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FREE High Voltage Testing Workshop on Thursday 20th March at PASS – Leeds - Postcode: LS12 6AJ. Join us for a High Voltage Testing Workshop on “How to Use Test Equipment for High Voltage Testing & Commissioning”, presented by T&R Test Equipment Ltd. Continue reading →

This autumn/winter get connected; get protected; and get trained with FLIR’s Ex Pro-Series Thermal Camera Promotion. Now extended until the 31st March 2025, when you buy a FLIR E5 Pro, E6 Pro, or E8 Pro, you’ll benefit from promotional pricing; an extended FLIR PROTECT warranty; a free 12-month subscription to FLIR Ignite Pro; and access to FLIR’s Academy Training! Continue reading →

The ongoing cost of living and climate crises have many of us looking for ways to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. One of the biggest expenditures of any household or business, and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, is heating. Ineffectively insulated properties can increase the environmental and economic impact of heating. It takes more energy to heat a leaky house, leading to greater fuel consumption and, therefore, higher carbon emissions and energy charges Nevertheless, finding insulation issues can be tricky as they are often invisible and soundless. Thermal imaging offers a quick, simple, and cost-effective solution. Below we detail how thermal cameras can be and have been used to find sources of heat loss in houses. Continue reading →

FLIR’s METERLiNK® is a free app available for Android and iOS. It is compatible with an array of FLIR tools and is designed to make monitoring, analysing, and reporting on electrical and environmental conditions quicker, easier, and smoother. Equipped with helpful features and streamlining functionality, here are four reasons METERLiNK® will revolutionise your working life.[1] Continue reading →

Exclusive Prize Draw for February 2025! Looking to upgrade your tools this February? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! Continue reading →

What’s the best thermal camera? There is no one answer to this question. That’s because the best thermal camera is the one most compatible with your application, preferences, and budget. To help you choose the right thermal imager for your needs, FLIR has highlighted four important factors.[1] Continue reading →

International Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations dictate that employers are responsible for controlling risks of fire and explosions. This often means investing in intrinsically safe equipment suitable for hazardous areas, sometimes known as explosive locations, or ATEX (Europe) or IECEx (worldwide) zones. However, this is easier said than done. First, you have to know how to identify these zones. Moreover, if you anticipate sharing equipment between international sites, you need to understand how world/European classifications correspond to those used in, for example, North America. That is why we have compiled a simple guide to help you purchase the correct equipment for hazardous areas; so you can protect your staff; maintain regulatory compliance; and avoid dangerous and expensive explosions.[1] Continue reading →

An Electrical Training Trust (ETT) survey of Northern Irish electrical professionals uncovered that 80% of respondents had suffered an electric shock at work, with approximately 40% experiencing over three incidents. Of this 80%, nearly all (95%) have had to take time off work and 89% sustained an injury. Nevertheless, 97% of those surveyed believed they had a ‘good awareness’ of electric shock risks. However, a disregard for safety procedures, such as safe isolation, was found to be a leading cause of accidents among professionals, proving the value of these precautions. Consequently, the ETT suggests emphasising the importance of safe isolation procedures; standardising safe isolation training; and ensuring easy, affordable access to appropriate safe isolation tools as actions that can be taken to improve electrical safety.[1] Continue reading →

As the night of the 24th December approaches and the Christmas operation ramps up, Santa’s elves have been voicing concerns regarding the welfare of their animal colleagues. Responsible for overseeing the entire Yuletide project on behalf of Father Christmas, elves are particularly anxious about the increased workload leading to increased stress for their reindeer and penguin staff. For this reason, they have been searching for a method of monitoring the health of animal teams without further contributing to their anxiety. Thankfully recent ecological research has revealed that thermal imaging provides an effective, non-contact method of assessing animals for signs of stress. Continue reading →

Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena, home to the Newcastle Eagles basketball club, was buzzing on Thursday 28th November but not with the sound of a match. Instead, the court was dominated by the North East’s premier manufacturing and engineering suppliers, educators, and experts. PASS Ltd, an eminent provider of test equipment, training, and calibration within the North East of England and beyond, was thrilled to be one of the eighty-plus organisations exhibiting at the show. Continue reading →