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PAT Testing Certificate

PAT Testing Certificate We at IPAT Ltd. provide a full PAT Testing certificate including a register of all the appliances that have been inspected and tested. What is a PAT Testing Certificate? A PAT testing certificate is a document confirming that all electrical appliances belonging to one business or organisation have met the necessary safety and functionality requirements expected. A credible PAT test certificate should, at the very least, contain this relevant data: Details of the company (client) where the PAT Testing was done Individual entries for all appliances stating whether they passed/failed the test Details of the person or company by whom the PAT test was performed Why do I need a PAT Testing Certificate? We conduct the portable appliance test to ensure the safety of the appliance, and the certificate issued serves as the evidence you require to prove you have had the inspection done. This is the evidence you will need for: Insurance Companies Health and Safety Inspectors Fire Officers PAT testing certificates are provided to the client after portable appliance testing has been completed. The PAT certificates show that the company is maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations by having their electrical equipment inspected for damage and/or risks; to ensure the maintenance is being kept to the necessary levels. The certificate acts as evidence that the duty holder responsible responsible for equipment maintenance has taken the necessary action to ensure safety. IPAT Ltd. use PAT testing certificates to provide their customers with the certificates needed to show proof that they are compliant. Certificates normally will include details about the test showing which portable appliances have been tested and which have failed. Persons performing [...]

PAT Testing Tautology

What is a PAT Testing Tautology What is PAT Testing Tautology and what is a Tautology..... This term is considered an unnecessary repetition where two words meaning the same are used simultaneously; PAT is an abbreviation for Portable Appliance Testing, but another “testing” has been put on the end; it’s necessary as otherwise people think we’re talking about a postman, alternative if it was PA Testing we may be confused as someone that only tests public address systems. All Appliance Testing on 110V, 230V, 415V and Microwave Testing carried out at IPAT Ltd. For all your PAT Testing requirements contact IPAT Ltd on 025-34636 or 086-8237639 or willie@ipat.ie Tautology Description: A tautology is an expression or phrase that says the same thing twice, just in a different way. For this reason, a tautology is usually undesirable, as it can make you sound wordier than you need to be, and make you appear foolish. Occasionally, a tautology can help to add emphasis or clarity, or introduce intentional ambiguity, but in most cases it's best to choose just one way to state your meaning and eliminate the extra verbiage. Sometimes a tautology involves just a few words that mean the same thing. Consider the following sentence: I went to see him personally. This is an example of tautology, because the adverb "personally" repeats the idea already expressed in the single word "I". In everyday conversation, the addition of "personally" is used for emphasis to point out that the subject of the sentence is invested in the action, has overseen something, etc. Technically, the word "personally" doesn't add any new information and could be cut from the sentence without changing its meaning. In the realm of logic, a tautology [...]

Willie provides a wide range of electrical contracting services, many of which we’ve used – PAT testing, thermal imaging, emergency lighting consulting & fire alarm testing. Willie has a “can do” attitude, is a straight talker and show integrity in his work.

Very happy with the services provided by Willie to date. Would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone.

Willie’s company IPAT have undertaken PAT testing for us and delivered on time and to what was requested. They were good value for money and we are happy to continue to work with, and to recommend them. If anyone needs further details, please contact me directly. James.

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