Insulation failure is a leading cause of electrical fires and system downtime, often occurring silently before any visible ...

This change raises the stakes. Facilities can no longer treat electrical maintenance as a “check-the-box” exercise. Instead, they must adopt proactive strategies that go beyond the letter of the code, ...

Electrical safety testing has been around for almost a century, and safety agencies have been testing and certifying products for almost as long. Electrical and electronic products have changed ...

Cleveland, Ohio — PPM, Inc. has developed the ST-2000 Electrical Safety Test System for manufacturers that must test for compliance to electrical safety requirements such as those specified by UL, CSA ...

Always use test equipment appropriate for the specific measurement task and environment to ensure safety and accuracy. Regularly inspect test leads, equipment, and connections for damage before use to ...

Piotrowski at Ikonix said the company’s products span the full spectrum of safety testing, catering to a variety of industries, including appliances (consumer and industrial), electrical medical ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

The Model 4320 4-in-1 electrical safety tester from Slaughter now offers an RS-232 interface as an optional feature to allow direct connection to a PC. Not only does the serial interface allow you to ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

Look over your main electrical panel and the area surrounding it. You should have three feet of clear space around the panel, and an easy-to-find, battery-operated light source available for when the ...