PAT testing

[isladeiona]

Who is responsible for pat testing. You or the company where the machine is located?

[Vendingwarehouse]

The owner of the machine is wholly responsible for PAT testing the equipment.

[Rossi fan]

When I had a fabrication workshop, I had a PAT tester called Pat.

[dorsetvending]

Have done mine then venue did one - waste of time!

[Snackmore]

My big vendors have been done on site, paid for by the site

[Coin Operated Group]

I used to do pat testing, prob tsted 20000 items and maye 2 failed. biggest con ever

[isladeiona]

Does anyone know any pat testers that cover Glasgow/Edinburgh?

Thx

[Coin Operated Group]

Just do a google search £2 an item is fair price, but ask them if they do the lead as a seperate test or is it included.

[flandersbontempi]

Just do it yourself.There is no law that says it needs to be done by a qualified engineer just a competent person.You dont need to test machines annually but electrical equipment must be maintained safely.Buy a PAT tester off ebay to check earth continuity etc and do the visual check(google it for details).My insurers ask for an annual PAT and are happy for me to do it.As above says it`s all a big con really.

[isladeiona]

Oh thats good news. I thought it was a legal requirement to have them done regularly. I tried looking for someone but was quoted £40 per site so relieved to hear I don't have to have them done.

Cheers