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Paul Sutton wrote: > Just wondered if anyone on the list either > a) knows how to perform PAT testing on equipment Yes, me, but I don't have the time to help, unfortunately. It is possible to self certify using something like http://www.pat-testing-course.com/ (There are a few) - but an attended course would probably give you a better understanding if you felt you needed it. The equipment for testing is likely to be your biggest expensive, starting at around £200 - we use these; http://www.seaward.co.uk/products/PrimeTest_50_PAT_Tester.asp Which do the majority of testing - all household electrical goods, have proved to be safe with PC's so far and so on, but are not adjustable so you cannot test more complicated industrial equipment or items with long leads like extension cords. The benefit of this type of tester is that it's very simple and quick to use. > This is for the project myself, tom Brough and Rob beard are involved > with so ideally it will be in Torbay or surrounding area, If you are reasonably proficient with electrics then it shouldn't be too difficult to pass. The course I did (one of the dvd ones) was basic and quite easy; but I've since had some further training. PAT is a fairly basic test and actually a good thing to do as probably 80% of failures are from a visual inspection, and do a few and you'll come across dangerously wired plugs, worn cables and so forth that unless you were forced to test wouldn't get noticed. PATting also gets your hands and clothes filthy. :( -- Simon Avery -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html