PAT Testing Dublin

24/01/2025

Appliance Safety Tips & Checklists 2025
In our continued mission to provide the highest level of appliance and electrical safety for our clients, our engineers have put together the following checklist and data sheet based on our findings and the most common appliance electrical safety issues encountered in 2024.

Portable storage heaters with wheels
Due to these appliances being portable and therefore prone to being moved a lot, these were among the most common items that were found damaged. Our engineers also found that these items were regularly left plugged in overnight and weekends. We also found items of clothing that were left on the heaters which covered up the air vents of the appliances which can cause overheating and a potential fire hazard.

We also encountered a number of these heaters plugged into standard 4 outlet extension leads. A standard 4 outlet extension lead is equipped for power loads of up to 3000W with a typical portable heater drawing at least 1500W. The 4 outlet extension leads that we encountered invariably had additional electrical appliances plugged into them at the same time as the heater, thus causing the maximum load capacity of the 4 outlet extension lead to be reached and sometimes exceeded. Leaving items plugged in and drawing power overnight/over the weekend would not be recommended at any time and increases the risk of fire. We don't profess to be experts in insurance claims but in the event of a fire, a Fire Safety Inspector finding these appliances plugged in, in the manner described above would certainly affect any claim made against the fire insurance policies in place and affect any payout or compensation should the worst happens.

Recommendations:
1) All appliances drawing 1500W or higher should be plugged directly into their own electrical wall socket. If this is not available, a surge protector board should be fitted and the items plugged into this device for greater protection.

2) All staff should be warned against placing personal items over portable heaters and ensure that the air vents on the appliance are free from obstruction at all times. No appliances should be left plugged in overnight/over the weekend as a matter of policy. This not only protects against fire risk, it also saves money on electrical bills and can add to the longevity of your appliances for the future.

Full article here - https://www.pattestingdublin.ie/appliance-safety-tips-checklists-2025/

26/07/2022

Useless boots or the sheer size of the Intel site in Leixlip, this was them after 4 hours of on site testing?! Many thanks to the kind people at MSL Engineering who kindly furnished me with a new pair :)

06/05/2022

Another 5 Star review for our team. Out of hours/1 hour turnaround service available 7 days a week. Ensure your PAT certificate is up to date today. An expired PAT testing certificate can invalidate your buildings insurance and is a legal requirement for all commercial buildings and dwellings. Talk to us today about your requirements.

The most important part of any commercial or domestic PAT Testing procedure (regardless of what clas

16/02/2022

We are always ready to support Dublin's casual market traders with our special fixed price for PAT testing and a set number of items to to be tested and it was great to meet some more of them today!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all businesses returning to operations the best of luck and hope you will all soon be back to pre Covid 19 trading levels.
https://www.pattestingdublin.ie/pat-testing-certificates-for-market-casual-traders/

08/02/2022

Out with our friends at Bobo's Burgers this morning. Some jobs you just run to!

02/01/2022

Bookings now being taken for 2022. Ensure your PAT testing certificate is up to date and you are fully compliant with the Health & Safety in the Work place Act 2005-2007.

05/10/2021

PAT Testing Dublin are now offering a one hour PAT testing service for up to 5 items. Paperwork and certification issued at same time. If you need some last minute, emergency PAT testing, get in touch with the experts! (T & C Apply)
https://www.pattestingdublin.ie/

17/04/2021

PAT testing Dublin are pleased to announce our new PAT testing service specifically designed for the casual market trader in mind.

We offer a last minute, mobile PAT testing service for market traders who need an up to date PAT testing certificate for the county council/private agency markets before commencing trading. We cover the whole of the Dublin area and our PAT testers are all motor bike drivers who can be with you within the hour for those last minute emergency PAT testing calls. No job too small.

PAT testing certification along with full and comprehensive report, coupled with a detailed asset list is issued the same day (once payment has been confirmed.)

Certificate is issues in electronic format but can be posted out for an additional fee. Lead time for the certificate to be posted once payment is made is approximately 2-4 business days.
https://www.pattestingdublin.ie/pat-testing-certificates-for-market-casual-traders/

16/04/2021

PAT Testing Dublin offer a professional, comprehensive and fully insured PAT testing service throughout Dublin and surrounding counties. We service commercial premises, government contracts, landlords, construction sites and market traders. No minimum order necessary. Emergency, last minute PAT testing a speciality with paperwork and certification issued on the same day.

24/03/2021

The health and safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance to us. That is why all of our PAT testing engineers carry a valid CIF C-19 induction card for traceability and full peace of mind.