A New Home for the UK’s Most Trusted Free PAT Testing Course The UK’s most popular free PAT Testing course…
Buyer Beware: Secondhand PAT Testers If you are thinking of buying a second-hand PAT Tester. It may be an excellent…
PAT Testing and Home Working Many people are now working from home, so it’s important that you ensure your working…
Contractor PAT Testing or D.I.Y. Do you need to PAT Test? If you employ people, have the public attending your…
5 tips to speed up your PAT Testing PAT Testing can be slow going. Especially in an environment with lots…
Charity Shops! Turn Second-Hand Electricals into Safe, Sellable Goods with PAT Testing! Every charity shop can boost sales and ensure…
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Top PAT Testing Hacks to Save Time and Money First things first: You almost certainly need to be PAT Testing.…
What PAT Testing qualification do I need? The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) says that any competent person can PAT…
Buyer Beware: Buying a second hand PB500 (Parker Bell PAT Tester) If you are thinking of buying a second-hand PAT…
Stop Vaping in Schools In recent years, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes has become a serious problem in schools.…
How do we stop children vaping? We know that vaping is preferred to smoking in the case of adults trying…
PAT Testing Guidance Calling B&B's and people running paid guest accommodation The Governments in the UK have issued very clear…
With more and more data showing the harmful effects of vaping and the antisocial effects on society in general, now…
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in Care Homes needing to take extra steps to keep their residents safe. One of…
Depending on what you read, there are articles saying you need to PAT Test and articles saying there is no…
Disposable vapes now make up 52% of the market in 2022 a new study has found, they’re easy to use…
The IET 5th Edition has updated it's guidance regarding the maximum Pass value for the touch current ILeak test. Please…
Everyone can benefit from free training! Parker Bell offers a free PAT Testing course, ideal for ensuring your employees are…
If you have a property you rent out through Airbnb you need to be doing the same checks as any…
Depending on what you read, there are articles saying you need to PAT Test and articles saying there is no…
So which PAT Tester is best? There is no short answer so it's best to choose based on your needs.…
We had a chat in the office to come up with the hacks we use to get through our PAT…
Charity shops can benefit from PAT Testing small electrical appliances and selling them on to new customers. You just need…
Parker Bell wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In lieu of Cards, Parker Bell is making…
As the holiday decorations go up, whether you are setting the holiday scene at home or at work, you need…
Many people use coiled extension leads; as they keep very long leads tidied away. It's important to understand the maximum…
My extension lead has failed the PAT Test! How can I be sure that I am supposed to fail it?…
My Class II appliance has failed the PAT Test, what should I do? You need to be sure that the…
My Class I appliance has failed the PAT Test, what should I do? You need to be sure that the…
A responsible person needs to be identified as the person that will carry out PAT Testing. The first thing to…
Before we start talking about DIY vs. Contractor PAT Testing, it's worth covering the age old questions of whether or…
Before starting the PAT Test using the PB500; you need to do a full visual inspection. The visual inspection entails…
Before starting the PAT Test using the PB500, you must carry out a full visual inspection. This involves ensuring that…
Before starting PAT Testing, you need to carry out a full visual inspection of the appliance. This involves checking that…
The visual inspection is the most important part of PAT Testing as more faults are identified here than at any…
It's Hot! The fans are out, here's how to PAT Test a fan. Fans are widely used at home and…
Keep your tenants safe If you are a landlord you need to keep your tenants safe. This means you need…
It's simply a standard way of routinely inspecting and maintaining portable electrical appliances in the work place. This demonstrates that…
Competency training courses are run by Parker Bell so that you can be sure that you are competent to carry…
Do a free PAT Testing course. this is completely free to do Free PAT Testing Course Decide if you are…
If you are trying to find out about who can PAT Test, or you're wondering what's involved in PAT Testing…
We have been contacted by several customers in Care homes and in Charity shops as they are facing problems trying…
PAT Testing on Construction sites should be carried out every 3 months according to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive)…
PAT Tester calibration is essential to ensure that your PAT Tester is measuring accurately and giving accurate results. If you…
It might seem like a bit of a faff, but it makes sense to remove the batteries from your PAT…
One of the most frequently asked questions our Technical team get asked is: How do I go about PAT Testing…
Is it necessary for you to PAT test at events for insurance purposes? Pat testing your electrical appliances is not…
Why is it important to label appliances after PAT testing? It’s good practice to have as much information to hand…
Why should you test office appliances? The HSE (Health and Safety & Executive) advises that most office appliances require visual…
Visual Inspection Before carrying out PAT Testing on any class 1 or class 2 appliance a thorough visual check is…
Landlords often ask what type of maintenance and safety checks are required of them. Especially when it comes to the…
Why is the Class of an appliance important? An electrical appliance is categorised by a class ranking system which is…
A pretty basic and crucial question as far as our business is concerned! Everyone needs to start with the basics.…
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has raised concerns over the recent change to HSE guidelines. They're concerned changes may lead…
The PB500 PAT Testing Kit is designed to supply everything you will need to start PAT testing. The kit includes…
Yes is the simple answer, you can PAT test! A more in-depth answer is that whoever carries out the PAT…
We know we need to PAT Test; but how do you know how to identify a portable electrical appliance? The…
It’s that time of year again, when the dusty lights come out from the garage or attic, heaters are likely…
The law is very clear. Landlords must ensure that electrical appliances; in their properties, are safe. It makes sense that…