ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE COVER STORY Shining a light on PAT testers
As an expert in electrical testing, Seaward has long been the top choice for businesses looking for PAT testing solutions. And when White Light needed testing equipment for some of its more complex projects, the AV and lighting specialist found the perfect solution in Seaward’s Apollo+ series
freedom to test in restrictive working environments. Apollo+ models are boosted by new
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tarting life as a lighting rental shop for London’s West End theatres in
the 1970s, White Light has expanded to become a leading technical solution specialist. The company now counts theatres, concert venues and broadcast studios among its areas of expertise and prides itself on supplying the equipment, knowledge and support to help its customers achieve the most out of their projects. Nick Sheridan, technical support
manager at White Light, says: “We were looking for a device we could use in some of our venues where access is tricky – think small theatres and tight sub-stage areas, which typically involve testing at height or in confined spaces. “Our engineers visit challenging spaces
on a daily basis and our clients expect work to be carried out quickly and efficiently, so it’s essential that our equipment is reliable and accurate too.” The company was already familiar with Seaward devices, using the PrimeTest 50 and 250 plus to test rental equipment, so purchasing an Apollo 500+ was a natural choice. Sheridan continues: “We’ve been let
down in the past by unreliable or unstable machines and a lack of manufacturer support, but Seaward has always been the standout brand for reliability and professionalism.” Since its launch five years ago, the
original Apollo series has been a firm favourite among users, consistently outperforming the competition to secure its position as the best-selling downloadable PAT tester on the market. The Apollo+ series builds on the success of its predecessor with a range of new features and improved functionality, including updated software designed to speed up testing times. Its light weight design and long battery
life made it the ideal solution for Nick’s engineers, providing them with the
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Since its launch five years ago, the original Apollo series has been a firm favourite among users
accessories, including an external rechargeable battery pack, welcome news for high-volume users who are now able to recharge their devices on-the-go, extending their operation time. There’s also enhanced interface
functionality, including customisable operator permissions, advanced search options and the ability to quickly navigate results. As with the original series, Apollo+
devices feature Seaward’s easy-to-use PATGuard software which includes Time Manager, a popular feature available on Apollo devices for the first time. Sheridan explains: “A large proportion
of what we do as a department involves high volume equipment servicing. “This is incredibly specialist and
requires a lot of record keeping, and unfortunately there aren’t any turnkey systems or products to give us the tools we need to create accurate reports for our customers quickly.” Sheridan struggled to keep up with the
Designed to revolutionise safety management, the new Apollo+ series is Seaward’s most advanced line of PAT testers
sheer amount of data involved in these projects, finding it impossible to keep on top of without a dedicated admin team. Now, thanks to the Apollo+, Sheridan
thinks he’s finally found a solution. He explains: “We’ve been beta testing the use of the Apollo+ as a multipurpose tester and reporting tool for jobs
involving more than just regular PAT testing, sometimes even jobs where no electrical testing is required at all! In fact, Sheridan has created his own
unique test sequences, allowing him to enter any data into the Apollo+. Sheridan continues: “We can now store
all information under one record, one ID and, together with PATGuard3, reports can be generated so quickly and easily that we have already reduced both the amount of data being stored and the speed at which this data is processed. “Reports that previously took us weeks to complete only take one or two days, now I can receive the data, validate it and generate the report without even needing to look the engineer in the eye!” This is great for Sheridan’s busy team of engineers who can now focus on the job at hand without worrying about completing lengthy paperwork or filling in databases. Seaward UK field sales manager,
Richard Slade, adds: “It’s always encouraging to hear from customers who have seen a real benefit and difference to their work thanks to our devices. “We listened carefully to customer feedback when developing the Apollo+ range, and it’s clear this has paid off for White Light. “We put our customers at the heart of
everything we do to ensure our devices slot seamlessly into their operations and provide the very best testing experience.” Sheridan agrees: “Most importantly, the
Apollo+ gives us the freedom to concentrate on the job at hand and deliver the quality our customers have come to expect from us.” Designed to revolutionise safety
management, the new Apollo+ series is Seaward’s most advanced line of PAT testers. Featuring tools such as built-in risk assessment and a variety of testing and inspection reports, it offers comprehensive, all-in-one solutions to workplace health and safety.
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