The Test

Portable appliance testing includes a thorough visual inspection of the appliance to check for:

• Damage to the flex
• Damaged to the plug and casing (overheating, burn marks, discolouration)
• An incorrectly wired plug
• An incorrectly rated fuse

A series of electrical tests are then performed. Dependent upon the class of equipment tests may include:

• Earth Bond Testing
• Insulation Resistance
• Flex Polarity Test
• Earth Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Touch Leakage Test
• Functional Check

Appliances are discreetly labelled with the result of the test (pass or fail). Any remedial action that can be taken during testing (repairing plugs/fuses etc) will be carried out and re-tested at the time at no extra cost. More complex faults or damage are reported to the business manager.

All appliances will need to be unplugged for testing.