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What is the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 Electrical Appliances for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) ?

Portable Appliance Testing - PAT Testing. For Postcodes SS17
Class 1 Appliances

These are electrical appliances which require earth protection. Usually these are appliances are made of metal as the Earth wire is connected to the casing ie.
 
( Fridge / Freezers, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, etc. ). 

The Cable plugged into the mains is 3 core which includes Brown wire (Live), Blue (Neutral) and Green / Yellow which is the Earth cable. 
 
To PAT Test Class 1 Equipment an Earth Continuity test is required.



Class 2 Appliances

These appliances do not require earth protection as these are protected by 2 layers of insulation  ( Double Insulated ) . This makes the appliance safer and not require an earth.

The Cable plugged into the mains only requires 2 cables. Brown (Live) and Blue (Neutral

Most Class 2 equipment has a double box symbol on it.

Examples of class 2 equipment. Dvd Players, Portable Cd, Radio Cassettes players, Hair Dryers, TVs and Lawnmowers, Power Tools.

If you require PAT Testing for Kent, Essex, Surrey or South East London

You can contact us on.
 
Phone 01322 401499. 
Mobile 07804 209078.

E-mail djhsounds@yahoo.com


Order of P.A.T. Testing for Class I Equipment.

Visual Inspection ( Appliance, Plug and Lead). 

Open every plug (unless sealed).

Check every fuse and replace if incorrect.

Tighten every screw terminal.

Tighten cord grip.

Check lead for damage.

Test the continuity of the protective earth.

Test insulation and leakage.

Load test.

Record all results including test result values digitally.
E-mail results and P.A.T. Testing certificate within 12 
hours.


Order of P.A.T. Testing for Class II Equipment.

Visual Inspection ( Appliance, Plug and Lead). 

Open every plug (unless sealed).

Check every fuse and replace if incorrect.

Tighten every screw terminal.

Tighten cord grip.

Check lead for damage.

Test insulation 

Load test.

Record all results including test result values digitally.
E-mail results and P.A.T. Testing certificate within 12 
hours.


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