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Entry-level digital multimeters are ideal for quick checks, but they can become limiting once you start working on live systems, motor drives, HVAC equipment, control panels, or sensitive electronics. You may notice inconsistent readings, lower safety margins, or slower troubleshooting, and that’s usually the point where a basic meter becomes a bottleneck rather than a tool. So what comes next? How do you futureproof your next purchase? Read on to find out more…

Before adding electric vehicle chargers, heating, catering equipment, or other significant new loads to a site, one question needs a measured answer: how much spare capacity is actually available on the incoming supply?

Temperature is one of the most influential variables across the entire food and beverage production ecosystem. It directly influences product quality, shelf life, and safety at every stage – from raw material intake to final packaging. Even within well-managed environments, temperature can fluctuate due to equipment limitations, process variability, or external conditions.

The IET's 18th Edition Wiring Regulations have underpinned electrical installation practice in the UK since their introduction in 2018. Amendment 4 is the most significant update to BS 7671 since Amendment 2, and if you work in electrical installation, inspection, or testing, it directly affects how you work, what you specify, and how you demonstrate compliance. Here is what you need to understand before it comes into force.

We've teamed up with HIKMICRO to provide a 'trade-specific' free gift with every purchase of a HIKMICRO M-Series Thermal Imaging Camera at Test Meter (while stocks last). Whether you are a building surveyor, a plumbing or heating engineer, an electrician or a renewables contractor, there's a useful free gift for you!

Gas leaks are still one of the most common yet underestimated safety risks in industrial sites and residential buildings. Regulations have improved, and gas detection equipment is widely used, yet in practice many leaks go undetected for long periods of time, and it is not usually because there is a lack of safety measures, but rather because of how traditional methods work.

If you are thinking about upgrading your multifunction tester, this is a promotion worth paying attention to. For a limited time, when you buy any Di-LOG ALVA Series Multifunction Tester from Test Meter and then register it online with Di-LOG, you can claim a FREE CombiVolt kit matched to the model you purchased.

Acoustic imaging cameras are fast becoming fundamental instruments in the manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance industries. These devices literally “see” sound, turning noise into clear images that help technicians quickly identify problems such as a gas leak, a faulty valve, or an electrical discharge.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing) remains a key part of electrical safety in the UK, but teams now need to test more equipment in less time and often on tighter budgets. The QuickPAT 100, 200 and 300 deliver professional performance with simple, practical operation.

AI has pushed data centres higher up the UK agenda due to the increasing demand for high performance computing. These facilities need large amounts of electricity to power IT equipment, and to remove the heat they produce, so keeping power and cooling systems reliable has become even more important. This article looks at the test equipment used to help AI data centres run efficiently and safely, covering thermal inspection, power and load monitoring, battery and UPS testing, and electrical integrity checks.