Jack Forster

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.

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.

This article explores a new winter initiative in South Hams and West Devon, where councils are loaning thermal imaging cameras to residents across Dartmoor to help identify heat loss in their homes. We will explain how the scheme works in practice, why it can make a real difference to comfort and energy bills, and how thermal imaging can guide simple improvements such as draught proofing and insulation.

On the 27 October 2025, the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, which is more commonly known as Awaab’s Law, will officially become active. This article aims to explore what Awaab’s Law means for tenant and landlord alike, and explain the premise of the important legislation.

Discover how the FLIR iXX series combines smartphone-like usability, cloud connectivity, and rugged performance to make thermal inspections smarter and more efficient.

With this week being Gas Safety Week, we look into the importance of gas safety testing, and how calibration plays a huge role in ensuring much-needed accuracy.

The Heathrow substation fire made global news in back in March, with the blaze that broke out at the North Hyde substation sparking a complete loss of power to part of the airport’s electrical distribution network.

Awaab's Law was brought into place at the back end of 2023, after a young child named Awaab Ishak lost his life due to the negligence of social housing providers. 

The safety of a product is paramount in this day and age, both for the manufacturer and the consumer alike. Before an instrument can be taken from the production line and deployed in the field, a plethora of safety tests must be performed to ensure it is fit for purpose. Read this article to understand what these tests are, and why they are taken so seriously.