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FREE High Voltage Testing Workshop on Thursday 28th November at PASS – Hamilton (Glasgow)  Postcode: ML3 0QQ. 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 →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-e4WYs8GPE PASS Presents Fluke 1670 Multifunction Testers It has been years since Fluke released a new multifunction installation tester. Now, finally, the Fluke 1670 Series of Multifunction Testers has landed! This range includes not one, not two, but three new multifunction testers, the 1672, 1673, and 1674, and accompanying kits. Every new model builds on the capabilities of its Fluke 1660 Series counterpart. As a result, the Fluke 1670 Multifunction Testers deliver the great quality and precision technicians and electricians expect of Fluke, while encompassing a host of new features that make testing up to 30% faster and documentation 50% quicker. Intended to maximise your productivity, and, therefore, profitability, discover everything you need to know about the new Fluke 1670 Multifunction Testers below! Continue reading → Continue reading →

Following a successful relaunch in 2023, Manufacturing and Engineering North East (MENE) is back for 2024 and so are we! Join us on the 28th November 2024 at the Vertu Motors Arena Newcastle, Stand 42 for this cornerstone event in the engineering calendar. Chat with market-leading suppliers and join seminars delivered by industry experts - all for free! Continue reading →

In 1943, Alan Turing, father of computer science, and Claude Shannon, father of information theory, briefly encountered each other at Bell Labs in New York City. Pioneers in their respective fields, the two men were working on separate projects. They purportedly came together in the cantine to discuss ideas surrounding computing and the brain, machine intelligence (later termed artificial intelligence), and machine learning. Despite only encountering each other for two months, the theories and technologies advanced by Turing and Shannon transformed society into the information-driven and technological one we experience today.[1] Continue reading →

Upgrade your tool bag this November! Buy any Kewtech multifunction tester from an approved distributor (that’s us!) and you’ll receive a free Kewtech tool of your choice (worth up to £135). Get the details below. Continue reading →

Specifically designed to detect heat/infrared energy, thermal cameras have proven useful across an array of sectors as disparate as utilities, construction, and manufacturing. In previous blogs, we have talked extensively about how thermal cameras can be used to rescue stray or lost animals, monitor species populations, and improve farming conditions. Now, thermal cameras are being used to monitor the emotional and physical well-being of competition horses and animals employed as part of tourist attractions. Discover how infrared imagers have been used to detect emotional stress in reindeer and learn how they were deployed to monitor horses for heat stress at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue reading →

This winter when you buy over £100 worth of Mitutoyo products online you’ll receive either a free Mitutoyo Engineers’ Reference Book or a Metrology Handbook depending on the value of your item(s). Available for a limited time or while stocks last, this offer is perfect for metrology professionals and engineers requiring a reference guide complete with conversions, measurement principles, standards, and practices. Continue reading →

Acoustic imagers make routine maintenance inspections easy, efficient, and effective. However, where once acoustic imagers were few and far between, now many leading manufacturers offer these inspection tools. More choice is of course better for the consumer; nevertheless, it does present the problem of knowing which model is best for you and your business’ needs. Fluke, who led the charge on acoustic imaging with the ii900 and ii910, has announced three new models, the ii500, ii905, and ii915, that build on the capabilities of their predecessors. When pondering which acoustic imager to choose, consider the following eight reasons for choosing a Fluke ii-series Acoustic Imaging Camera. Continue reading →

Mould isn’t simply unseemly. It’s dangerous. Every year NHS England spends £1.4 billion treating illnesses resulting from prolonged exposure to cold and damp living situations.[1] A 2023 study by Utilita Energy uncovered that 24% of 2000 participants found mould in their homes. It also discovered that 21% of respondents currently live with damp, while 20% regularly encounter “excessive” condensation.[2] Similarly, research conducted by Uswitch revealed that 58% of UK residents surveyed had found mould in their homes at some point.[3] The catastrophic consequences of untreated mould were cast into the public eye in November 2022 when a Senior Coroner for Manchester North ruled that toddler Awaab Ishak’s death was caused by “a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home environment.”[4] Consequently, a new law was proposed. Awaab’s Law will require social housing landlords to address issues within fourteen days; begin fixing them within a further seven; or ensure emergency repairs are undertaken within twenty-four hours.[5] This law is necessary. Nevertheless, addressing mould is expensive. However, fear not because identifying the circumstances conducive to mould (and correcting them to prevent outbreaks) is easier and cheaper. Read on for five simple ways to spot these conditions before outbreaks damage your health and home. Continue reading →

At PASS Ltd, we are excited to announce an exclusive promotion for our valued customers. From now until the end of December, when you purchase a FLIR Premium Handheld Thermal Camera, such as an Exx or Txx model, you will be supported with a complimentary five-year warranty from FLIR that includes FLIR’s Protect Package. Better yet, if you opt for a pinnacle model, i.e. a FLIR Exx/Txx Thermal Camera with a resolution of 640 x 480px or above, you’ll also get 10% off future FLIR Care Packages, priority service, and access to loan equipment from FLIR. This offer is part of FLIR’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experience. Continue reading →