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Electric Vehicles - Rising Numbers in the UK   With more and more manufacturers bringing out EV models, and more EV only manufacturers coming to market, the number of EV on the UK road network is increasing. In 2023 EVs, including hybrids, accounted for 17.8% of all new registrations, and in the first

AdaBV-140 CAT III 1000V Screw Terminal Flexible Adapter A new product for the electrical installation testing of electrical boards, consumer units and other electrical switches that utilise screw terminals.  This new AdaBV-140 screw terminal flexible adapter is rated at CAT III 1000V that enables additional safety for a technician conducting

Fluke Autumn Special Offers   Available for order from 01 September 2022 until 31st December 2022, Fluke have put some special pricing deals together on their popular 1660 series installation testers. Choosing either the 1662, 1663 or 1664FC Installation Testers there are bundles available including access to the Fluke TruTest software, or by

Amprobe 2100-GAMMA PRO Electric Tester Kit A new test kit containing the Amprobe 2100 voltage tester, Probe test probe extenders and a holster to house it in. Voltage and continuity tester with phase sequence indication, resistance measurement and NCV. Extremely robust tester with doubly insulated wires.  No unintentional triggering of RCD

Buyers Guide on Integrated Circuit (IC) Test Clips Integrated Circuits (IC) Test Clips are useful across may electrical based applications. Common applications range from; production testing, prototyping, field service and quality control inspections. The invaluable Test Clip creates an easy access to IC Leads for probes and mitigates the risk of shorting and

Buyers Guide on Insulated Safety Footwear Insulated Safety Footwear Guide for EV Diagnostic Technicians Insulated Safety Footwear is used to protect a user from electric shock when working on live high voltage electrical systems. Insulated safety footwear is commonly available in either shoe or boot style and categorised into one of 6 classes

Guide on Insulated Class 0 Gloves for EV/PHEV Diagnostics/Repair  Electrical Insulated Gloves are used to protect a user from electric shock when working on live high voltage electrical systems. There are many different variations of Electrical Insulated Gloves, categorised into one of 5 classes, dependant on the voltage levels that may

How to Choose the Best Test Probe  Electrical test probes are used to create a temporary connection between an electrical circuit under test and a measuring instrument, often a digital Multimeter. There are several types of test probes and this short article identifies the different types of test probes, as well as offering

Guide On: 'Buy a Fluke. Get a FREE Fluke!' Get a FREE Fluke tool with purchases starting at £200.00 How To Receive Your Free Tool from Fluke Spend £200 or more on any qualified Fluke product between 15 February 2021 and 30 June 2021. Purchases must be made from

Vehicle Diagnostics: Breakout Leads Vs. Back-Pin Probes Vehicle diagnostics involves measuring power and electrical signals with a Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope or other test equipment. To make connections to conduct diagnostic tests, technicians often use Back-Pin Probes or specific Connector Breakout Leads to connect to sensors or actuators to gather diagnostic information