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kjdiscos
08-04-2009, 06:08 PM
Ok so i had ordered some items from a trade wholesaler, To fit out a bar

And onto the order had added a smoke machine and some lights for a client, Who wanted them for a childrens birthday party,

So they arrive all well and good, I fit the bulbs in the lights and give them a test, Then i look the smoke machine all seems ok

So i call the client to come and pick his items up, I decide give the smoke machine a quick test, so i power it up in the garage, I smell burning plastic cant see anything, And the units metal,

So i open the fluid tank, And shock horror ! :Censored: :mad:

The heat from the heater had melted through the damm bottle !, With melted plastic oozing down, I hate to think what would have happened if i hadnt have tested it, Or it was me who wanted it and took it out on a gig !

Moral of the story always check and double check and pat newly brought gear

Vectis
08-04-2009, 06:14 PM
Moral of the story always check and double check AND PAT newly brought gear

Amended in red... :o

kjdiscos
08-04-2009, 06:18 PM
Amended in red... :o

Well true my mistake ! As per above, But as i was selling it to a client had no requirement to pat test it

Vectis
08-04-2009, 06:20 PM
Well true my mistake ! As per above, But as i was selling it to a client had no requirement to pat test it

Fair enough ... I was just underlining a point made on several historical threads where members have questioned the need to PAT test stuff before it's first anniversary...

kjdiscos
08-04-2009, 06:22 PM
Fair enough ... I was just underlining a point made on several historical threads where members have questioned the need to PAT test stuff before it's first anniversary...

very true, I notice know some retailers pat testing for free prior to sending out, Quite useful if you are not a tester yourself

Dynamic Entertainment
08-04-2009, 06:42 PM
I was under that same spell Martin, until i took a brand new extention lead to bits to fit a longer lead. The wiring inside was terrible. Screws had been screwwed through the live wire, the led onlight wasnt connected properly. It was shocking really... (no pun intended) :)