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July 29, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

The Value of Continuous Partial Discharge Monitoring

Most electrical failures don’t happen without warning—they develop quietly over time. Discover how continuous partial discharge monitoring detects early signs of insulation deterioration, helping maintenance teams reduce unplanned downtime, improve asset reliability and make informed, condition-based maintenance decisions before small faults become costly failures.

July 14, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

Legionnaires’ Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and the Best Legionella Testing Kits

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious but preventable lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. Learn how it spreads, who is most at risk and the steps you can take to prevent outbreaks. We also compare leading Legionella testing kits to help monitor water systems and support effective compliance.

June 30, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

Getting Ready for Summer PAT Testing: Choosing the Right PAT Tester

Get ready for summer PAT testing with our guide to choosing the right PAT tester. Explore the benefits of buying versus hiring, compare entry-level and advanced PAT testers, discover the latest additions from Martindale and find the essential accessories that can help make your testing programme more efficient.

June 17, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

Why Solar Installers Need the Megger DCM1500S

From diagnosing underperforming strings to commissioning high-voltage solar arrays, the Megger DCM1500S provides the measurement capability and practical features needed by today’s solar professionals. Combining accuracy, safety and versatility, it’s built to support efficient testing across the entire lifecycle of a PV installation.

May 22, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

See the Unseen: Introducing the New Megger Thermal Camera Range

The new Megger Thermal Camera range helps electricians, engineers and maintenance teams detect hidden faults before they become costly problems. From entry-level inspections to advanced industrial diagnostics, the TC120, TC256, TC256P and TC640 make thermal imaging faster, clearer and easier to use across electrical, mechanical, HVAC and building applications.

May 12, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

Everything You Need for Solar Installation Testing

Solar PV testing is essential for ensuring system safety, compliance, and long-term performance. This guide explores the key tools used during installation, commissioning, and maintenance, from multifunction PV testers and clamp meters to irradiance meters and thermal imaging equipment, helping installers choose the right solution for efficient and accurate testing.

May 5, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

The Growing Importance of Environmental Testing

Environmental testing is essential for maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces. From air quality to water testing and gas detection, accurate monitoring helps identify risks early and improve conditions. Explore how reliable measurement tools support better decision-making, protect people, and enhance performance across industries with practical, data-driven insights.

April 21, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

What You Need in Your EV Charger Installation Kit

Installing a home EV charger involves more than just the unit itself. From cabling and RCD protection to smart features and proper placement, a complete installation kit ensures safe, efficient charging. This guide breaks down everything UK homeowners need to know for a reliable, future-ready EV charging setup.

April 7, 2026 Buying Guides | Industry Insights

How to Spot Electrical Issues in Server Rooms

Electrical issues in server rooms often develop silently, leading to downtime, safety risks, and costly failures. This guide explores how to identify early warning signs—from hotspots and airflow inefficiencies to power imbalance and arc flash—and highlights the tools and strategies data centre teams need to maintain reliability, safety, and continuous uptime.