Recently microwave testing has been made a requirement of the IEE Code of Practice 3rd Edition. In addition to a PAT test, Microwave Leakage Detectors (also known as a Microwave Leak Tester) are used to check radiation leakage from microwave ovens.
So how do you test microwave ovens? Firstly, carry out your usual PAT testing routine (visual, earth continuity, insulation, electrical leakage).
Secondly, to test microwave ovens for radiation, you first place a cup of water into the oven and start it on the highest setting. Turn on the Microwave Leak Tester and proceed to move it around the door seems keeping a 5cm gap. During microwave testing, any reading above 5mW per cm2 means the oven is faulty and should be failed. Ventilation grills should be tested and the door interlock should be checked.
Lastly, to test microwave ovens completely, a PAT and microwave leakage label need to be completed.
To discuss our range of Microwave Leakage Detectors or for advice on microwave testing please called us on 0800 101 8181.
- Microwave Leakage Detector
- Part of your Portable Appliance Testing routine
- £59.00
- Martindale TEK500 Microwave Leakage Detector
- Easy to use pass or fail leakage detector
- £124.99
- Celtek TX2000 Digital Microwave Monitor
- Simple, robust and efficient monitor
- £220.00
- Robin TX 90 Microwave Leakage Detector
- The TX 90 microwave leakage detector
- TBA
