Any mains operated appliance that is not permanently wired into a building will normally require testing and tagging, this includes 3-Phase equipment and 110 Volt equipment.
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Which appliances don’t need a test and tag?
Laptops/tablets, battery tools and equipment do not need testing themselves, but their charger/power supply unit will still require testing.
How long does test and tagging take?
An average test from start to finish, including fitting the tag and leaving the item as found, will likely take 3-4 minutes (this is where the tags are automatically produced straight from the test results).
How much does test and tagging cost?
‘Real’ testing in an easy environment with an average range of equipment tested will likely cost you between $3.00-$5.00 per item plus a possible site charge. The number of appliances on any site and the speed to test these will affect the price and if there is only a small number of items to be tested then there may be a minimum charge.
My tester is broken, what do I do?
Call us first, maybe we can solve the problem over the phone, but if not we can most likely fix it – we fix and calibrate more testers (all the common makes and models) than anyone else in New Zealand. If you have purchased from us then we will also endeavour to give you a loan tester to keep you working.
Are all labels and ribbons universal?
No. Test labels and ribbons need to match; otherwise the you may get a very poor print result on your labels. The temperature of the printer head on your printer (which may not be easily changed) can also affect the quality and different printers require different heat settings.
