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What are the key benefits of thermal imaging surveys?
We have always understood the value of thermal imaging surveys to our clients. It is an amazing tool to help identify issues and protect buildings and equipment from harmful power surges. So, what are the top benefits to your business of utilising this technology? No...
The Armed Forces Covenant – Proudly Supporting Those Who Serve
Here at Equiptest we are proud to announce that we recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This is a promise to those who serve or have served and their families that they will be treated fairly. Why we signed the Covenant We want to show our support for our...
Supporting Mental Health For Workers During COVID
Nearly a year into the COVID – 19 pandemic we are in our 3rd lockdown and nearly everyone has faced mental health challenges. Health concerns, the pressure of homeschooling and long periods of isolation are affecting us all. With vaccines being rolled out there is...
2020 – Our review of the year
Well, here we are at the end of a year like no other. We have all had to adapt to a very different world. COVID 19 has presented us with many challenges but we carry on and look to the future as 2020 draws to a close. How we dealt with COVID 19 We might as well start...
The 5th Edition of In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is Here!
Checking electrical equipment in the workplace for safety is a well-established practice, since the original edition of the IET code of practice was published in 1989. The IET Code of Practice (COP) provides guidance on in-service inspection and testing to determine...
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) – What All Landlords Need To Know
Are you a landlord of a private rental property? If you are you need to be aware of The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, that came into force on 1st June this year. This legislation makes Electrical Installation...
Is your office microwave safe?
Most offices and workplaces have a microwave in their staff kitchen that gets daily use. Unlike a microwave in someone’s home, it is likely that a workplace microwave is not well looked after. Most people use it and then walk away. No one wants to clean up the food...
Why you need lightning protection throughout the year
We all think of lightning as being a mainstay of the Summer months. Hot humid days followed by stormy nights. In Autumn storms are still prevalent and can damage buildings and endanger lives. It is vital that you protect your property. What are the effects of...
Back to Work
Since our last update we have started getting busier again, with a lot of work being scheduled in. We are obviously still operating within the current guidelines but it is good to get back out there helping our clients with all their electrical testing needs. With...
Solar Panel Maintenance – What you need to know.
Are you one of the many households who have taken advantage of the option to create renewable energy through solar panels? Whilst this form of energy generation is built to be durable, it is important to maintain your solar panels regularly to ensure they are working...
