The Test and Tag requirements in Tasmania are a system where electricians will test electrical equipment in a workplace for faults ensuring it is safe to be used by employees. The electrician will then attach a tag to the piece of equipment stating the date it was tested and when the next test is due.
Surge protectors are designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes and safeguard your appliances and wiring from voltage surges such as those resulting from a lightning strike. Safety switches and surge protectors play entirely different roles, surge protectors protect electrical appliances, and safety switches protect people.
By law, all homes and units in Tasmanian must be fitted with smoke alarms. It is your responsibility to make sure you have a working smoke alarm installed. Homes built before August 1997 must have at least one 9-volt battery-operated smoke alarm, homes constructed or significantly renovated after August 1997 must have a 240-volt (hard-wired) smoke alarm.
Safety switches have been compulsory for power circuits in all-new Tasmanian homes since July 1992. This means many Tasmanian homes already have a safety switch installed which protects most of the power circuits. However, safety switches may be missing from homes built before that time. The switchboard is the best place to look for permanently installed safety switches. Safety switches can be easily identified; they are the ones with a test or T button.
Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit. They automatically shut off the electricity supply when current is detected leaking from faulty switches, wiring or electrical appliances. This stops the chance of current flowing to earth, through a person and electrocuting them.
No, many homes already have circuit breakers installed. However, circuit breakers only protect against overloading and short circuits. They do not prevent electrocution.
All RCDs are manufactured with a test button. Homeowners and tenants should press the test button every three months. Pushing the test button simulates an earth leakage fault and indicates whether or not the device is operating correctly. Electrical clocks and timing devices may have to be reset after the test button has been pushed and the RCD turned back on.
Caution: risk of electrocution! If you have any doubt how to do this call a licensed electrician!
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Charging times depend on your vehicle and charger type. A Level 2 charger typically adds 20–50km of range per hour, making it ideal for overnight charging.
Absolutely! EV chargers work with your home’s electrical system, whether or not you have solar panels installed
Installing an EV charger at home provides unmatched convenience - instead of relying on public charging stations, you can charge your vehicle overnight or whenever it suits your schedule. It also saves money by allowing you to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates or solar power. Additionally, having an EV charger can increase the value of your home, especially as more buyers look for EV-ready properties.
Yes! Many of the chargers can be configured to utilise excess solar energy from your system. This means instead of exporting surplus power back to the grid, you can use it to charge your vehicle, saving you even more on energy costs. It’s an environmentally friendly and efficient way to power your EV while reducing grid dependency.
