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What are the steps involved in successful fault finding?

|Date: 20 September, 2024

What are the steps involved in successful fault finding?

Steve Humphreys, Technical Commercial Manager at NAPIT, unravels the mysteries behind fault detection. An ...

Steve Humphreys, Technical Commercial Manager at NAPIT, unravels the mysteries behind fault detection. An electrical fault isn’t a natural occurrence; rather, it is an unplanned event that occurs unex ...

20 September, 2024
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Portable Appliance Testing and documentation made easy: Meet Martindale Electric’s advanced HPAT600/2

|Date: 6 September, 2024

Portable Appliance Testing and documentation made easy: Meet Martindale Electric’s advanced HPAT600/2

With 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involving portable devices, it’s easy to see why PAT test ...

With 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involving portable devices, it’s easy to see why PAT testing is so important and the advanced HPAT600/2 Portable Appliance Tester from Martindale Electr ...

6 September, 2024
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When is it necessary to use fused test leads? | NICEIC

|Date: 10 July, 2024

When is it necessary to use fused test leads? | NICEIC

Most electricians might assume that the use of fuse-protected leads is unnecessary when carrying out ‘dea ...

Most electricians might assume that the use of fuse-protected leads is unnecessary when carrying out ‘dead’ testing on circuits proven to be de-energised by a recognised safe isolation procedure. Equa ...

10 July, 2024
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Test sequence for periodic inspection | NICEIC

|Date: 28 June, 2024

Test sequence for periodic inspection | NICEIC

BS 7671 contains clear requirements in respect of the order in which many tests have to be carried out du ...

BS 7671 contains clear requirements in respect of the order in which many tests have to be carried out during initial verification. However, no such information is given in respect of testing carried ...

28 June, 2024
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Martindale Electric’s top-of-the-range Proving Unit offers AC and DC output

|Date: 14 June, 2024

Martindale Electric’s top-of-the-range Proving Unit offers AC and DC output

Martindale Electric has launched its top-of-the-range PD690SRD Proving Unit, covering a wide range of app ...

Martindale Electric has launched its top-of-the-range PD690SRD Proving Unit, covering a wide range of applications to help keep workers safe from the dangers of electricity. Safe working requires the ...

14 June, 2024
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New high-voltage Insulation Resistance Testers from Fluke

|Date: 28 March, 2024

New high-voltage Insulation Resistance Testers from Fluke

Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measure ...

Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software has announced two portable and lightweight (1.3 kg) Insulation Resistan ...

28 March, 2024
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Dr Zzeus Q&A: How do you take an insulation reading on a fire cable?

|Date: 22 March, 2024

Dr Zzeus Q&A: How do you take an insulation reading on a fire cable?

In this regular column, ‘Dr Zzeus’ Tom Brookes, MD of Zzeus Training and chairman of the FSA, answers you ...

In this regular column, ‘Dr Zzeus’ Tom Brookes, MD of Zzeus Training and chairman of the FSA, answers your questions related to fire safety compliance. In the previous column (December 2023), I answer ...

22 March, 2024
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Safe isolation: Selection and use of the right equipment | Martindale Electric

|Date: 4 March, 2024

Safe isolation: Selection and use of the right equipment | Martindale Electric

Steve Dunning, Managing Director of Martindale Electric, explains the importance of safe isolation and wh ...

Steve Dunning, Managing Director of Martindale Electric, explains the importance of safe isolation and why using the right equipment is an absolute must. Safe isolation procedures are necessary to ens ...

4 March, 2024
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Martindale Electric launches two advanced socket and non-trip earth loop testers

|Date: 8 June, 2023

Martindale Electric launches two advanced socket and non-trip earth loop testers

Electrical safety specialist Martindale Electric, the manufacturer of the original UK Socket Tester, has ...

Electrical safety specialist Martindale Electric, the manufacturer of the original UK Socket Tester, has introduced two new advanced socket and non-trip earth loop testers, the EZ165 and EZ365; must-h ...

8 June, 2023
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Fluke introduces key benefits of user-friendly testing tools for solar power technicians

|Date: 2 June, 2023

Fluke introduces key benefits of user-friendly testing tools for solar power technicians

Growth targets for solar power demand increased knowledge in an expertise constrained market. Fluke’s use ...

Growth targets for solar power demand increased knowledge in an expertise constrained market. Fluke’s user-friendly tools enable all installation and maintenance professionals to reap the rewards As n ...

2 June, 2023
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