by Guy Brown | 6th Jul, 2026 | Installation testing, Test Equipment
Temporary electrical connections are a routine part of everyday testing Whether you are fault-finding on a panel, verifying voltage or carrying out diagnostics, grabbers and crocodile clips often make the job quicker and safer. They attach easily to...
by Sana Amin | 15th Jun, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions, Test Equipment
When it comes to investing in professional electrical test equipment, reliability and accuracy are non-negotiable. However, purchasing brand-new instruments isn’t always the only option. Depending on your requirements, budget and...
by Guy Brown | 28th May, 2026 | Installation testing, Test Equipment
Megger MPCC230 Pro Circuit Checker – A Handy Tool for Quick Circuit Checks Sometimes you just need to check a socket or confirm a circuit quickly without unpacking your full test kit. That is where the Megger MPCC230 Pro Circuit Checker comes into its own. It is...
by Corey Robertson | 17th Apr, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions, Test Equipment
If your SPC Pro 2 Three Phase Data Logger isn’t recording data properly, you’re not the only one! We’ve had a few calls from customers who’ve started logging incorrectly, this is usually because no one showed them the right way to do it. So, to save you time, here’s a...
by Guy Brown | 17th Apr, 2026 | Enviromental Test Equipment, Test Equipment
Martindale BZ820-EV EV Socket Tester for EV Charging Point Checks EV charge points are now a routine part of electrical installations across homes, workplaces and public spaces. When installing or inspecting an EV charger, one of the first checks is confirming the...
by Guy Brown | 2nd Mar, 2026 | PAT Testing
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), also known as Electrical Equipment Testing (EET), isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about keeping people safe. While the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice put more emphasis on risk assessment (to avoid unnecessary testing),...
by Guy Brown | 2nd Mar, 2026 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
In factories and workshops across the UK, compressed air, gas and vacuum systems keep production lines moving. They power everything from pneumatic tools and robotics to conveyors and packaging machines. But here’s the problem… leaks. Hidden behind...
by Guy Brown | 5th Feb, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions, Safe Isolation
Let’s not sugar-coat it, electricity is dangerous and despite strict regulations, it’s still responsible for around 1,000 workplace incidents every year in the UK. Which is why proving dead before you work isn’t just important, it’s essential. What Does “Proving...
by Guy Brown | 5th Jan, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions, PAT Testing
Even the pros slip up sometimes. Here’s how to avoid the most common traps of PAT testing that even the most experienced users can fall into. Avoiding these 12 mistakes can save time, hassle and most importantly, keep everyone safe. 1. Skipping the Visual Check Always...
by Corey Robertson | 5th Jan, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions, Power Analysis
We’ve had a few customers get in touch recently after running into problems with their SPC PRO 2 Power and Energy Loggers and in most cases, the issue comes down to one simple cause: the Current Transformers (CTs) weren’t connected correctly. It’s an easy mistake to...
