Also known as earth bond verifies the integrity (continuity and the resistance) of the protective bonding of the equipment (Class I) It is designed to transport dangerous electricity away from the appliance in the event of a fault. It is reccomended by the IET (Insitute of Electrical Technicians) that earth continuity is checked at 1½ times the fuse rating of the appliance. The recommended PASS allowance for PAT Testing is (

Is the leakage current flowing down the earth protective conductor when the appliance is turned on and powered up, the IEE Code of Practice calls this test the Protective Conductor Current Test, call 0113 248 9966 for a PAT Course and learn how to do this test safely.