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it wouldnt pass it would fail when you pick up the sheath broken on the visual test..just replace the cable then it pass.

Edmond Uku yes but with pat testing it’s only 3amp for upto 750w and 13amp for everything over unless it’s a sealed plug with a stated rating like extension leads with 10amp fuses

I=P/V so 1000watts divided by 230watts is 4.34 amps even if you times it by 1.5% it would still be less than 5 amps fuse right? based on your assumption the 13 amp fuse would be P=VxI so 230 x 13 = 3kw Or have i been out of physics to long

vhsable there is a new reg that only allows 3amp and 13amp fuses to be used so if something was above 700w a 13amp would be used the cable on the appliance would handle 13amp so no danger of fire..or internal fuse would protect the appliance.

I have learned something new today, Thank you Dean. I need to look in that BS7671 thing now to quench my thirst for knowledge. Thumbs up

vhsable www.pat-testing-training.net/articles/fuse-ratings.php

Dean Snookes Thank you for the video and link, they're very useful. There are some great articles on the site and I particularly like the mock test.

It is most get internal personnel to do it.. I'm a fully qualified electrician lv/hv and because Ive got my pat testing cert I get jobs to pat test..Funny thing is they sent all our plumbers on the course and everyone of them failed..

New regulations only allows 3A (upto 750w) and 13A anything over. I say new it’s been like that for about 7 yrs now 👍

@@BigBoyzToyz1974 Yes but its still wrong, putting a 13 amp fuse for a 2000w appliance which will only take about just over 8 amp cannot be right.

It is bud, the fuse only protects the cable not the appliance. For an appliance rated as 700W or less, a 3A fuse should be fitted. For appliances above 700W, a 13A fuse should be fitted. One complication of using the 700W rule is that some appliances can draw a higher current when they are first switched on (inrush current). This link might shine more light on the subject. www.pat-testing-training.net/articles/fuse-ratings.php

+Mick Spencer that is correct but if an appliance set fire insurance more likely to pay out with a competent 2377 qualified pat tested...even if joe bloggs out of accounts tested it you wouldnt be covered.

+Mick Spencer also not being compliant with EAWR 1989 you can be fined 5000 pounds or 6 months prison sentence.

Dean Snookes load of rubbish. The HSE require you to be a competent person. You don’t need a qualification

@@remedy234 you are correct HSE guidance here: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg236.pdf

If the equipment his P.A.T tested and there is a fire, & insurance company his cause problems, you can sue the testing company and the insurance company through the courts

yes your right I would use a wire stripper myself the CK auto wire stripper is brilliant up to 10mm² cable.

@MrAbletospeak The most advanced video camera I've ever used had an IEC socket, but it was just a constant charge to/through the battery.

Microphones aren't mains powered. Condenser mics get fed a 48v DC charge ('phantom power) from the pre-amp. That's usually the 240 AC device to check

Jorge Marin just read your book over and over again it’s an easy exam if you already doing electrical work...just remember there is only 2 fuses now 3amp for 750w or lower 13amp for everything else..

lol make one then..!!

I've been an electrician for 10 yrs and it is a requirement in a public building such as hospitals schools or any commercial building. Its also a requirement of any insurance policy so good luck trying to claim.for a multi million pound building burning to the ground without an asset book proving your items were pat tested by a qualified person. Maybe you should redo your qualifications or at least get HTM 06-02 qualified before you make such a bold statement 🙄