Note: This book is currently out of print production. A new edition is expected late 2021.
Overview:
The definitive guide for those testing and tagging. Full title: Best Practices in Testing & Tagging of Electrical Equipment to AS/NZS 3760
Publisher: Best Practice Standards
This book is the ultimate guide to testing and tagging. Never before has so much been covered regarding testing and tagging in one publication. This book really does answer all those questions you might have regarding the subject. If you thought you knew it all, think again.
Over 300 pages cover every aspect of testing including those area's, sometimes only touched upon during courses including:
- 3 Phase testing
- High current earth bond testing
- RCD testing (fixed and portable)
- Current leakage testing and why it's important
- Testing different appliance types
- Legislation in all states
Even the most experienced test and tag service providers will find this book and invaluable tool and reference manual.
Content includes:
- The Industry, AS/NZS 3760 Committee and Consumer Protection
- Domestic and Workplace Dangers
- Testing and Tagging, Frequency, Legislation, Repairing Appliances and Construction and Demolition Sites
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- Visual Inspection and Electrical Testing (including RCD, 3-Phase, and Current Leakage)
- Problem Appliances, Hints and Tips
- Test Equipment, Software, Calibration and Safety
- Confirmation and Documentation
- Assistance
- Clientele
- Conclusions and Recommendations in Education
Suitable for:
- Competent persons testing for their own organisation
- Test and Tag service providers
- Electricians
- Tool and Equipment Hire companies
- Keen pre-training course attendees
- Training course providers and trainers
Contact us for any details regarding the content or any legal clauses within this book relating to testing and tagging.
Edition 1, 2007. Please note that this book should not be used as an alternative to the AS/NZS3760:2003, ASNZS3760:2010 standards or formal training. This book does not contain information as specified in table 4 of AS/NZS3760. Whilst information within the book is typically not specific to any one particular edition of AS/NZS3760, readers should only use this book in conjunction with the latest available Australian Standards and local legislation publications.
