Category: Blog
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Electrical Test And Tag Sydney Team
When it comes to electrical safety it’s not a great idea to DIY, even if it seems tempting. Testing and tagging is the process of inspecting and tagging portable electrical appliances to ensure that they are all in safe, working order. It involves visually checking an appliance and then electrically testing the device with a…
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What is Electrical Testing?
Electrical testing is an extremely broad term that covers many different areas of inspection of systems that use electrical currents to flow. Electrical testing ensures that several different aspects of the electrical system are in proper working. First, it makes sure that systems work the way they are supposed to, as in the case of RCD…
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Australian Test And Tag Standards
What do you know about test and tag services? Do you know how often you need to have your workplace appliances tested and tagged? Do you know which appliances need to be tested and tagged? Do you know what testing and tagging involve? Here’s what you need to know about the test and tag services!…
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The Importance of PAT Testing
When handling portable appliance testing it’s important to be wary of risks that aren’t visible to the naked eye, as they can be hard to spot. The tools, instruments and equipment used by electrical workers often have special design characteristics, and if they aren’t preserved, they can lead to dangerous electric risks. Why is Portable Applicant Testing…
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Electrical Test And Tag Tools
At Get Test & Tag, we use electrical test tools to make sure your equipment and appliances are safe. If you run a business, you are required to test and maintain anything that plugs in within your working environment. Our test & tag technicians even perform routine checks on their own equipment to make sure…
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Professional Electrical Testing & Tagging
When it comes to the safety of your car – you take it to a professional mechanic. When it comes to your health – you see a medical professional. Where do you go for electrical testing and tagging? You can’t trust just anyone. It’s the safety of you and your employees that’s on the line.…
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Test and Tag Colours
Ever wondered why we use different test and tag colours? Appliances in your workplace that require testing and tagging are usually electrical items designed for connection by a flexible supply cord and plug top with 240v or 415 volt power. These items are used in environments that expose them to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanics, corrosive chemicals or…
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Earth Safety Test
Earth safety tests involve having your electric installations and power points tested to avoid injury and electric shocks at your workplace and home. This is done by making sure the impedance of your electric circuit is generating enough fault current to operate a device. Why Should I Hire an Expert Earth Safety Tester? Preventing shocks and accidents…
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Electrical Safety for RCDs and Safety Switches
A functioning Safety Switch or RCD can offer protection from a malfunctioning electrical appliance that might otherwise cause a devastating electric shock, injury, or fire. Here’s what you need to know. A residual current device (RCD), also known as a safety switch, is an essential device that keeps you safe from electrocution. But how do…
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Are Exposed Wires Dangerous?
If you notice worn electrical cords with exposed wires can you still use an appliance? How careful do you really need to be? Electrical safety hazards can pose a critical risk to your home or your business, so it’s worth minimising the hazards in your immediate environment. Exposed wires are a common electrical safety issue…