The dangers of faulty electrical appliances in winter
In comes winter, out come the electrical appliances that keep you warm. To avoid the dangers of faulty electrical appliances in winter you need [...]
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06, 2021
Jim’s Test & Tag NZ – proud to be 100% Kiwi owned and operated
Have you ever wondered if you are dealing with a true Kiwi business? That’s the great thing about Jim’s Test & Tag NZ – we [...]
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05, 2021
How to detect a microwave radiation leak
Have you ever been worried about using a microwave oven, or wondered how to detect a microwave radiation leak? Microwave ovens are extremely useful for [...]
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04, 2021
The importance of testing and tagging electrical appliances at the workplace
Wherever there are appliances, there is a risk, which is why testing and tagging electrical appliances at the workplace is critical. As an employer, it’s [...]
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03, 2021
Why do you need portable appliance testing?
As you'll know already, when you’re in business you're legally required to ensure all equipment at your place of work is electrically safe and maintained [...]
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03, 2021
Reasons why your RCD keeps tripping
There can be several reasons why your RCD keeps tripping. By nature, an RCD is a safety switch. It works by continually monitoring the electrical current. If it detects a fault in the circuit, it responds by shutting down the flow of electricity. This helps protect anyone who may come in contact with that fault.
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02, 2021
What goes into electrical testing and tagging in the workplace?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) reminds every business that they have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of workers, [...]
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02, 2021
RCD protection (and how important it is)
Every home and business should use RCDs, but what does that mean? In case you didn't know, RCD stands for residual current device. It's another [...]
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01, 2021
A guide to what the Test and Tag colours mean
It’s worth knowing exactly what Test and Tag colours mean and what has been tested and how often the testing and tagging needs to be [...]
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01, 2021
Appliance safety is a must for everyone
There’s more to appliance safety than you think Any appliance can be a health risk and there is more than one reason why. Appliance safety [...]
