PAT: Portable Appliance Testing

Name: PAT: Portable Appliance Testing
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138849297
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In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

By Brian Scaddan

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PAT: Portable Appliance Testing is an essential guide on electrical safety and testing, fully updated to align with the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations: Amendment 3 and the 2012 Code of Practice. The book provides clear, practical information on conducting portable appliance testing, supported by expert advice from an experienced engineering training consultant. It includes colour diagrams, examples, tables, and an appendix covering electrical basics to support non-specialists.

This guide also explains relevant legislation like the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and offers sample questions with answers for the C&G 2377 exam, making it an excellent revision tool for part-time testers such as maintenance staff and caretakers.
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This book is ideal for engineering students, maintenance personnel, caretakers, and non-specialists who undertake portable appliance testing part-time. It serves both as an instructional manual and a revision guide for those preparing for certification exams.

This book explains in clear language what needs to be done and includes expert advice on legislation as well as actual testing. The book contains an appendix providing the electrical fundamentals needed by non-specialists and also has sample questions (with answers) for the C&G 2377 exam.

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Fully up-to-date with the relevant parts of the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations: Amendment 3 and the 2012 Code of Practice.
Provides all the required information on portable appliance testing in a user-friendly manner.
Expert advice from an engineering training consultant, supported with colour diagrams, examples and tables.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires any electrical system to be constructed, maintained and used in such a manner as to prevent danger. This means that inspection and testing of systems, including portable appliances, is needed in order to determine if maintenance is required.

PAT: Portable Appliance Testing explains in clear language what needs to be done and includes expert advice on legislation as well as actual testing. The book contains an appendix providing the electrical fundamentals needed by non-specialists and also has sample questions (with answers) for the C&G 2377 exam. It is also an ideal revision guide for the non-specialist, such as maintenance staff and caretakers who carry out these tasks part-time, alongside their many other duties.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"A good solid basis on which to learn about In service testing. This book gives you the basics of the subject, including legislation as well as actual testing. All in all a handy reference book for quick check backs and decent refresher quiz on relevant questions." – Amazon.co.uk Reader Review (previous edition)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138849297

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 8 Tables, color; 13 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 123.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 74

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About the Author

Brian Scaddan, I Eng, MIET, is a consultant for and an Honorary Member of City & Guilds with over 40 years’ experience in Further Education and training. He is Director of Brian Scaddan Associates Ltd, an approved City & Guilds training centre offering courses on all aspects of Electrical Installation Contracting including the C&G 2382-15, 2392-10, 2377-22, 2394-01, 2395-01, 2396-01. He is also a leading author of books for these courses.