Test and tag in Hobart
Portable appliance testing for offices, shops, trades, hospitality venues and homes. Every item is inspected, electrically tested and tagged, and you get the paperwork to show for it.
- $80 (+GST) minimum, first 20 items included
- Then $2.20 to $3.90 (+GST) per item
- Tags, labels and safety documentation
- Certificate of Compliance for your business
Book on: 0470 682 815
What test and tag actually involves
Test and tag is the routine safety check for electrical equipment that plugs into a power point. Each item gets a visual inspection of the lead, plug and casing, then an electrical test with a portable appliance tester. Items that pass are tagged with the test date so everyone can see they’ve been checked.
In Australia, this work is set out in AS/NZS 3760, the standard for in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
What we check
Leads and plugs
Cuts, crushed sections, exposed wires and loose or bent pins.
Casing and housing
Cracks, burn marks, missing covers and other physical damage.
Earth continuity
Checking the earth path on earthed (Class I) equipment.
Insulation and leakage
Electrical tests that show whether insulation is breaking down.
Leads and power boards
Extension leads and power boards are tested too, not just appliances.
Tag and record
Each item tested is tagged and recorded in your documentation.
Who it’s for
- Offices and retail shops
- Builders, trades and workshops
- Cafes, restaurants and hospitality venues
- Homes and rental properties
Pricing
$80 (+GST) minimum charge, which covers the first 20 items, travel and setup, tags and labels, electrical safety documentation and a Certificate of Compliance.
Each item after that is $2.20 to $3.90 (+GST).
How booking works
Four steps from first call to finished job.
Tell us what needs testing
Call or email with the service you need and a rough idea of how many items, alarms or lights are involved.
Agree on a price and a time
We’ll confirm the price and arrange a time that suits you.
Testing is carried out
Each item is checked as part of the service you’ve booked.
Go over the results
We’ll let you know what passed and point out anything that needs attention.
Common questions
What happens if an item fails?
We’ll show you which item failed and why. It shouldn’t be used again until it has been repaired or replaced.
How often does equipment need to be tested?
It depends on where the equipment is used. AS/NZS 3760 sets intervals ranging from every three months on construction sites to every five years for some low-risk equipment. We’ll let you know what applies to your site.
Will testing disrupt my business?
Each item only needs to be unplugged for a short time while it’s tested. Let us know if some equipment can’t be switched off during the day and we’ll plan around it.
What paperwork do I get?
Every job includes tags and labels on the tested items, electrical safety documentation and a Certificate of Compliance for your business.
How much does it cost?
The minimum charge is $80 (+GST), which includes the first 20 items. After that, items are $2.20 to $3.90 (+GST) each. See the pricing page for worked examples.
Need something tested? Let’s get it booked in.
Tell us what needs checking and where, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.