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Can you test and tag with a multimeter in Australia

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 Using a multimeter to test and tag electrical equipment can be part of an overall safety strategy, but it's not typically sufficient on its own for comprehensive testing and tagging. However, it can be useful for basic checks, especially for continuity and insulation resistance testing. Here's how you can use a multimeter for basic testing: 1. Continuity Testing: Continuity testing checks if there is a complete path for electric current flow. This can be done by setting the multimeter to the continuity or resistance mode and checking for a low resistance reading (close to zero ohms) between various points on the equipment, such as between the plug pins and the exposed metal parts of the equipment. 2. Insulation Resistance Testing: Insulation resistance testing measures the resistance offered by the insulation material between conductive parts and the earth. While some multimeters may have an insulation resistance testing function, dedicated insulation resistance testers (of...