Socket outlet testers (socket testers) have become very popular with electricians and contractors, but it is extremely important to understand the limitations of this type of testing and the differences between the many types available. This article will provide some...
There is a huge range of socket testers available on the market offering testing capability in a wide variety of domestic, commercial and industrial applications. These simple top ten questions and answers will help identify which is the best solution for your...
Safe isolation procedures and using the correct equipment can help prevent workers being exposed to danger when working on or near live electrical systems. Failure to use correct procedures could result in a circuit inadvertently remaining live, potentially resulting...
Even if you are an experienced user of portable appliance testers, you might end up making one of these common mistakes. Check out our list to see how you and your team can avoid these mistakes. Martindale offer one day training courses for people new to PAT testing...
So, you’ve carried out your safe isolation procedures, isolated the circuit you need to work on, and then when proving dead, your voltage indicator is still showing live. Why and what can you do next? Most voltage indicators available today have high input impedances...
When properly specified, socket testers provide a fast and effective solution to identifying potentially unsafe installation and wiring faults, particularly prior to installing new plant and equipment. Clearly, socket testers are not an alternative to the formal...
Over 17 years since the tragic death of 26-year-old electrician, Michael Adamson, there sadly remain unacceptable levels of accidents and fatalities related to electrical working. Michael was an experienced electrician who lost his life in a preventable electrical...
Twenty-five percent of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. It’s no surprise then, that in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury must be maintained in a...
Safe Isolation Saves Lives