Test and Tagging is the process of checking electrical equipment In accordance with the Australian Standards AS/NZS 3760:2012 as extracted below
“Electrical Equipment needs to be subject to regular inspection and testing to detect obvious damage & wear”
Pulse Test and Tag can conduct the process from start to finish, providing you with a comprehensive report on completion.
The frequency in which devices and equipment need testing varies between 1 month and 5 years depending on the use, the environment and the location of the device.
The frequency of the testing is not isolated to a single location but the environment of that location. There are often occasions where a number of different environments come into play and will affect the frequency of the testing, Pulse Test and Tags technician can advise of the correct and necessary frequency of the testing upon inspection.
New Equipment – When new equipment is purchased in Australia, The supplier is deemed responsible for the initial electrical safety of the equipment, thus new equipment need not be tested but upon a visual inspection for obvious defects or damage if deemed compliant the responsibility is transferred to the owner to ensure it is tagged in accordance with AS/NZS3760:2012
External Inspection of equipment – Checking for damage, defects, wear or modifications to the equipment.
Checking the plugs / connectors for discolouration and wear; a possible sign of excessive heat, loose electrical connection, chemical or moisture exposure.
Protective Earth Continuity Test- Ensuring the resistance is sufficiently low to ensure correct operation of the equipment.
Insulation Test – Testing the leakage current insulation resistance of the device
Polarity- Ensuring correct wiring has been completed of the equipment, It is not uncommon to see the neutral and live conductors reversed.
After acquiring the services of Pulse Test and Tag two years ago to Test and Tag all my equipment, I can not speak highly enough of their quality and reliability. Being a former electrician, my standards are high and they exceeded those expectations.
Pulse Test and Tag has been looking after my small business for over a year now now.When you call Pulse, you can be reassured you are dealing with a professional team who has your businesses safety at interest. Could not be happier and will use there services for years to come.
Pulse Test and Tag has far exceeded my expectations of service and quality. Over the last year my business has been made safer and bought up to code thanks for pulse. Thank you Pulse test and tag for seeing my vision and for making it come true.
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