PATMAN - Portable Appliance Testing - PAT testing - in Worcestershire and Warwickshire

PATMAN has retired

After PAT testing for 10 years I have decided to retire at the end of the financial year 2016-17, on 5th April 2017. I would like to thank all my customers for their support over the years. It has been a pleasure to work for and with you. I wish you all every success in the future.
Mike Holden - PATMAN

About Patman
Patman is a small company, based in Bishampton in South Worcestershire, specialising in Portable Appliance Testing.

My name is Mike Holden. I started the company in 2007. I have the City and Guilds 'Level 3 Certificate for the Inspection and testing of Electrical Equipment', also called C&G 2377. I deal mainly with local businesses, usually in the office or kitchen areas. I also do testing in factories but I only test single-phase equipment. 

I use up-to-date test equipment which is calibrated annually by the manufacturers, and produce Test Reports using specialist computer software.

Please note: I am not associated with any other company with a similar name.

What I offer
Portable Appliance Testing of your equipment, usually at your premises - anything from kettles to computers, fridges to FAX machines.

Each appliance gets a Test Label, pass or fail.

You get a Test Report - a complete inventory of your equipment (usually required by your insurance company) showing the test results.

In addition, I do minor repairs such as replacing damaged plugs and incorrect fuses and, if possible, repair damaged mains cables - at no extra charge.

I aim to give you the best possible service.

 

What I charge
An all-in price of £3 an appliance. For 10 or fewer appliances I ask a minimum charge of £30.

Some appliances require testing less often than others. I give you the maximum period between testing, consistent with the appliance type, conditions and safety. This can be up to 24 months for many appliances. This halves the annual cost for those appliances.

I do not charge extra for the Test Report. I make no Call-out or Travel charges. There are no hidden extras.

 

If you would like me to test your equipment

Please phone me on 01386 462168 or contact me at patman.services@outlook.com

 

What is a Portable Appliance?
A portable appliance is a piece of equipment that can be plugged into a power socket. This includes static items such as fridges or copiers, and hand held or movable equipment like drills, toasters or extension leads. These can be normal mains powered appliances operating at 240 volts or specialised appliances which operate at 110 volts.

  
Which appliances need to be tested? 
Testing is required if an electrical appliance is to be used by Employees or Visitors (non employees} or when electrical goods are hired or resold, or when such an appliance has been repaired.

  
How often should this testing take place?
This varies according to the type of equipment, how often it is used, and the environment in which it is used. This can vary from 6 months to 24 months.

 
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