PAT Quick Reference

EARTH CONTINUITY (0.1W ) OR (0.1W +R if cord attached)

Nominal Conductor csa (mm2)

Nominal conductor res (mW /m)

Approx Strands

0.5

39

16

0.75

26

24

1.0

19.5

32

1.25

15.6

40

1.5

13.3

30

2.5

8

50

4

5

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INSULATION RESISTANCE AND TOUCH CURRENT

INSULATION RESISTANCE

MEASURED TOUCH CURRENT

   

Portable or hand-held Class I

0.75mA

Class I Heating Equipment ? 3kW

0.3MW

Class I Heating App

0.75mA or 0.75mA per kW. Max 5mA

Other Class I

1.0MW

Other Class I

3.5mA

Class II

2.0MW

Class II

0.25mA

Class III

250kW

Class III

0.5mA

 

 

EXTENSION LEADS

CSA (mm2)

Max Length (m)

Plug

1.25

12

BS1363

1.5

15

BS1363

2.5

25

BS4343

*If length is exceeded 30mA RCD is required. 3-core cable must be used even if Class II appliance is attached.

 

 


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