by Razvan Fatu | 15th Aug, 2016 | PAT Testing
All electrical appliances using mains voltage have to provide at least 2 levels of protection to the user. This is to ensure that if one of the protection methods were to fail, there is the back-up of the second method still in place. This makes electrical equipment...
by Razvan Fatu | 18th Jul, 2016 | Test Equipment
Buying test equipment is a task worth taking seriously. Whether you are looking for your first PAT Tester, replacing an old Multifunction Tester or trying to add Thermal Imaging to your toolbox, you want to get something that does everything you need and makes your...
by Razvan Fatu | 17th Jun, 2016 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
Thermal cameras aren’t new: initially developed for military defense purposes around the middle of last century, they became over time better, faster, smaller and recently, affordable. Every year the modern thermographic camera finds new applications for itself,...
by Guy Brown | 23rd May, 2016 | Installation testing
Fluke and Megger have recently updated their range of 17th Edition Multifunction Installation Testers and go head-to-head with both introducing three new models to market. For Fluke the new model numbers are: 1662 – Entry level basic installation tester, three...
by Razvan Fatu | 17th Mar, 2016 | Installation testing
New stiffer penalties introduced Feb 2016 for non compliance Emphasis changed such that fines apply to putting employees at risk, not just accidents Imprisonment more likely for directors, managers, employees Higher fines up to £10M for large companies who have a high...
by Mark Fuller | 1st Sep, 2015 | Installation testing
Health & Safety Executive GS38 guidance note is aimed at people (including electricians, electrical contractors, test supervisors, technicians, managers, tradespeople and/or appliance retailers/repairers etc) who use electrical test equipment on low voltage...
by Mark Fuller | 19th Jun, 2015 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
1. Misinterpreting reflections In the visible world, we see reflections from many surfaces, the most common example is with a mirror. Reflections also happen in the world of Infrared Radiation. Polished and shiny surfaces, metals being the best example, will often...
by Mark Fuller | 2nd Jun, 2015 | Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to buying new test equipment, you’ll go through several processes. These can include choosing from your favoured brand, buying on specification or maybe price will be an influencing factor. One area that can often be overlooked is the warranty....
by Martindale Electric | 15th Apr, 2015 | Installation testing
In line with the recent changes to the model forms for electrical installation verification and certification, the number of tick boxes for the schedule of items inspected will go up from 44 to 120. Other changes to the minor electrical installation works certificate...
by Mark Fuller | 13th Jan, 2015 | Installation testing
January 2015 saw the introduction of the 3rd amendment to the 17th Edition wiring regulations. Part of the 3rd amendment sees new limits introduced for earth loop testing. To coincide with this change, Martindale Electric launched two new multifunction testers: the...
