by Mark Fuller | 31st May, 2013 | Installation testing
The following question was posed by one of our customers. Question: At work we are having problems with ELI tests on RCD and RCBO we have an AVO tester with 15mA test. We’ve just had it calibrated, it’s a 2 wire lead, and the office sent no instructions....
by Mark Fuller | 9th May, 2013 | PAT Testing
Well, at last we’ve got our hands on the final production version of this ground breaking new product. Not a prototype, not a demo version, but the real thing. The key thing about it is that it’s so much more than a PAT. It should have really have been...
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...
by Mark Fuller | 9th Jan, 2013 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
New from Fluke is this innovative infrared thermometer, that combines a visual camera and basic thermal detector to show where hotspots are on a system. With the combination of a digital camera and a basic thermal detector, the VT02 allows you to see where the hotspot...
by Mark Fuller | 19th Dec, 2012 | Multimeters
Fluke have launched an innovative new multimeter, the CNX 3000, with several datalogging modules that can be connected wirelessly allowing you to see the results in realtime, from a safe distance. This is a customisable system that means you can make multiple...
by Mark Fuller | 20th Nov, 2012 | Power Analysis
Understanding how to use a power analyser correctly is key when it comes to fault finding & cost reduction. With this in mind, Fluke are offering you free training at your premises when you buy a Fluke 1735 or 435-II power analyser through Instrotech Ltd. With...