The microwave oven leakage test can be done.Also a temp rise over several minutes of a glass of water will tell you if the magnetron is delivering full or near full power.Check microwave for rust and if machine is ten years old or more replace the oven.
Great video Ben. Daily occurance for me as where I live is FULL of holiday properties. This is exactly how I deal with such appliances and environments.
Thanks for your insights, I've only been Pat testing for a couple of months and have come across the same dilemma's in holiday cottages. These videos have helped me a lot more than the C&G course!
People may feel a ‘visual inspection’ isn’t a proper alternative to a PAT test when it’s difficult to remove built in appliances, but, most of the things I fail are from a visual inspection, not what the machine records. We have the same Seaward machine
I’m a white goods repair tech and every single day work on and repair all of these items. I work on my own and am dumbfounded that you find this “impossible” in your words.
Can I ask for advise please. I'm new to pat testing having just passed my exams. While PAT testing a band saw in a workshop I experienced a tiny spark and pop during the test. Is this normal in some cases and if so could you explain why? Thanks for the videos they were a great help in my "training". hope to hear from you soon. I use a Martindale HPAT600. Vic
Hi Ben, just a quick one how would you go about PAT Testing a 3pin to 2 pin converter? The ones I came across are used to charge electric pump trucks for a warehouse. 13 amp fused.
Do you have an example of one? Is it a charger or just an adaptor? Is it marked as a class 1 or class 2 appliance? Need a little more info from you to give a definitive answer
Hi Ben Re the dishwasher. Whilst you can’t visually check the back you can still get tester access to the plug to carry out an EC/IR test. Is that not something you would do. Any feedback appreciated Keep up the great work
I don’t understand this video. Either u test it or u don’t. Surely the In service inspection and testing or electrical equipment states all appliances should be tested.
What don’t you understand? The code of practice states what items “might” need testing but you are under no obligation or like the item here you gain reasonable access. In this case you note it in your log and notify the duty holder as ultimately they are responsible
I am not a qualified electrician but common sense tells me that those sockets are not to 'code'. In all truth I would walk away from a job like that. And yes, I am a qualified PAT tester so have some electrical knowledge
Thanks for your comment. Important to note a couple of things…. There is no such thing as a “qualified” PAT tester - just a competent one. Also, it is only our job to ensure that the appliance is as safe as the day it was bought / installed. It isn’t really for us to decide whether to walk away from testing an item because the sockets “might” be in the wrong position.
