by Mark Fuller | 2nd May, 2013 | PAT Testing
For the first time testing of fixed appliances, such as hand dryers, has been incorporated into the fourth edition of the IEE code of practice for In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Previously it was a grey area with fixed wiring periodic...
by Mark Fuller | 24th Apr, 2013 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
In January 2013, Fluke launched a brand new product, the VT02 visual IR thermometer with an infrared heat map function. Designed for the industrial maintenance market, the VT02 is a first level assessment tool, enabling you to identify potential faults that may...
by Mark Fuller | 18th Apr, 2013 | PAT Testing
“When it comes to PAT Testing and the 4th Edition of the IEE Code of Practice, there has been a lot of uncertainty about the recommendations and who is responsible for what. Some appliances may not need testing at all, whereas others may need testing more...
by Mark Fuller | 11th Mar, 2013 | PAT Testing
In November 2012, the Code of Practice for PAT Testing was revised in order to clarify the requirements for what should be tested and how often. The emphasis is now on the duty holder assessing the risks and applying the legislation as required. Where the duty holder...
by Mark Fuller | 29th Jan, 2013 | Multimeters
Fluke have issued a voluntary recall notice for their 37X range of clamp meters, manufactured between 1st September 2010 to 1st October 2012. The affected models and serial numbers are: Fluke 373 – 14270001 to 21950000 Fluke 374 – 14270001 to 16379999...
