I have been a DJ on and off for parties including weddings and birthdays for many years. I am considering starting these again sometime this year so watch this space for more info.
I am also hoping to start doing some more LIVE! sessions again using the online MixCloud service. Keep an eye on this page for more info regarding this. For now why not have a listen to a few mixes I have put together which you can find by clicking on the link below.
I am able to offer a basic PAT testing service to home users and small business users.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a process that ensures electrical equipment is safe to use
PAT or ‘Portable Appliance Testing’ is also known as EET, or ‘Electrical Equipment Testing’
Testing involves a visual inspection of the equipment and an electronics test with a specialised portable appliance tester.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
Although there is currently no strict legal requirement for PAT testing, the Government has put regulations into place to ensure the safety and maintenance of electrical appliances. The most effective way to ensure that these regulations are met is through PAT testing.
Do I need to do PAT testing?
Testing is recommended for all businesses and organisations that use portable electrical equipment. Self-employed people should also carry out tests on their business equipment, even in the home. Testing helps to ensure that electrical equipment and appliances that you are responsible for are safe to use.
What is a portable appliance?
A Portable Electricial Appliance refers to electricial equipment that can be moved from one place to another e.g. computer, tv, printer, kettle, extension lead etc. Portable appliances usually have a lead with a plug attached.
Why choose me for PAT testing?
As well as providing a friendly, professional and efficient service, I will ensure the following…
• You are given a copy of a ‘Test Record Sheet’ with details of each device that I have tested
• You are given an explanation and reason regarding any device that fails
• A visible pass or fail label is applied to each appliance detailing the inspection date and next due date
• You are given a PAT Test Certificate confirming the test has been completed
I have setup up an ADS-B receiver in my shed. The receiver is used to track aircraft. The receiver is connected to a Raspberry Pi computer which is used to feed the data to the AirNav Radar website. The website is widely used by many to track aircraft.
What is an ADS-B Receiver?
Aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out transponders transmit their location, speed, altitude, and other data to ground receivers and other aircraft within range. ADS-B receivers on the ground or in other aircraft receive these transmissions and decode the data, which includes the aircraft’s unique identifier, GPS position, altitude, heading, speed, and other information. The ADS-B receiver processes this data and displays it on a screen such as a cockpit display or air traffic control (ATC) system.
Why is having a receiver useful?
The data processed by my receiver and a Raspberry Pi computer is uploaded to the AirNav Radar website. The website and other similar sites rely on this data from receivers across the world. The data is used to provide pilots and Air Traffic Control with traffic awareness information to ensure safety and reduce the risk of a collision. The data is also used for other purposes, such as weather monitoring or tracking bird migrations.
You can view LIVE! data from my aircraft scanner by clicking the link below...
I have setup a weather station in my back garden. The unit includes a wind vane, wind cup, UV/solar radiation sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, rain gauge and solar collector. The station collects data and uploads it to various weather websites across the world. The data is used by the websites to help with international weather forecasts.
You can view LIVE! data from my weather station using the links below…
Steve Alan
No Code Website Builder
