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Posted By D H
Is there anything (in legislation) stopping a client from buying cheap (99p) 4 gang extension leads and using them in a works office environment?
From the PUWER Regs equipment must be fit for purpose, and PAT testing. Electricity at Work Regs talks about proper inspection and maintenance,
But I have a niggle from somewhere about buying things for commercial premises from suppliers to general domestic customers.
Can anyone advise me please?
Dave
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
Are these leads fit for purpose and loading needs after being examined by the competent person?
Some import goods are often not made as safely or robustly as industrial versions so you need to be aware of overheating problems for wiring if component parts are of a poor standard.
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Cheap doesn't mean unsafe.
Is this a reputable supplier?
The items must carry CE marking and relevant approval marks, and need not be PAT tested if new.
There are issues with counterfeit goods. If you've any qualms, speak to Trading Standards.
The short answer to your question is: No - nothing to stop this.
The real issues will be in-house: circuit and local overloading, tripping hazards, fire loading, pinching and nipping of cable, system earth fault hazards,etc.
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Posted By D H
Thanks folks for your replies.
The supplier is a well known supermarket and the casing looks rathet fragile.
I have suggested that they buy more robust ones and with surge protection included.
I have also advised them to PAT test even when new as we dont know if they are damaged in transit.(Thay have PAT test facilities on site)
Thank you again.
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Posted By Ian Gardner
For "more robust" plugs and socket strips on the extension leads, you should be looking for ones that are built to BS 1363/A, rather than just BS 1363. The '/A' designation denotes that the plugs & sockets have been designed for 'rough use'.
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