by Claire Chappell | Nov 8, 2023 | power factor correction
You may not have heard of Power Factor or the ways it can be corrected but running your electrical equipment at the best power factor ratio can help keep your business costs down and help the environment. What is power factor? Power factor is a measure of how...
by Claire Chappell | Oct 5, 2023 | Fire hydrant testing
Fire hydrants are a vital part of fire safety. They are usually located in a chamber under the surface of a road or path. In the event of a fire a hydrant provides a continuous supply of water from the mains supply. This means that firefighters do not have to rely on...
by Claire Chappell | Sep 9, 2023 | fixed wire testing
The Health and Safety Executive demand high levels of inspecting and reporting on all fixed electricals in premises open to the public. Fixed electrical testing is used to inspect and test all electrical installations. Testing involves identifying any deficiencies or...
by Claire Chappell | Aug 20, 2023 | Dry Risers
Dry Risers are an important fire safety system that need to be accessed fast in an emergency. During recent testing visits we have discovered systems in very bad repair. If you are a property owner or managing agent it is vital that you are aware of your...
by Claire Chappell | Jul 11, 2023 | Thermal Imaging
Here at Equiptest we don’t only provide PAT testing for our clients. We utilise the latest thermal imaging technology to identify electrical faults before they happen and provide detailed surveys of buildings to highlight any insulation issues. By detecting problems...
