Domestic Appliance Testing

[allan73]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Can anyone tell me what test’s are legally required to be carried out after working on an appliance, I always do earth continuerty & insulation test by the way ❓

Allan

[Martin]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

allan73 wrote:Can anyone tell me what test’s are legally required to be carried out after working on an appliance, I always do earth continuerty & insulation test by the way ❓

There are no legal requirements at present regarding electrical safety testing of domestic appliances* on the customers private property. However a contractor does have a ‘duty of care’ toward his customer by ensuring ‘adequate steps are taken to ensure the device is safe to use after servicing or repairs are carried out’. Such ‘adequate steps’ are unspecified even to a point where there is no legal reason to carry or use a test meter. It would be left to a court of law to decide what level of care was employed by the contractor should a dispute arise.

It is therefore essential in this day and age to carry and understand the use and application of test meters. Insulation and continuity testers are a vital tool in this regard. To be regularly maintained and re-calibrated and shown to be used in the customers home. Even to the possible (extreme) point where test results can be logged by the contractor and countersigned by the customer on his/her service/repair docket..etc.

Commercial properties however do have an obligation toward their employees to ensure all electrical devices are safe to operate. Factories Act legislation and annual PAT testing is therefore an essential tool employers use if only to safegaurd themselves from being sued by an employee or government agencies.

* Gas appliances & Refrigerator system repairs excluded (seperate legislation)

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Didn’t like that film, “Groundhog Day” much.
Mike.

[allan73]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Thanks for clearing that up Martin 8)
So basically we’re covering our backs & preventing injury when carrying out these tests.

[Martin]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

allan73 wrote:So basically we’re covering our backs & preventing injury when carrying out these tests.

Basically yes! Covering ourselves from potential lawsuits by using the correct equipment and adopting the proper testing & safety procedures. But above all that ensuring the safety of those that use the appliance after the appliance has been repaired/serviced/inspected/disconnected or whatever…..

[williemac]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Hi Martin could you please send me the info thanks
to MACMILLAN_WILLIAM@SKY.COM

[BobHope]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

email sent,

Bob.

[williemac]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Thanks bob

[ccroll]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Hi Martin could you please send me the info thanks

[BobHope]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

email sent.

Bob.

[ccroll]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Thanks bob 8)

[Reg]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Hi Martin

Could you send me a copy please

rsgm@gmx.com
Thanks

[robbo1973]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

and me please 😀

robinsonrobbo1973@yahoo.co.uk

cheers chris

[Martin]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

Reg wrote:Hi Martin

Could you send me a copy please

robinsonrobbo wrote:and me please

What’s all this I wonder? Why you asking me? Have you guys not read the thread through to know there is now a downloadable link HERE 😀 😉

[Martin]

Re: Domestic Appliance Testing

……and also CLICK HERE if you would like to include and download the Basic Clamp Meter Use to your repertoire.:wink:

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