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Question:

Our company use a fleet of Megger MFT1720 multifunction testers to complete inspection, testing and certification of both new and existing electrical installations. However, when we carry out a loop test at the same socket outlet, each tester displays a varied reading which may differ by 0.20 Ohms. Why is this when the make and model of each tester in use are identical?

Latest proposals by the Government designed to give employers more control over what their apprentices learn could end up causing more harm than good.

The Kewtech KT65DL Multifunction Tester is the most advanced multifunction installation tester within the Kewtech range and arguably the most complete ‘all-in-one’ solution on the market. The KT65DL will cover all aspects of installation testing including a three wire earth resistivity test, but also doubles up as a PAT tester for testing portable appliances to the recommended minimum requirements.

To celebrate the launch of the new collection of HandyMAN testers at www.test-meter.co.uk, we offered you the chance to win three items from the range.

The Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus Multifunction Tester is the entry level multifunction tester within the Metrel range. The MI3000 boasts a impressive specification for a tester within this price range, offering test features that will satisfy not only domestic, but commercial and industrial electrical installations.

Winning an award is not easy, but against hard competition at the recent 2013 Electrical Times award held in London, The Metrel MI3125 BT Eurotest Combo Multifunction tester took the top prize in its category, the most "Innovative Test & Measurement Product of the Year".

October sees the launch of an exciting new range of FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras, plus we also take a look at some recently released thermal footage from onboard Paul Di Resta's Force India car.

Today we launch our new responsive web site! We've made buying test meters and electrical test equipment even easier no matter what type of device you browse our web site with. With our new responsive web site you can browse on tablets, iPhones, iPads, Android devices and PC's and our site will respond and adjust to best suit your display size. Thousands of our customers have already bought 17th edition test equipment on our old web site with their mobile devices, but we've listened to feedback and made it even easier for everyone. Navigation and reading should be easier now on smaller displays and you can now buy using PayPal. If you encounter any teething problems, please let us know on this blog or 0113 248 9966. Happy shopping!