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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Protect your people. Prolong your equipment. Ensure your compliance.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the systematic inspection and electrical testing of plug-in equipment to detect any safety hazards. Dreig’s certified technicians deliver comprehensive PAT services to ensure your workplace remains compliant with AS/NZS 3760:2022 and safe from avoidable electrical incidents.

What We Test

● Office and commercial appliances (kettles, heaters, monitors, etc.)
● Construction equipment (drills, grinders, power tools)
● Medical and laboratory devices
● Extension leads, power boards, chargers
● 3-phase appliances (where applicable)

Our Process

1. Visual Inspection: Detect wear, damage, or signs of unsafe usage (e.g., exposed wires, broken casing).
2. Electrical Testing:.
  • Earth continuity test
  • Insulation resistance test
  • Polarity check
  • Leakage current test (if required)
3. Tagging: Each item is tagged with a colour-coded, tamper-proof label indicating pass/fail status and re-test date.

4. Digital Reporting: A full test register and certificate of compliance delivered in PDF or CSV format.

Test Procedure

● Physical Inspection: Hinge alignment, door seals, and latch integrity.
● Leakage Detection: Measurement with a calibrated microwave radiation detector (in mW/cm²).
● Distance Control: Readings taken at 5 cm and 50 mm as per standard.
● Fail-safe Check: Ensures microwave shuts off when door opens.

Outcomes

● Immediate pass/fail results
● Certificate of compliance
● Tag with next test date
● Remediation advice (repair/replace)

Regulatory Standard: AS/NZS 60335.2.25

Let’s Discuss Your Calibration Requirements

Have a question or require a quotation? Our team delivers in-lab and on-site calibration services to support your equipment and operational needs. Contact us to discuss your instruments and turnaround requirements.