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 |
53 |
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.
Refer to
Enquiries, Power-Test
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