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A1 Pat Testing Services
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Scotish Whiskey Distillery Pat Testing
In a Scottish whiskey distillery, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is crucial for ensuring the safety of electrical equipment, particularly in environments with potential hazards like flammable vapors. While not always a strict legal requirement, it's highly recommended for employers to maintain a safe working environment and comply with regulations like the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Elaboration:
Why PAT Testing is Important:
Distilleries use a wide variety of electrical equipment, from basic appliances to specialized machinery involved in the distillation process. Flammable vapors released during distillation and other processes create an inherent risk of fire. PAT testing helps identify and mitigate these risks by checking for electrical faults that could ignite these vapors
Legal Requirements:
While the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 doesn't explicitly mandate PAT testing annually, it does require employers to ensure all electrical equipment is maintained in a safe condition. PAT testing is a key part of fulfilling this requirement.
Scope of PAT Testing:
PAT testing typically involves a visual inspection of appliances and equipment for damage, followed by electrical testing to check continuity, insulation, and earth bonding. It's not limited to appliances with plugs; any electrical system at work, including those wired directly to the supply, should be inspected.
Competent Person:
A competent person, trained in PAT testing procedures, should conduct the testing.
Benefits of PAT Testing:
Regular PAT testing helps prevent accidents, equipment failure, and potential fires. It also ensures compliance with safety regulations and provides a record of the condition of electrical equipment.
Frequency:
The frequency of PAT testing depends on the type of equipment and how frequently it's used. For example, equipment used more often, like portable tools or vacuum cleaners, may need to be tested more frequently than equipment used less often.
Distillery-Specific Considerations:
In distilleries, the presence of flammable vapors and hot surfaces means that PAT testing should be particularly thorough and conducted at appropriate intervals, depending on the type of equipment and its usage.
Turriff Pat Testing is able to provide a fast & efficient but still professional independent Portable Appliance Testing Company based in Turriff, Aberdeenshire Turriff Pat Testing are able to serve clients throughout the areas of Aberdeenshire & Moray.
We also carry out pat testing for customers with air BNB and other short term lets which is now required under scotlands new mandatory council license scheme.
Turriff Pat Testing test engineers are competent to perform Portable Appliance Testing and are qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds Qualifications 2377-200 "Certificate of Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" are C.R.B. checked for your peace of mind and carry public liability insurance.
Turriff Pat Testing Standards and Code of Practice
All Portable Appliance Testing performed by Turriff Pat Testing will be in accordance with the IEE's Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 3rd Edition.
Turriff Pat Testing Provide
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FREE PAT testing estimates
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FREE fuse replacements where needed.
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FREE plug re wire where needed.
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We can PAT test 110V 240V & 415V equipment
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Microwave oven leakage tests avaialable
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Itemised Pat Certificates with results in pdf format
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No hidden extras with prices starting from as low as £1.00 per unit
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Professional PAT Testing Software to manage your assets
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All Testers are certified and trained to City & Guilds 2377 Part 1 & 2.
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All engineers CRB checked PAT testers for your peace of mind
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Out of hours service available to minimise disruption to your business
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No hidden mileage charges
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Comprehensive test and inspection of all electrical appliances
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Fully Insured
Turriff Pat Testing Quotations
Turriff Pat Testing pricing structure is outlined below. This is a approximate guide only, and we reserve the right to add a mileage charge for low volume or non-local work. Our callout charge for onsite testing is just £35.00. Please contact us for a quote. If you already have a quote, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
When comparing Turriff Pat Testing prices, please remember that our prices are all-inclusive, and we do not charge for rewiring plugs or changing fuses, and for most jobs we do not charge mileage, unlike a lot of other PAT testing companies.
PAT Testing Prices
Up to 10 items: - £50 min daily charge
11 - 50 items: - £35 call out fee + £1.60 per item.
51 - 99 Items: - £35 call out fee + £1.50 per item.
100 - 499 items: - £35 call out fee + £1.40 per item.
500 - 999 Items: - £35 call out fee + £1.30 per item.
1000+ Items: - £35 call out fee + £1.25 per item.
(Our prices do not attract vat as we are not registered for vat)
Microwave Leakage Test:
Price per item £5 per microwave
A1 Pat Testing Services based near Turriff, Aberdeenshire Customers Include:
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Schools & Colleages
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Facilities management
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Hotels & Restaurants
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Factories & Offices
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Garages
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Hospitals
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Laboratories
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Engineering
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Shops
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Commercial
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Warehouses
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Local councils
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Landlords
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Rentals
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Holiday Lets
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Air bnb
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Businesses
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Workshops
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Trades
Contact Turriff Pat Testing Services for a quote
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