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What is PAT Testing?
The term ‘PAT’ stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is a way of testing portable appliances to ensure they comply with the electricity at work regulations 1989. These regulations state that all appliances shall be ‘maintained’ to prevent danger. One way of ensuring that this law is being fulfilled is to have pat testing completed […]
Are Overload Tests to Become Part of the BS136-1?
Overload tests for plugs are set to become a part of the 2012 BS1363-1 specification for rewirable and non rewirable 13A plugs. The ESC conducted an investigation in 2010 on the overloading of four-way extension leads. The investigation found that it is possible to overload extension leads causing dangerous conditions, and the 13amp plug is […]
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Government Discount for Commercial Vehicles
Green issues have become big business recently and these issues have affected many industries and businesses. Now however, those who use commercial vehicles have the opportunity to benefit from some of these changes. The Government has this year named seven ultra-low carbon vans which qualify for a discount of up to £8000. These include: Ford […]
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