An absolute "MUST CHECK LIST" as per Nino initial posting...
Notes:
It's actually legal to rewire a line cord/plug at home yourself, provided you KNOW which colour wire goes on which pin, it is legal.
Anyone can re-wire an appliance, and anything that plugs into a wall socket *IS* an appliance, pinball/arcade machines included.
It's only illegal to rewire fixed wiring, such as house wiring, fusebox etc etc. (except in New Zealand, where "anything goes", you can rewire your house or factory without electrical license).
This is why the general public you can still buy the plugs at their local hardware outlet, until the future revises electrical safety standards and removes cable & plugs from the public sector.
Anyone who has has completed a "test & tag" course (i have) will be taught these things.
Regarding "Test & Tag" of your pinny...
Under Australian Test & Tag electrical Standards "ALL exposed metals on an appliance MUST be securely wired to electrical earth, failure of any exposed metal part results in the machine being deemed unsafe and will be refused by the tester.
This will include coindoors, legs, side(hand)rails and any mounting bolt(heads) that protrude around the sides of the cabinet & headbox.
If just 1 of these items isn't earthed, the test & tag person will reject it.
It's currently not mandatory to have test/tagging on your personal household electricals (including pinnies), other than your own peace of mind that it is safe.
However, when you run a public business, hire out gear etc etc THEN it's mandatory to have the tests done, and re-done each year...no compliance attracts some very hefty fines/jail.
So, make sure you internal earthing braid connects everywhere as it should, for your own safety as well as attempting to get a tester to 'pass' it.
MM
