PAT testing in Wimborne Minster
A PAT testing visit from MX2 Electrical in Wimborne Minster ends with a short talk on any appliance that failed or could not be reached.
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PAT testing pricing in Wimborne Minster
We provide straightforward pricing based on the time spent on site and the volume of appliances tested. All charges are confirmed before work commences.
From £70 an hour
from £70 an hour
Included when agreed
- Visual check of plugs, flexes, casings and on-off switches
- Electrical tests on portable appliances that can be reached and switched on
- A written result for each item we test
- A pass or fail mark on the appliance itself
- A short talk at the end about anything that failed or could not be reached
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- The price covers visual examination, electrical instrument testing and register completion for each item.
- The total cost varies depending on the number of appliances, access to equipment and property layout.
- Any separate repairs or fuse replacements required for failed equipment are quoted prior to undertaking the work.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
PAT testing across Wimborne Minster
We serve Wimborne Minster from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Every appliance test follows a structured procedure to check physical condition, earth continuity and electrical insulation before generating a formal record.
- Visual examinationWe inspect the plug casing, flexible cable, cord grip, internal fuse rating and outer casing of each item. This identifies physical cracking, signs of heat damage, frayed cords or incorrect fuses.
- Instrument testingWe connect each appliance to calibrated testing equipment to measure earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity on all equipment that can be safely powered and accessed.
- Applying pass and fail stickersEach item tested receives a durable sticker showing whether it passed or failed the test, marked with a unique reference number that corresponds directly to the final testing register.
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Why choose MX2 Electrical
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Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
Registered work, certificated properly
MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
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- Trading since
- 2024
“With over 20 years in the trade behind us, we are a fully qualified, NAPIT registered team covering Poole and the Dorset area, domestic and commercial. We turn up when we say we will, explain what needs doing before we do it, and leave the place as we found it.”
Mohsen Nazari, MX2 Electrical
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WhatsAppWhat is PAT testing?
PAT testing stands for portable appliance testing. It involves inspecting and electrically testing equipment that connects to the mains supply through a plug. The process confirms whether items like kettles, power tools, extension leads and computers are safe to plug in and operate.
Which appliances require portable testing?
Any electrical item that plugs into a wall socket can be tested. This includes everyday workplace equipment such as monitors, desktop computers, printers, microwave ovens, toasters, workshop power tools, portable heaters and detachable extension leads.
What happens if an appliance fails an inspection or test?
If an item shows signs of damage or fails an electrical test, it is marked with a fail sticker and taken out of use immediately. We detail the reason for the failure on your register so you can choose whether to repair or replace the item.
Does PAT testing inspect the building fixed wiring?
No. Portable appliance testing only evaluates the equipment that plugs into electrical sockets. The fixed wiring, lighting circuits, switches and consumer unit within the building are evaluated separately under an electrical installation condition report.
How often should portable appliances be tested?
Testing intervals depend on how frequently the equipment is moved and the type of environment it is used in. Power tools on busy commercial sites require more regular testing than stationary computers in an office or white goods in a rented home.