Lamp Testing
Interesting article on testing from a major Chinese quality assurance company: https://www.intouch-quality.com/blog/lighting-testing-11-on-site-tests-for-led-lighting-inspection
Multimeters for electrical installation - using a multimeter
Video on test procedures at Lampfix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6u4z-tvw0
Why electric products fail: products on sale in the EU with safety alerts: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search?resetSearch=true (set product category to Electrical appliances and equipment, and in free text search use word like luminaire, lamp or light).
PAT Testing
Megger Guide to PAT Testing: https://www.instrumart.com/assets/Megger-Portable-Appliance-Testing-Guide.pdf
Seaward Guide to PAT Testing: https://www.seaward.com/storage/8viNkvxxHWD6ujxIJbzXYIwafA4yTtjxi73RCqsK.pdf
PASS are one of many companies offering PAT testing training, and offer in person courses, or videos, or a handbook: https://www.pat-testing-course.com/pat-testing-handbook.php
Can PAT testing damage the equipment being tested?
PAT Testing FAQs
Test Equipment
A UK supplier of test equipment offering good prices: https://www.test-meter.co.uk
PAT (and other) testers can also be hired quite reasonably, about £7 - £10 per day, so you can try out various models before purchase, or just hire one when needed. Google PAT tester hire to find suppliers in your area.
Seaward: https://www.seaward.com/gb/
Sample Test Reports
Blank test report forms can be purchased from the IEC here: https://www.iecee.org/certification/iec-test-report-forms. Search on the standard required, e.g. 60598-2-4 for portable lamps.
Below is a link to a sample test report for the most likely classes of lamp.
| Standard | Title | Test report link |
| 60598-2-1 | Fixed general purpose luminaires | https://media.adeo.com/marketplace/LMFR/86745644/3707406.pdf |
| 60598-2-2 | Recessed luminaires | https://sgslight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TLP-TUV-CB-test-report.pdf |
| 60598-2-4 | Portable general purpose luminaires | https://assets.presscloud.com/file/66/666682715394991/Eddy_Table_-_CE_LVD_Test_Report.pdf |
| 60598-2-10 | Portable luminaires for children | |
| 60598-2-11 | Aquarium luminaires | |
| 60598-2-12 | Mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights | |
| 60598-2-13 | Ground recessed luminaires | |
| 60598-2-20 | Lighting chains | https://www.ledyilighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CE-LVD-test-report.pdf |
| 60598-2-21 | Sealed lighting chains | |
| 60598-2-23 | Extra low voltage lighting systems for filament lamps | |