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A portable appliance tester is responsible for testing electrical appliance for safety. In the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand electrical appliances need to be routinely checked. This process is called portable appliance testing or short PAT, PAT Inspection or PAT Testing. Labels like 'passed' and 'passed for electrical safety' are attached to the appliance if the check was successful.

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A portable appliance tester is a device used to check the safety and electrical integrity of electrical appliances. It typically performs tests such as insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity checks. This helps ensure that appliances are safe to use and comply with electrical safety regulations.

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