Tools and Equipment
  • Flir Seeking Hotspots

    Spot thermometer or thermal imaging camera? Andy Baker from Flir offers his advice. When measuring temper ...

    Spot thermometer or thermal imaging camera? Andy Baker from Flir offers his advice. When measuring temperature is it best to use a spot thermometer, a thermal imaging camera or a combination of the tw ...

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  • ECA on Testing Equipment

    Steve Martin, ECA's Head of Specialist Groups, talks us through some of the steps they have come up with ...

    Steve Martin, ECA's Head of Specialist Groups, talks us through some of the steps they have come up with to help ensure electrical contractors do their research properly before purchasing electrical t ...

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  • Martindale Test of Time

    The last year has been a time of changing standards and regulations for electrical testing, as Steve Dunn ...

    The last year has been a time of changing standards and regulations for electrical testing, as Steve Dunning from Martindale explains. The latest changes to the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, ...

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  • Honeywell's Advice for Working in the Winter

    Stuart Turnbull, Regional Safety Manager at Honeywell Safety Products, explores the risks associated with ...

    Stuart Turnbull, Regional Safety Manager at Honeywell Safety Products, explores the risks associated with winter working and the steps those responsible for safety can take to protect workers. Often, ...

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  • Ladder Safety Devices - Stabilisers

    Following a tragic accident on site, Roger Bisby assesses the importance of staying safe when working wit ...

    Following a tragic accident on site, Roger Bisby assesses the importance of staying safe when working with ladders, paying close attention to one device from Ladder Safety Devices. A few weeks ago I w ...

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  • 3M Making Sure you Stay Warm

    3M’s Rachel Salisbury shares some tips to help you choose the right products during the winter months. Ap ...

    3M’s Rachel Salisbury shares some tips to help you choose the right products during the winter months. Apart from the obvious – wearing extra layers and keeping up levels of hot tea – there are other ...

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  • Fein Oscillating Essentials

    Nathan Ford, Application Specialist at FEIN, breaks down the oscillating essentials that separate the bes ...

    Nathan Ford, Application Specialist at FEIN, breaks down the oscillating essentials that separate the best machines from the rest. For many electricians, oscillating power tools have become one of the ...

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  • Wiha Screwdriver Range

    "The Wiha brand has the largest range of different slim blades available, ensuring there’s one suitable f ...

    "The Wiha brand has the largest range of different slim blades available, ensuring there’s one suitable for all situations," says Hyde Brand Manager, Paul Moore. When time is money,working efficiently ...

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  • Product Test: Hitachi DAB Site Radio

    Norman Bradshaw brings the noise and tries out the latest DAB Site Radio from Hitachi. Music has always p ...

    Norman Bradshaw brings the noise and tries out the latest DAB Site Radio from Hitachi. Music has always played a part in my life, and one of the attractions in the early days for me about being an ele ...

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  • Product Test: Klein Tools MM500A Tough Meter

    We gave PE tester Tom the chance to test drive the MM500A Tough Meter from Klein Tools. We had no idea he ...

    We gave PE tester Tom the chance to test drive the MM500A Tough Meter from Klein Tools. We had no idea he was going to take that literally... When I was asked by the team at PE to test the latest Toug ...

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