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Everything you need to know about fire door inspections
Fire door inspections are a critical element of any fire safety strategy, and should never be overlooked. These inspections are not just a regulatory requirement; they are an important practice to ensure that in the event of a fire, the spread is contained, and...
PAT Testing for residential Landlords – What you need to know
PAT stands for portable appliance testing and refers to the testing of electrical appliances that are not fixed in any one place, to make sure they are safe to use. PAT testing is one of the many things to consider as a landlord in the UK. What checks should a...
Solar Panel installation and Maintenance – What you need to know.
As electric bills soar many people are looking at alternative energy options. You may have noticed more solar panels appearing on the roofs of the houses around you. As established providers of solar panels and solar panel maintenance we are here to help you if you...
Review of the year 2023
2023 has been a busy year at Equiptest! The team has been hard at work ensuring all of our clients are safe, compliant, and informed. All areas of work have been on the rise this year; our expertise and quality customer service has aided our growth and we are thankful...
What is Power Factor Correction and why is it important?
You may not have heard of Power Factor or the ways it can be corrected but running your electrical equipment at the best power factor ratio can help keep your business costs down and help the environment. What is power factor? Power factor is a measure of how...
Fire Hydrant Testing – Your questions answered
Fire hydrants are a vital part of fire safety. They are usually located in a chamber under the surface of a road or path. In the event of a fire a hydrant provides a continuous supply of water from the mains supply. This means that firefighters do not have to rely on...
Everything you need to know about fixed wire testing
The Health and Safety Executive demand high levels of inspecting and reporting on all fixed electricals in premises open to the public. Fixed electrical testing is used to inspect and test all electrical installations. Testing involves identifying any deficiencies or...
Are your Dry Risers fit for purpose?
Dry Risers are an important fire safety system that need to be accessed fast in an emergency. During recent testing visits we have discovered systems in very bad repair. If you are a property owner or managing agent it is vital that you are aware of your...
All you need to know about thermal imaging surveys
Here at Equiptest we don’t only provide PAT testing for our clients. We utilise the latest thermal imaging technology to identify electrical faults before they happen and provide detailed surveys of buildings to highlight any insulation issues. By detecting problems...
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for your business?
We often get asked about the legal requirements of PAT testing and the ramifications of not conducting regular PAT testing for your business.The reason we get asked about this so much is that the legislation can often be confusing. In fact there are no direct legal...
“It shines a different light on life” – How one of our employees came back from a traumatic attack
Mat has been an outstanding employee of Equiptest for 17 years. In that time he has worked all over the UK as one of our PAT testing engineers, helping ensure businesses have safe equipment. In October 2021 his life changed dramatically after a violent attack at his...
Review of the year 2022 and new service announcement
As another year ends and a new one begins, we are taking a moment to review the last year for Equiptest and looking ahead to new services we will be providing in 2023. The cost-of-Living Crisis was the dominant presence in 2022 and presented our clients with several...
