Insulation resistance testers, often called megohmmeters, are fundamental tools for preventive maintenance, used to assess ...

At one time, it was common in many production facilities for the typical maintenance electrician to walk the floor with just a screwdriver and adjustable pliers in his back pocket. That transitioned ...

A version of Part 1 appeared in the Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012 issue of Test & Measurement World. See the PDF. In January 1979, Electronic Test published an article claiming that a single test circuit that ...

When working on electrical projects around the home—whether that’s troubleshooting an issue with your HVAC system, repairing an appliance, or testing a car battery—a multimeter is essential. These ...

Before you install these systems, you better understand OSHA requirements. So you want to install a custom-made piece of equipment. But you don't know if you should ...

Everywhere we look in our everyday lives, from our bench to our bedroom, there are the ubiquitous electrical cords of mains-powered appliances. We don’t give our electrical devices a second thought, ...

Electrical safety testers—often referred to as “hipot” testers—are an integral part of electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing. Hipot testers get their name from the high-potential (high ...

Counterfeit electronic components are an increasing threat to the supply chain for consumer, industrial and, more importantly, military parts. Some counterfeit parts are like counterfeit money, ...