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John10b · 29th Oct 2020, 9:40 pm

This is an interesting topic, I’m sure it’s been discussed on this forum before. I have read the H&S electrical /PAT requirements so I have a fundamental understanding.
I’ve never received a satisfactory answer to the question : should I “ upgrade” a vintage set in an attempt to make it satisfy PAT, or leave as original with a written statement explaining the possible hazards of using a vintage set.
When I repair a vintage set today, which is becoming far less often, I tend to “upgrade” it, if the design permits, it may be wrong but I feel I’ve attempted to make it more safe to use.
John

29th Oct 2020, 9:40 pm	#8
John10b Nonode Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK. Posts: 2,887	Re: Ferranti 355 radiogram. PAT Test advice needed. This is an interesting topic, I’m sure it’s been discussed on this forum before. I have read the H&S electrical /PAT requirements so I have a fundamental understanding. I’ve never received a satisfactory answer to the question : should I “ upgrade” a vintage set in an attempt to make it satisfy PAT, or leave as original with a written statement explaining the possible hazards of using a vintage set. When I repair a vintage set today, which is becoming far less often, I tend to “upgrade” it, if the design permits, it may be wrong but I feel I’ve attempted to make it more safe to use. John