On 10/03/2019 12:42, DerbyBorn wrote:
My wife has arranged a speaker for her WI Group at the Church Hall.

The speaker has asked for a PAT Tested Extension Lead for her projector.
I can't see why - other than to avoid any responsibility if a faulty lead
was provided. Surely her equipment could not be damaged.

Its not a risk to equipment particularly - although I suppose a lead
with damaged socket connections which could cause arcing, may blow a
projector lamp should it happen at the wrong time. (note that many
projector lamps can cost hundreds to replace)

A lead is provided by the Church Hall - we, as users, have no idea if it is
PAT Tested.

If you have no idea, then its likely its not. Its not something that
happens by accident.

Not sure what to get my wife to say to the speaker.

Probably cheaper to offer to buy a new one for her to use. Tell her she
can keep it as well for a contribution of funds!

Alternatively if there is a local charity shop that sells electrical
stuff, they probably have a tame tester you may be able to call on.

I have not ruled out that the lead may be PAT tested - not easy to check
right now.

...but what responsibility is it of the speaker?

Odd choice of words...?

Is the responsibility of the Hall "management" to ensure any equipment
provided is safe to use.

The speaker is just being (sensibly) cautious, since she is probably
aware that in small organisations like this, dodgy kit can knock about
for years without anyone actually inspecting it or, more importantly,
scrapping / repairing / taking out of service anything that looks
questionable.


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Cheers,

John.

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