A portable electrical appliance is classed as an item of equipment that is not part of a fixed installation, however there is the intention to connect it to a fixed installation.

What this basically means is that any item with a plug is a portable appliance.

Portable Appliance Examples

Here are just a few examples of portable appliances that you would need to have tested.

Tools – electric drills, sanders, planes, jigsaws and cutting equipment. 

General - kettles, microwaves, fridges, toasters, hair dryers, extension leads and vending Machines.

Computing – PCs, printers, monitors, photocopiers.