3 Phase App/Ext/RCD (AERO2032 RCD Lead Adaptor Box) Recently there was an incident in the electrical test n tag industry which, if you have anything to do with the industry, you should be aware of. At Metrotest, safety is our top priority. Recently there was the recall of a product by a test and tag […]
Contractors, electricians, DIY handymen, and hobbyists make use of various electric circuit testers to assess different functions and parameters including voltage, resistance, continuity, and current. They come in various shapes and sizes. Here at Metrotest, we offer a wide range of electrical testers that can be used to assess electrical panels, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, […]
CHRISTCHURCH SALES Metrotest are seeking a genuine person to join our team as a sales rep. We are looking for the following attributes: Electrical background beneficial but not required Relates well with all walks of life. Great communication skills Self-starter The level of this position is flexible – the right attitude and a desire to […]
As I am sure you know Metrotest have carried out Test and Tag Competency Training Courses all over New Zealand and Australia for a very long time and in recent years have also offered an online refresher course. Some people may not agree with a ‘refresher’ course, but the Standard AS/NZS3760, points to the necessity […]
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 […]
Well hi everyone, The team at Metrotest hope you are all staying safe in your bubble, now let’s hope that as we’ve dropped to Level 3 life can start, be it slowly, to return to a more user friendly normal. We were classified as an essential service; however this was irrelevant as just about everything […]
A post about an upcoming Test and Tag Competency event on our Metrotest Facebook page motivated one electrician to call us “Shysters” and less publishable names. He went so far as to do this publicly on our page and named us on his. To add insult to injury, he also left us a bad public […]
Appliance testing is becoming a common practice in New Zealand. Businesses and companies usually do it to ensure electrical equipment and portable appliances in the workplace are safe to use and complies with electrical safety regulations and standards. Tests that are typically done include a visual inspection, earth bond or continuity test and insulation resistance […]
Introduction A residual-current device (RCD) or residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB) is a device that quickly breaks an electrical circuit to prevent grave harm from an ongoing electric shock. An RCD is designed to automatically and quickly disconnect a circuit as soon as it detects that the electric current is not balanced between the supply and […]
Portable Appliance Testing is quickly gaining popularity these days. Law does not require PAT Testing but employers – including self-employed people – must ensure the safety and proper maintenance of electrical equipment being used in their business or premises. What Is Portable Appliance Testing? Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is widely used in the United Kingdom, […]