Article archive for Seaward
Pat superhero on a mission to test efficiently (27 January 2017)
The powerful data handling capabilities of modern test technology is helping a local PAT Superhero to deliver effective workplace testing to give employers confidence that their electrical equipment does not pose a danger to users.
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Dedicated new electrical training centre equipped with specialist HV test equipment (29 November 2016)
A new high voltage (HV) electrical training facility has been equipped with specialist test equipment from Seaward to ensure the highest standards of technical tuition and learning.
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All-round safety management safely behind bars (05 September 2016)
Advanced portable appliance testing instrumentation is helping the facilities management team at HM Winchester Prison fulfil a range of essential health and safety responsibilities. Following last year’s transfer of facilities management services at a number of prisons to Carillion, the FM team at Winchester is using a Seaward Apollo 600 tester to combine electrical testing with a range of other workplace safety tasks.
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Get the right result with special seaward pat deal (22 April 2016)
Seaward’s special end of season PAT transfer deal means that when you show your old tester the red card, you can boost the productivity, performance and profit of your PAT team in the field.
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Top marks for pat tester at famous oxford college (03 March 2016)
An integrated electrical testing package from Seaward is helping an historic Oxford college ensure the safety of all on-site electrical appliances used by students and visitors. As part of a preventative maintenance programme, Pembroke College is meeting its health and safety obligations by using advanced test technology in the shape of the Seaward Apollo 600 supported by specialist PATGuard 3 test management software.
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Direct and simple PAT testing (24 November 2015)
The Apollo generation of portable appliance testers (PATs) has been expanded with the introduction of a value for money mid-volume PAT where speed is of the essence and memory storage of test records are required. The latest addition to Seaward's range has been designed to provide fast, flexible and straightforward electrical safety testing, with simple test data entry being accompanied by the downloading of results into an internal memory.&a
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New tester provides quick and easy diagnosis of EV chargepoint problems (26 October 2015)
The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids puts even more emphasis on the ability of the power charging infrastructure to operate effectively and safely at all times.
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Advanced 'PAT' granted 'PAT'ent protection (29 September 2015)
A portable appliance tester has been awarded a UK patent that recognises its unique ability to combine formal visual inspections and all required electrical testing as part of a formal safety risk assessment process. Seaward’s most advanced PAT, the Apollo 600, has been specifically designed to incorporate a range of special features in line with HSE guidance to ensure that the inspection and testing of workplace electrical appliances is proportionate to the safety risks presented.
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Seaward’s summer sizzler pat offer includes Free software and training package (19 July 2015)
Seaward has introduced a ‘Sizzling Summer Special’ promotion, giving away free PAT record keeping and health and safety software, with online training. For a limited period only, buyers of the Seaward Apollo 600 PAT tester kit will receive a free added value package of extras, worth £249, that includes a 12 month licence for the PAT Guard 3 Elite software, access to a practical online training course with exam and a special PAT testing guide.
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Seminar advice on how to make the most of pat testing (18 July 2015)
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward has organised a series of free seminars around the country to help electrical contractors and PAT specialists to make the most of their business opportunities and better meet the test needs of customers.
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Seaward tester scrubs-up well at pressure washer refurb specialists (02 June 2015)
A firm specialising in refurbishing electric pressure washers is using the versatile HAL 103 multi-function safety tester from Seaward to ensure products leaving its factory are safe to use by consumers.
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Testing in a winter wonderland (28 April 2015)
Advanced portable appliance testing technology is helping the world leaders in artificial snow and winter effects ensure that its equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards.
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Gloucestershire hospitals put electrical safety to the test (25 March 2015)
Versatile electrical appliance testing technology is helping one of the largest hospital trusts in the country to maintain the highest standards of safety. The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust runs both Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals, providing high quality healthcare for a population of more than 600,000 people. At the centre of the hospitals’ preventative maintenance approach is the Seaward Apollo 600 tester, supported by the specialist PATGuard 3 results manage
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Specialist pat training assists competency levels (24 February 2015)
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward has added new online training courses to its recently launched Training Portal, providing direct access to dedicated training courses for users of its market leading PAT product range. The new Seaward Training Portal provides immediate and convenient access to a wide range of training courses that are designed to improve the knowledge and competency of those involved in PAT testing.
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PAT productivity increased (18 December 2014)
A specialist electrical services company has increased its productivity with the latest portable appliance test technology from Seaward.The Leeds-based S Barker Electrical Ltd. is using a new Apollo 600 tester to complete thousands of appliance safety tests for a wide and expanding range of customers throughout West Yorkshire and beyond.
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New mobile app brings more power to your PAT (20 November 2014)
A powerful new mobile app packed with special features helps to convert manual PATs into semi-automatic testers complete with test results recording capabilities.
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Best of British Electrical Installation Test Kit (12 March 2014)
For a limited period only, Seaward is highlighting its presence as one of the few UK manufacturers of 17th edition electrical test equipment with a special kit that incorporates the PowerTest 1557 multifunction tester, a limited edition QuickCheck verification key ring and a calibration certificate.
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ClareHAL104 and Safety e-Base Pro combine (13 July 2012)
Production line and type testing across a variety of manufacturing sectors is easier and faster to complete with the ClareHAL104 and Safety e-Base Pro solution from Seaward.
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Special Training Dvd Provides Guide To (13 July 2012)
An interactive electrical safety training package has been developed for all professionals responsible for ensuring the safety of appliances and electrical equipment in the workplace.
