24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

[cliveb]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

basically anything with a plug on it needs to be tested, ie soldering irons, charging equipment, extension leads etc.this needs to be carried out by a qaulified electrician with the correct testing gear, and at a cost, if you can find a sparky prepared to do pat testing, we struggle here in the northeast and i am in the trade, and are having trouble to get one to check our new workplace.

[grant_ploughbot]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

Hi, weve just been looking into the signup page and it should be fixed soon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The venue require for all mains equipment used to be PAT tested for safety reasons.

[team_orr]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

the link works for me

[dragonmaster_1]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

Well if you cant get it PAT tested then what.
got a price from someone who does PAT tests £200
but that busy booked up for 3 months plus cant afford to pay that much so dont think i will be coming. :sad:

[Kenny]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

all power supplys and chargers are pat tested anyway arnt they?? so i wont matter its not anyone has made there chargers

[dragonmaster_1]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

Thats true but have you got the docs saying so. If the venue has said they need every thing tested dont you think they will ask for the documents to prove they have been PAT tested. Spent a lot of money on new feather for this event really want to go just cant afford the test. :sad:

[Kenny]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

its bad for the coops then and its something they will after sort out because they wont have any bots there then

[woody]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

There is no qualification as such for in-house PAT testing. All the HSE look for is a level of competency

The HSE recognise two levels of competency as regards PAT testing.

If you are using a PAT tester that says PASS or FAIL when a test is carried out, then you do not require any electrical skills.

Id suggest Robo challenge buy a simple fail / pass tester and a bunch of stickers..
Charge a nominal fee per test ...




(Message edited by woody on March 29, 200

[grant_ploughbot]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

We are currently looking into the best way to sort this out - So far to PAT test 200 items will be around the £600 mark, a cheap testing machine will also be along the same lines of cost.
We will keep you updated on our progress with this, along with when the signup page will be working again.

[leorcc]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

Isnt this already covered in the CE rating of electrical equipment?

[grant_ploughbot]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

We are currently looking into the best way to sort this out - So far to PAT test 200 items will be around the £600 mark, a cheap testing machine will also be along the same lines of cost.
We will keep you updated on our progress with this, along with when the signup page will be working again.

[woody]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

http://www.pattesters.co.uk/batt-pat-battery-powered-pat-tester.htmlhttp://www.pattesters.co.uk/batt-pat...at-tester.html

[maddox]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

How stands that PAT thing towards Eu standards?

[swanaldo]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

http://www.pattesters.co.uk/seaward-supernova-plus-pat-tester.htmlhttp://www.pattesters.co.uk/seaward-...at-tester.html

i have one of these.

[woody]

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008 - Robo Challenge

Mario ...As far as I understand its aimed toward an employer....making them responsible for the safety of electrical appliances either in the workplace or in use by their employees.