Safe isolation (1st April 2012)

Martindale Electric offers a choice of professional lock off kits, designed to ensure the safe isolation of an electrical circuit and prevent the supply being inadvertently turned on during cleaning, servicing or repair

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Prove you're safe (1st February 2012)

New from Martindale Electric is the portable and sleek PD700 Proving Device, designed for the testing of contact voltage detectors up to 700V.

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Microwave leakage detector (1st November 2011)

Now available from Martindale Electric is the TEK500 Microwave Leakage Detector Tester, designed to simply and safely detect radiation leakage from commercial and domestic microwave ovens.

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Test lamps (1st September 2011)

Available from Martindale Electric, the latest range of Drummond MTL10 and MTL20 test lamps provide a visual indication of voltage between 50 and 500V AC/DC and offer the chance to safely detect and identify any faults

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All aboard for handy tester (1st August 2011)

Martindale Electric has donated a HandyPAT 500 PAT tester to the Southwark Sea Cadets.

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Non contact detectors (1st June 2011)

Martindale Electric's VT2 and VT3 non contact voltage detectors can verify the presence of AC voltage at outlets, switches, electrical panels, wires and cables, reducing the potential danger of working on a live circuit

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Portable appliance testing (1st April 2011)

The HandyPAT 500 from Martindale Electric offers accurate and efficient portable appliance testing. Designed to perform safety checks in accordance with the IEE Code of Practice (3rd Edition) and fulfiling an integral p

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Test socket adapter (1st April 2011)

Now available from Martindale Electric is the new SB13 Safebreak Socket Test Adapter which is said to enable electricians to make tests at wall socket outlets by eliminating the need to remove the wall socket facepla

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Voltage & continuity tester (1st November 2010)

New from Martindale Electric, is the category III VT12 Voltage and Continuity Tester with probes, designed for industrial and domestic use.

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Pick up and go test kit (1st May 2009)

PAT specialist Martindale has launched the MicroPAT 'n' Go, a handy toolkit that is said to contain all the equipment a portable appliance tester should need.

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Portable appliance tester (1st February 2009)

New from Martindale, the HPAT600 handheld portable appliance tester (PAT) measures just 90 x 210 x 54mm, and weighs 600g including rechargeable batteries.

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Back to basics (1st December 2008)

As the HSE continues its campaign for sensible risk management, PAT specialist Martindale is reminding firms that a basic tester could be all that's needed to ensure safety.

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All-in-one tester (1st August 2008)

With the Martindale range of Veritest all-in-one testers, a single contractor can now perform the complete suite of the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, thereby boosting productivity.

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Detects leaks (1st August 2008)

Because microwave ovens are used so frequently, the door seals may eventually deteriorate, allowing microwave emissions to leak beyond approved limits.

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Don't trust it – test it (1st June 2008)

Safe electrical work requires the use of a voltage indicator that has been proved with a proving unit before and after use.

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Warning over socket testers (1st April 2008)

Electrical installations need to be regularly checked to ensure they remain safe. This is especially important in areas where electrical sockets or wiring is likely to become damaged.

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