5 tips to speed up your PAT Testing

15 August 2025

5 tips to speed up your PAT Testing

PAT Testing can be slow going. Especially in an environment with lots of varied equipment. See you tips for how to make the best use of your time.

1. Do a Risk Assessment and categorise equipment into the correct risk category, and therefore the optimum frequency for testing.
2. Work room by room, this way you don’t need to keep moving around.
3. Group the appliances to be tested into type, Class I, Class II or Lead. This helps you complete the tests quicker as you can get into a routine. Use our free guides. (below)
4. Find the most effective way of keeping records. Use a spread sheet so that can be easily sorted and categorised into what needs testing and when.
5. Before you start. Gather everything you might need together and put in a small box that makes it easier to find the right screwdriver or spare fuse etc.

Don’t forget, if you have any problems or get stuck while testing, just call our friendly technical team for free advice.

We also have a template spreadsheet that you may find helpful, just email us for a copy. sales@parker-bell.co.uk

5 Tips to speed up your PAT Testing free handy guides:

1. Parker Bell PB500 Easy PAT Testing Appliance Guide

2. The long lead of my appliance or extension lead has failed the earth continuity (Rpe) test!

3. My Appliance has failed the Ileak test

4. My surge-protected extension lead has failed both the insulation and polarity test!