--- title: "PAT testing in Wimborne Minster | 4.9 Star · NAPIT · TrustMark" description: "PAT testing for Wimborne Minster businesses on Leigh Road in BH21 finishes with a short talk from NAPIT registered MX2 Electrical on failed items." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wimborne-minster/pat-testing" --- # PAT testing in Wimborne Minster > PAT testing for Wimborne Minster businesses on Leigh Road in BH21 finishes with a short talk from NAPIT registered MX2 Electrical on failed items. 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. ## 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. - PAT testing: from £70 an hour; from £70 an hour - 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. ## PAT testing across Wimborne Minster We serve Wimborne Minster from our base in Poole. - Wimborne town centre - Leigh Road - Allenview - BH21 ## 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 examination We 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 testing We 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 stickers Each 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. ## Frequently asked questions about PAT testing ### What 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. ## Other services in Wimborne Minster - [Electrician in Wimborne Minster](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wimborne-minster): Electrical testing, fault finding, repairs and planned installation work across Wimborne Minster, Leigh Road, Allenview and BH21. - [PAT testing (all areas)](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/pat-testing): PAT testing in Poole from MX2 Electrical. 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