No matter what type of tradesman you are, power tools are an essential part of the job. But when it comes to using power tools, safety should always be your top priority. That’s why it’s important to make sure your power tools are regularly tested and tagged to ensure they are safe to use. In […]
Has your electrical equipment been tested and tagged? The risk of not testing and tagging your equipment could be fatal. Metrotest caters to all test and tag services for your appliances, tools, and machinery to ensure that all electrical items are safe for use. Schools When was the last time your school had […]
A portable RCD is an essential part of any testers kit for any test & tag job. But what are they and why are they so vital for testing and tagging electrical devices. More importantly, how do portable RCD differ from a regular RCD? What is a RCD? A Residual Current Device is used to […]
Every now and then, businesses and companies need to have their electrical equipment tested for safety. This way, both customers and the employees of a company are protected from harm or accidents caused by a faulty device. Some of the common hazards brought in by a defective equipment includes electrocution, fire and intermittent connection. This […]
It is no secret that Metrotest believe in making sure you get the best tester for carrying out test and tag of appliances in the workplace. This is why we test and trial Portable appliance testers before we start selling them, over the years we have found a few things that we think will help […]
Do you own one of these Cotton On power bank chargers? Stop using it right now. According to Product Recalls NZ, these slim pocket power charger banks have the potential to overheat and pose risk of fire and electric shock. These were sold between the period of 26 October 2018 – 29 January 2019, both […]