Megavar high voltage test equipment for hire

Equipment hire

Equipment for Hire

At Megavar, we supply a comprehensive range of high-voltage (HV) testing gear to keep your power systems safe, accurate, and compliant. Whether you need equipment for a quick shutdown test or an extended commissioning project, our fleet of regularly calibrated instruments, from insulation resistance testers to advanced diagnostic kits, gives you reliable results every time.

Australian engineering teamCalibrated with NATA-traceable certificatesSupplied with manufacturer’s manualsAustralia-wide delivery

Popular day rates, 1 to 7 days, ex GST:

Every rate band is on the instrument page. Minimum hire one day; rates step down from 8 days.

Need availability or a price? Call us on 1300 730 499 or send an enquiry. With flexible hire periods and door-to-door delivery and collection, we get the right HV test equipment to site when you need it.

Why hire from Megavar

A Tailored Hire Experience That Works for You

At Megavar, our dedicated test equipment hire division provides high-quality electrical testing instruments for both short and long-term use: the right tools, ready to go, every time. From fast dispatch to door-to-door freight, our hiring process is streamlined to get you up and running quickly and confidently.

Rapid delivery and collection

Door-to-door freight for minimal downtime.

Fast, simple bookings

Place an order and we’ll handle the rest.

Fault support

If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.

Some fleet instruments are sold ex-hire when they are replaced. Ask us about current stock.

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Test Equipment Rental

The HV test equipment hire fleet by category, with calibration, hire terms and delivery.

How the hire works

Hire terms in brief

After you enquire

We confirm availability, rates and freight in a written quote, valid for the period it states (usually 14 days). An enquiry or quote does not reserve equipment: the hire is booked when your purchase order, signed quote or email acceptance reaches us.

Hire period

Our carrier: up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment arrives back, whichever is later. Delay caused by us or our carrier is not charged. For example, dispatched Monday 10am and delivered Wednesday 2pm: hire starts Wednesday 2pm. Routes that normally take longer than 72 hours are marked on the quote. Your own freight: hire runs from handover to your carrier at our office until the equipment arrives back at our office. Collect in person: from collection to return.

Extensions and early return

Contact us before the return deadline to extend; your quoted rates stay fixed and extended hire is invoiced every 7 days. Return early and you pay only for the days used, at the rate band for the days actually hired.

Delivery and returns

Freight for each leg, the handling fee and any express dispatch are on the quote, before you accept. Returns go to the dispatching office named on the quote, by carrier or in person, never by post.

Counter times

Returned to our counter before 9am on a business day counts as the previous day. Collected after 4pm on a business day, hire starts the next day. Weekends and public holidays count as hire days.

Calibration and checks

Supplied in working order with listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request. If calibration falls due during your hire, we tell you before dispatch.

Cancelling or moving a booking

Cancel 5 or more business days before dispatch or collection and nothing is charged. With 2 to 4 business days’ notice, the charge is the greater of one day’s hire and 5% of the booked hire; with less notice, the greater of one day’s hire and 10%. You can ask once to move the start by up to 30 days, with at least 2 business days’ notice.

Loss, damage and insurance

The equipment is your responsibility, other than fair wear and tear, from the start of hire until it is back with us, including in transit, up to the replacement value cap shown on the quote for each item. No damage waiver is offered. We recommend you insure the equipment for its replacement value.

Payment and bond

Account customers pay each invoice within 14 days. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight, handling fee and any bond before dispatch. A bond applies only where the quote states one, and is refunded after return and inspection, less anything owed.

Summary of our Terms and Conditions: Test Equipment Hire. Full hire terms

Enquire about equipment hire

Check availability

Tell us the equipment, your hire dates and the delivery location, and we will confirm availability and lead time by the end of the next business day. Adding items to the quote list sends them all in one enquiry.

Or call us directly on 1300 730 499

Dates and alternatives
Delivery or collection

* Required. This asks for availability and a price; it does not reserve the equipment. We reply by the end of the next business day. Hire within Australia only.

Megavar Pty Ltd (ABN 88 104 344 765) collects these details to check availability, quote your hire, arrange delivery or collection and keep a record of it, and to understand how enquiries reach us. If you do not provide them we may not be able to quote. We may share them with our IT, email and business system providers, with freight carriers for delivery and collection, and, where relevant, our insurers and professional advisers, and some of those providers store or process information outside Australia, including in the United States. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information and how to access or correct it or make a complaint.

Need help with your rental?
1300 730 499 We’re available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Urgent hire: call rather than send the form. rentals@megavar.com.au

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Testing Equipments

How do I hire equipment?

You can submit a hire request through our website, email us directly, or give us a call. Once we confirm availability, we’ll send you a written quote. The hire is booked when you accept it by purchase order, signed quote or email, and we arrange delivery or pickup.

Is there a minimum hire period?

Yes, the minimum hire is one day. Day rates are published in four bands: 1 to 7 days, 8 to 14 days, 15 to 28 days and 29 to 90 days.

What types of test and measurement equipment do you offer?

We stock calibrated HV test equipment: relay test sets, primary injection and CT and VT test sets, transformer diagnostics, VLF and AC resonant hipot sets, partial discharge, insulation resistance and micro-ohm meters, earth testing, battery testing and thermal imaging. Contact us for specific models or requirements.

Do I need to pay a bond or deposit?

Only where your quote states one. A bond is paid before dispatch and refunded after the equipment is returned and inspected, less anything owed. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight and handling fee before dispatch.

Is the equipment calibrated and tested?

Yes. Equipment is supplied in working order with its listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request.

How quickly can I get the equipment?

In-stock items can usually be dispatched the same day for delivery or pickup. We offer express courier and shipping across Australia.

What happens if the equipment is damaged or lost?

The hirer is responsible for the safe return of all equipment. If an item is damaged or lost during the hire period, repair or replacement costs may apply as set out in our Terms and Conditions: Test Equipment Hire.

Can I extend my hire period?

Yes. Contact us before your return deadline. Continuing hire is invoiced every 7 days at the rates on your quote.

When does hire start and stop if you freight the equipment?

When we ship with our carrier, up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment reaches us, whichever is later. If you arrange your own freight, hire runs from dispatch until the equipment is back with us. If you collect in person, hire runs from collection to return. Full rules are in our Terms and Conditions: Test Equipment Hire.

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