.

Probably a sensible thing if you have kids.

I used to travel a lot for work and I always made a note of where the fire exit was in my hotel.
 
SickAsFC said:
Just spend the £2000 getting your consumer unit wiring etc to current regulation and use your electrical appliances with gay abandon knowing your safe.
Click to expand...

I've only read up to page 2 then skipped to the end and saw the above, was about to post something similar.
Can't believe someone thinks like the OP like.
 
spitfire said:
There is no legal requirement to PAT test in the workplace never mind the home. In the workplace you need to have a scheme of electrical maintenance in place and often PAT testing is the easiest way to do this. PAT testing firms try to have your eyes out as it is easier for them to come in and blanket test everything as opposed to what is actually due. It’s money for old rope. As for PAT testing at home, never heard of it unless maybe the OP is wanting to rent it out fully furnished and wants to cover his arse. 2 grand sounds ridiculous though. Of course this could be a big whooosh by the Op.
Click to expand...
No legal requirement but a businesses insurer will usually insist on it as part of their liability cover.
I've never heard of such a thing for residential insurance though. God knows why the OP would go to the expense of it. Do you have the little green stickers on all of the appliances as well?

I got Sunderland PAT Testing to do my office last time I needed it. Bloke and his son came out to do it. Struck me as something you could quite easily do yourself mind. But it must be incredibly dull.
 
Gobuchul said:
What do you think might happen if you don't?

Do you even know what they are actually testing?

Do you have a modern consumer unit with RCB's and MCB's?

Do you check your stuff is intact, has the correct fuse and has no loose wires?

I think, like others, that you are on a wind up.

No company would serious quote those figures for a bit of PAT. The top rate would be £3 an item but probably closer to £1.

Do you have your own defib at home? Probably a better use of £800.
Click to expand...
Dya know what , thats not a bad shout at all if you can afford it . About a grand and it may save you ,your family or a neighbours life someday cos if your clock stops your almost certainly dead before an ambulance gets there . Puts your kettle fusing into perspective like .
 
TDalt said:
Been quoted £2k to get all electrical devices in the house PAT tested. Seems high to me, I do this every few years and I’m sure last time it was only £300-400, which is reasonable.

Anyone know anyone who can do this in East Boldon? Usually takes about a day, but provided the kettle is PAT tested first, you get unlimited cups of tea (not actually unlimited, accepting anymore than 3/4 teas is greedy and rude).
Click to expand...
Could I suggest you spend 300 quid on wine, get blootered and you won’t care about ya toaster anymore.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top