Flexible, Affordable Appliance Testing Experts.
Ensuring the highest standards in electrical workplace safety.

Whatever your business size, whichever industry you’re in, our appliance testing services will help keep you compliant.
Because we provide a flexible service at an affordable price, it’s easier for you to carry out electrical safety compliance. After all, safety comes first.

  • Reliable, no fuss service
  • Flexible, out-of-hours if required
  • Competitive prices
  • High-quality testing, using latest technology
  • Easily identifiable, coloured pass labels
  • Keeping employees and customers safe
PAT Testing, pat testers

PAT TESTING

With 250 Rio you can expect the most efficient, affordable and thorough portable appliance testing services. When it comes to workplace safety, we strive to deliver complete peace of mind.

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Microwave Leakage Services

MICROWAVE LEAKAGE

We do more than just test your portable electrical appliances. Our up-to-date leakage testing services make sure your microwaves are safe to use too.

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Periodical Testing Services

PERIODICAL TESTING

We work with you to provide inspection and testing at regular intervals. Because electrical installations can deteriorate over a period of time, it’s wise to regularly test them.

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Appliances Repair

REPAIRS

If an item does not pass testing and cannot be repaired on site, we take the time to reveal all repairs to you on job completion.

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Coverage Capability

COVERAGE & CAPABILITY

We cover the North West of England providing our Portable Appliance Testing, Microwave Leakage Testing and Periodical Testing services. Additionally, we invest in the latest equipment which is regularly tested, to ensure accurate test results.

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FAQs on PAT Testing

FAQ’s

Read through some of our more commonly asked questions about appliance testing. If you can’t find the information you need, get in touch with us. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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ABOUT 250 RIO

Since 2007, we have been providing Portable Appliance Testing to businesses, landlords, schools and many more places, all across the North West.

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GET A QUOTE

From portable appliance testing to standard electrical repairs, we offer a free, no obligation quote. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by our competitive prices.

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250Rio Completed the PAT Testing of our office in a record time of 4 days, a great help to us in minimizing disruption to our operations. We found the engineer very efficient and I would be happy to recommend 250Rio to other businesses for their Portable Appliance Testing.

Beaverbrooks Ltd
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Having used 250Rio for our PAT testing I can only conclude that the standard and pride in their work is second to none. Their staff are not only proficient in their tasks they are courteous and friendly. Couple this with a professional approach and competitive pricing and they have the complete package, I would highly recommend 250Rio to any company, large or small.

Team 17
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I would like to thank you for providing an excellent service. You were courteous to staff and created no disruption whilst carrying out the PAT Testing. Your prices are very competitive and we would definitely recommend 250RIO to other businesses.

Rockstar Games, Leeds
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I would like to thank you for providing an excellent and efficient PAT testing service here at our head office. Disruption was kept to the absolute minimum, I would be happy to recommend your services to other businesses.

Demon Tweeks Direct

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