pat testing

[Rob48]

Im reading up on pat testing and theres a bit where it says while resistance testing "CONNECT PHASE AND NEUTRAL "together

is there a specific tool that is designed for this? or can you just use long crocodile clips with my multi tester?

any help appreciated guys and thanks in advance

Rob

 

[Theorysparky]

what scenario would you need to do that

i do some pat testing but i just plug the plug into my tester....

or am i missing something

 

[Rob48]

what scenario would you need to do thati do some pat testing but i just plug the plug into my tester....

or am i missing something

Im using or intend using a multi meter instead of actual pat tester

 

[Terry W]

Im using or intend using a multi meter instead of actual pat tester

why ?

 

[Rob48]

why ?

because i dont have a pat tester ?

 

[ProDave]

a "multi meter" is wholey inappropriate for PAT testing. That is if you mean a general purpose volt / amp / ohm meter of the sort used in electronics. They test ohms at low voltage and low current so won't give accurate readings.

Or do you mean a proper electricians insulation / continuity tester. That WILL work for PAT testing, because it does it's resistance (earth continuity) testing at a decent current, and applies a high voltage when doing insulation testing.

If regularly doing PAT testing, then get a dedicated PAT tester. Otherwise for a one off, if you have a proper insulation / continuity tester, then just make up an adaptor from a 13A socket to plug into the tester.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

because i dont have a pat tester ?

Now that made me laugh, but please note Daves advice just above.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

You can also hire a proper PAT meter....

If you have a lot of stuff to test it may be financially viable to pay for itself in saved time.

:C

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Why do people call this Portable appliance testing testing ?

Just because 'everyone' does this, does it make it right ?

 

[Robin Spark]

Why do people call this Portable appliance testing testing ?Just because 'everyone' does this, does it make it right ?

Would you be happier if we called it pitapat instead? :slap

 

[ProDave]

Would you be happier if we called it pitapat instead? :slap

No he wants us to say PA testing.

It's like PCB boards, LCD displays, VCR recorders, PIR reports etc where common usage is wrong.

 

[steptoe]

like drinking beer,

what else is there?

drinkin' would be enough.