PAT Instruction & Setup

Intro Do I need to test appliances I didn’t supply to the property? Generally, your testing obligations cover appliances that you as the property provider have supplied. If a tenant brings in their own appliances, that falls outside your responsibility — but anything included in the property fit-out is yours to keep on top of. […]

Intro Where should a university department manager start when it comes to test and tag? The best starting point is a complete, auditable solution rather than piecing things together. For a university environment — with high volumes of equipment spread across labs, offices, and shared spaces — the iPAT 2 SupaPAT is the recommended setup. […]

Intro What PAT Tester Should I Start With As An IT Company? The iPAT 2 SupaPAT is the go-to choice for IT environments. It’s built for high-volume, fully auditable testing with QR code scanning, multiple printable tag formats, and the ability to create custom test codes — including one specifically for IEC cloverleaf leads on […]

Intro What PAT Tester Should I Start With As A Commercial Cleaner? The EasiPAT 10 is the standout choice for cleaners — it performs 200mA and 10Amp earthbond testing and handles PRCDs, which cleaning companies deal with constantly. Its single test-button operation makes it fast and straightforward to use without needing an electrical background, whether […]

Intro What PAT Tester Should I Start With As A School Caretaker? The EasiPAT 10 Standard is the ideal starting point for caretakers. It handles all the core test functions you’ll need — earth testing, insulation resistance, and basic memory storage — without the steep learning curve. It’s built for reliability and is simple enough […]

Intro What PAT tester should I start with as a sparky? If you’re just getting started with Test and Tag, the EasiPAT 10 Standard PAT tester is the go-to choice. It covers the basics reliably — 200mA and 10Amp earth testing, multiple test functions, and basic memory storage. It’s straightforward to use and won’t let […]

Intro What accessories do I need for test and tag? The accessories you need depend on how many tests you’re doing and the environment you’re working in. At a minimum, you’ll need a PAT tester and labels or tags to record the test result on each appliance. For a fully auditable, compliant system, adding a […]

Intro What is 3-phase test and tag? 3-phase test and tag is the inspection and testing of electrical equipment that runs on a 3-phase power supply — typically 415V in New Zealand. Unlike standard single-phase appliances, 3-phase equipment includes heavy-duty machinery such as industrial motors, air compressors, welding equipment, and large workshop tools. Testing 3-phase […]

Intro What is AS/NZS 3551? AS/NZS 3551:2012 is the joint Australian/New Zealand standard for technical management programs for medical devices. It covers the full lifecycle of medical equipment — from procurement and acceptance testing through to routine inspection, fault management, and disposal. Particularly, Appendix B within the standard deals with testing and tagging electrical equipment. It’s […]

Its that time of year again, to ask the age-old question that we get asked too many times to count – what is the best tester out there? The answer; there isn’t a one size fits all. It really depends on your situation, like your budget and frequency of testing you are planning on doing. […]