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14 Sep 2009

Pat Testing

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Posted By : mr.nwb | Comments : 5

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Hi folks

I've heard that venues are now asking for band equipment to be PAT tested. This is especially so at function/wedding gigs.

Have a look at http://www.pattestingnorthwest.co.uk/ - providing an excellent PAT testing service in the NW.

Mention NWB, and you will get a 10% discount. Top stuff!

Comments

# Posted by G-IT-22 - 14/09/2009, 23:21 (GMT)

Yes its something that has been ongoing for years but never pushed thru the courts .......even though we have to 'drive our cars' to venues .....!!!

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 15/09/2009, 07:40 (GMT)

I have permanently borrowed some pat tested kettle leads from work :-D
did I say that out loud...oops

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 15/09/2009, 12:52 (GMT)

It's been mentioned on here many times but we all play venues where there's just a couple of power ponts and we have four ways plugged into four ways.....PAT testing is irrelevant at those tyes of venues.

It's never been even brought up when i play with marseille @ places like The Cavern etc....I really think it is only hotels and function rooms that make it an issue at present though if you are in that kind of an act then yes I think you need to get it sorted.

# Posted by tyrone shoelace -blooze the pl... - 17/09/2009, 08:36 (GMT)

Hi we had to pat test all our gear for a gig at the ramada jarvis at blackrod, also had to have public liability insurance, if it hadnt been a worthwhile charity gig we wouldnt have done it, a mate did the pat testing cheap but the insurance was £110.00,although with the current claim for anything culture wont be long before some pisshead trips on a lead and claims.

# Posted by Loverockets - 18/09/2009, 14:49 (GMT)

What next!! have to wear steel toecap's just incase you drop your amp on your foot!!

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