Islay PAT testing

09/06/2025

Is it any wonder that people can’t wire plugs correctly?
This is an advert (for fuses) on Temu this morning!

08/12/2023

02/04/2023

29/01/2023

PAT Testing isn’t just something that you ‘should’ have carried out. It can mean the difference between Life and Death!
As well as testing the equipment using a calibrated test instrument, I also check the plugs, where they can be opened I check inside for security, connections, correct fuse and overall condition.
The plugs below are all from premises on Islay and all could have caused an electrical fire or worse.
Don’t take chances with safety, email [email protected] for a quote and to arrange your check.

19/01/2023

Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled the 13th annual series of Octomore, its super-heavily peated single malt. Matured for five years, always super-heavily peated and bottled close to cask strength, Octomore’s surprising elegance has led the distillery to define it as “The Impossible Equation.....

08/01/2023

Christmas is now well behind us and hopefully, like us, you will be preparing for a busy season at your property.

Many of us gave a sigh of relief when it was announced that the Scottish government said that they would consider extending the deadline for applying for your Short Term Let licences.
However this has not yet been implemented and will be discussed at Holyrood later in January.

To avoid disruption during the peak season, now is the time to arrange for those necessary checks including the Electrical Equipment (PAT) testing.

Contact me for pricing and availability and to arrange your PAT tests.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year.

08/12/2022

PAT Testing is not just something to have done to get your STL licence, it’s a good way to check the safety of your Electrical Equipment. As part of the process, as well as checking the actual equipment, I check inside the plugs and rectify or replace as necessary. This is an actual plug that I came across in the last couple of weeks. Don’t take chances, get your PAT Test booked in now!

It’s great news that the Scottish Government are looking at a 6 month extension to the deadline for getting your applications for your STL Licence in, but don’t get too complacent. With a (hopefully) busy season October will be here before you know it.
Also, as I run a B&B, I will have less time to carry out PAT testing, so I would suggest getting your tests booked in as soon as possible.

01/12/2022

Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering owners.
Don’t leave your Short Term Licence applications to the last minute, you WILL struggle to get people in to carry out the required tests.

I can help by carrying out your PAT tests.
The PAT test ensures electrical equipment is safe to use by checking for damage or electrical malfunction.
The tests includes a comprehensive visual check followed by testing each appliance with specialist equipment, testing the continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance.

Contact me by DM or email [email protected] for a free quote.

Please note that I am NOT qualified to carry out the EICR checks, these need to be carried out by qualified, registered electricians.

04/11/2022

I am now taking bookings for PAT testing from December onwards.
If you run a self catering business or a B&B you will need to apply for your STL licence before April.
Contact me to book your PAT test.

13/10/2022

Do you own a self catering property or B&B on Islay?
Are you applying for your Short Term Let Licence?

I am now taking bookings for January 23

Contact Gary to arrange to have your Electrical Equipment tested.

The service includes:
A Risk Assesment, which determines the frequency of future testing
An Electrical Equipment register
A detailed report for each item tested
A Faulty Items report
A Compliance certificate
And of course (hopefully) the Pass stickers

The costs are determined by the number of items to be tested, contact me for a quote.