Q. What does testing involve?

The process of testing an appliance involves the following:

Visual Inspection: Firstly the appliance shall be checked to ensure that it is in good physical condition and there are no obvious signs of damage/danger. Electrical Testing: The appliance shall be tested with a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT) to test for any unseen electrical faults. Record Keeping: Once the appliance is tested a record of the appliance and the test outcomes as well as who tested it is made. Q. What needs to be tested?

Any electrical appliance that plugs into a 240v outlet, including power boards, extension leads and RCD’s (Safety Switches)

Q. We have a “Safety Switch” installed. Doesn’t that protect us?

No, not entirely. A ‚ÄúSafety Switch” or Residual Current Device (RCD) only protects against certain types of electrical faults. It is recommended that all homes and workplaces be fitted with RCDs. The use of an RCD however, is not an excuse for complacency when it comes to the regular inspection and testing of your electrical appliances.

Q. Does our “Safety Switch” (RCD) need regular testing?

Yes. Your RCDs need to be tested to ensure that they will respond to a fault situation quickly enough.. powerTAG will test your RCDs to ensure that they comply with the standard.

Q. Can the testing damage our equipment?

No, powerTAGs’ Technicians are well trained with many years of experience, and use only the latest in Portable Appliance Testing equipment.

Q. Are you insured?

Yes, We have current Public and Product Liability Insurance for $20,000,000.00. Certificates of Currency for these are available upon request.

Q. What is the relevant Australian Standard for electrical appliances?

Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760: 2003 is the relevant standard for the safety inspection and testing of electrical appliances.

Q. Are there any special requirements for construction work?

Yes, due to the hazardous nature of construction work regular inspection and testing of electrical equipment is warranted and must be carried out. The requirements are outlined in Australian Standards AS/NSW 3012:2003 Electrical Installations – Construction and Demolition Sites.

Q. Are there any special requirements for serviced or repaired electrical equipment?

Yes, any electrical equipment that has been serviced or repaired which could have effected electrical safety must be inspected, tested and tagged in accordance with the requirements of the Standard, AS/NZS 3760 prior to the equipment being placed back into service.

Q. What are your hours of operation?

powerTAG operates from 7am-5pm Monday – Friday, we are available at other times by appointment or special arrangement

Q. Why should we choose powerTAG?

powerTAG will ensure the utmost co-operation and minimize the impact on your facilities and their staff whilst all testing procedures are carried out. We use only the latest and most advanced Portable Appliance Testers available. All our records are provided electronically or in paper form and are maintained for a 7 year period as required by AS/NZS 3760:2003. Once powerTAG has tested the premises you will never need to worry about when your items are next due as we provide a worry free reminder service to ensure you remain compliant.