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WHAT CAN REEDSAFE TEST?
Reedsafe can inspect and test all kinds of electrical appliances and equipment, no matter if it is fitted with a standard 13 amp plug, 2 or 5 amp round pin, heavy duty industrial connector for 110 volt, 230 volt or 415 volt. I carry many adaptors for the majority of common ratings and styles of plug.
WHAT AREA DOES REEDSAFE COVER?
Reedsafe is based in Sprowston, 2 miles north of Norwich city. Reedsafe covers all of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgshire and north Essex too.

SPARES AND REPAIRS
Yes, Reedsafe repair! If minor faults are discovered whilst performing your testing, I'll do my best to repair as I go. I carry stock of 3, 5 and 13 amp fused UK plugs, 2 and 5 amp round pin plugs too. I always have spare 3, 5 and 13 amp fuses just in case your appliance was fitted with the wrong rating fuse prior to my visit. If the flex is damaged, I always have BS approved inline, cable restained connectors and waterproof models in stock. If safer, I may replace the damaged flex. As Reedsafe inspect many commercial kitchens, I hold stock of the most common types of rocker switches for glasswashers, dishwashers, hot cupboards and heated shelves. These switches fit Henry vacuums too!

WHATS THE COST?
Well that varies! If you are based in or around Norwich my minimum invoice value starts at £50 which includes the first 50 items tested. As I travel further away from Norwich the minimum invoice value increases, but so does the quantity of items I'll test for the fee. Fair is fair!

The easiest way to establish cost is to call, email or Whatsapp Kev for a quote. Incidentally, I do offer special discounted rates if you only have a few small items that you could drop off with me.

If I do need to perform any repairs that would carry a cost, these will be fully discussed prior to undertaking the work.


WHY TEST ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT?
Lets keep this simple and put it in its most simple terms. It is a legal requirement that electrical appliances and equipment used by employees or the public must be maintained in a safe condition. P.A.T. (or Electrical Equipment Testing E.E.T. as it is becoming known) helps to demonstrate you, as an employer, landlord or "responsible person" are taking steps to ensure safe working practices are in force.
WILL REEDSAFE WORK FOR ME?
Reedsafe work for many different types of client and ALL are valued just the same! Its fine if you have just one item you need to have inspected and certified or you are a multi-site operator with a few hundred appliances. I have experience of working in many different environments too. Previous and current customers include:-
Schools
Offices
Workshops
USAF and RAF bases
Shops
Pubs, hotels and restaurants
Guest houses
Veterinary practices
Private landlords / HMO's

Hairdressers

Heritage railways

Radio stations and studios
Printers
Butchers
Design studios
Holiday cottages
Boat yards
Breweries
Builders
Village halls
DJ and mobile discos
Bands and individual artists
Opticians practice
Dental practice
Electrical contractors
Fish and chip shops
Aviation school and club
Wedding planner
Car mechanics
Church and chapels
Cleaning companies
Plant hire company
Gym / sports club
Holiday park and campsite...

Were you surprised to see Electrical Contractors on the list? Reedsafe works for several electrical contracting companies both inspecting their own equipment and working on their behalf for their clients.

Actually, this is a really interesting job! It's different every day. Could Reedsafe be working for you next?

FREQUENCY OF TESTING
This really depends on quite a number of factors. Essentially, it usually boils down to risk. A hand tool such as an angle grinder being used in a fabrication workshop will require more frequent inspections compared with a server PC mounted in a nice rack cabinet located in a controlled, air conditioned and locked room with minimal access! Of course, other factors include landlords requiring annual inspections, insurance company terms and conditions, trade associations and governing bodies criteria for membership, the list goes on. Age of equipment can be a significant factor too.
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WHAT WILL I GET?
Whilst performing the testing, all appliances are clearly and neatly labelled as I go. I offer a choice of labels too. Choose from our custom printed, Reedsafe branded green and white or black and white overlaminated heavy duty labels, smaller green and white standard labels or tiny 25mm square non branded green and white pass labels. Unfortunately, fail labels only come in red - but lets hope you won't see many - if any - of those!

Upon completion of the visit you will receive a computer generated PDF certificate. This will be delivered by email - usually within 24 hours of the visit. A certificate issued by Reedsafe will display my details, your details, list all appliances inspected complete with appliance descriptions, make, model and location. I also list any electrical readings taken - many companies don't. The pass / fail status, date of inspection and a * SUGGESTED retest date is offered too. I also supply a copy of the calibration certificate for my test equipment so you can be sure all tests were performed using equipment verified for accuracy by an independant calibration house.

It is probably worth mentioning, I can also check your microwave ovens for safe emission levels during operation too. 

* You are ultimately responsible for determining retest frequencies.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS WILL REEDSAFE ACCEPT?

Reedsafe accept all major credit and debit cards. Pay by card and you could receive your certificates the same day as I perform your inspection. Reedsafe accept cheque and bank transfers (preferred) but should point out, unless agreed otherwise, certificates are only issued upon receipt of cleared funds. Reedsafe do not offer payment terms longer than 30 days from date of invoice. Reedsafe charge late payment fees and interest for delayed and late payments.

Why Choose REEDSAFE

Qualified, Experienced, competent. Oh, and FRIENDLY!

Kevin Reed is the owner / operator of Reedsafe. Kevin originally trained to perform PAT inspections in 1994 whist serving an electrical engineering apprenticeship. Over the years, many regulations have changed and improved. Kevin constantly updates his knowledge of inspection  equipment and test regulations and always operates in accordance to the latest IET issued "Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" (Believe it or not - you just read the proper, official name for P.A.T.). My extensive experience and knowledge has previously been utilised by some manufacturers of the test equipment I use for performing my day to day work. It was invaluable to assist with their research and development of new equipment.

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