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Special training DVD provides guide to portable appliance testing (25 June 2012)
An interactive electrical safety training package has been developed for all professionals responsible for ensuring the safety of appliances and electrical equipment in the workplace.
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Won this! (20 April 2012)
Congratulations to Graham Warner, the winner of EP's March issue prize draw.
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Seaward Solar Survey (18 January 2012)
For all involved with solar PV installation, rigorous but efficient testing and reporting is crucial to ensure maximum ROI, optimum conversion of solar energy and important operator safety for the lifetime of the array. Read more...
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Free PAT workshops for a common sense approach to electrical safety in the workplace (25 October 2011)
Seaward, experts in electrical safety testing are conducting a series of free hands-on PAT workshops throughout November and December. The workshops are designed to offer advice on how to take a common sense approach to electrical safety within the workplace.
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Extended PAT range (19 October 2011)
Electrical safety testing company Seaward has upgraded and expanded its range of specialist instruments to provide ready-made solutions for workplace portable appliance testing (PAT).
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Primetest 350 for all pat testing needs (30 June 2011)
The Seaward PrimeTest 350 is specifically designed to meet the high speed test needs of high volume PAT testing applications – improving productivity and test efficiencies in the process.
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New PATBag for fast and simple appliance testing (10 December 2010)
A new PATBag test-kit concept from Seaward enables organisations of all types and sizes to meet their electrical safety responsibilities in a safe, simple and effective manner.
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Records software for manual PAT testers (31 August 2010)
Seaward has extended its range PAT record keeping programs with the introduction of a new manual data entry product.
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Smarter electrical testing at AMEC (02 August 2010)
AMEC Power and Process Europe, a provider of engineering services to the nuclear and clean energy sectors, is using test instrumentation from Seaward to help it improve the compliance testing of its own electrical installations.
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New record-keeping software for manual PAT testers (01 July 2010)
Seaward has extended its range of PAT record keeping programs with the introduction of a new manual data entry product.
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Insulation tester (04 December 2009)
The latest addition to the Seaward range of hand held electrical installation testers is the IRT1557 combined insulation and continuity tester.
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Multi-function tester automates the 17th edition certificate (07 October 2009)
Seaward has produced a special training film for its new PowerPlus multi-function electrical installation tester. The film provides a step -by -step guide to the new tester.
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Engineers in their Prime (01 September 2009)
A leading electrical safety testing company has increased the productivity of its entire field service team with the latest portable appliance test technology from Seaward. Electrical Installation & Appliance Testing UK Ltd. (EIAT) has equipped its 50 strong team of engineers involved in the daily testing of thousands of items of electrical equipment with Seaward's advanced PrimeTest 350 tester.
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Safe Defence for FA (02 August 2009)
An integrated electrical safety testing package from Seaward is helping the Football Association meet its workplace health and safety obligations.
As part of the FA's preventative maintenance programme at its Soho Square, London headquarters, regular inspection and testing of electrical office equipment and other appliances is carried out using a Seaward Europa Plus tester - supported by specialist test data software and on-site calibration services.
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Seaward High Voltage Test Equipment (13 May 2009)
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Seaward PowerPlus 1557 Label Printer (01 May 2009)
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Rigel Field Service Kit (01 May 2009)
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Inspector's Gadget (20 February 2009)
Gas-Elec Safety Systems has specified Seaward’s PrimeTest 210 electrical tester to enable service engineers to undertake the rapid and accurate electrical safety testing of hundreds of thousands of domestic appliances
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Seaward 17th edition new PowerPlus 1557 PowerSolutionPlus (03 February 2009)
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Seaward PowerPlus 1557 Tester (03 December 2008)
An innovative new concept for has been introduced to address the issues of efficiency and productivity, leading to a reduction in the number of stages traditionally associated with 17th edition and Part P certification. This unique integrated PowerSolution approach eliminates the need for a multi-function test instrument and separate paper or PDA recording device normally associated with 17th edition test procedures.
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Quick Health Check (19 November 2008)
Leading healthcare equipment manufacturer Siemens Healthcare has equipped its nationwide team of mobile service engineers with 100 new Rigel Medical 288 electrical safety analysers. The move will significantly reduce the time it takes for engineers to carry out electrical safety checks on Siemens MR, CT, nuclear, PET, ultrasound and radiotherapy equipment at hospitals and other medical facilities in the UK.
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Seaward Electronic PowerGuard Pro 2 Software (30 October 2008)
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PAT upgrade. (05 September 2008)
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Seaward PrimeTest 220 Professional PAT (27 August 2008)
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Seaward PATSolutions training course (29 July 2008)
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Seaward PAT Upgrade (24 July 2008)
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Seaward Powercheck 1557 (02 June 2008)
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Seaward PAT Checkbox (01 June 2008)
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Medical Equipment in Good Health (01 May 2008)
A leading medical technology company has equipped its service engineers with advanced new instrumentation designed to comply with the latest electromedical test standards.
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Rigel 288 (08 April 2008)
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Seaward PrimeTest 350 (07 April 2008)
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Know the Code (09 January 2008)
With a revised version of the IET Code of Practice for portable appliance testing expected in January, Jim Wallace of Seaward highlights the main changes in the new IET Code.
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Seaward Electronic PATGuard Elite SOL (01 December 2007)
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