Test & Measurement

Editorial

I Still Feel Keysight Pulled a Bait & Switch with their Test Equipment

Sep 28, 2023 Stuart 56 Comments

I still feel burned by Keysight.

Drills & Drivers

I’m Shopping for a Drill and Impact Torque Tester

Jul 17, 2023 Stuart 56 Comments

Here’s a bit about the selection criteria.

Electrical Tools

Fluke has a New Electrical Outlet Tester

Oct 13, 2022 Stuart 46 Comments

Fluke has a new outlet tester.

Electrical Tools

Klein NCVT-1 Voltage Tester Recall

Jun 10, 2021 Stuart 19 Comments

Klein Tools is recalling 1.7M units of this non-contact voltage tester.

Electrical Tools

Amazon Commercial Electrical Tools – Multimeters, Testers, More

May 14, 2021 Stuart 32 Comments

Let’s talk about a new tool brand that has flown under the radar for a while – AmazonCommercial.

Editorial

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES “Ruggedly Built, Certified Safe” Electrical Testing Tools?

Feb 4, 2021 Stuart 47 Comments

Harbor Freight has been heavily promoting AMES electrical test equipment. How do you feel about the brand today?

New Tools

Fluke Pocket Thermal Imaging Camera

Feb 21, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

Did you know that Fluke came out with a pocket-sized thermal imaging camera? Here are the details.

Electrical Tools

New Klein Tools Dual IR and Probe Thermometer

May 22, 2019 Stuart 19 Comments

Klein has come out with a new dual-function temp meter.

Electrical Tools

Thoughts on Harbor Freight AMES Multimeters?

Jan 14, 2019 Stuart 84 Comments

What do you think about Harbor Freight Ames multimeters?

Awesome & Cool

New Seek Thermal Imagers

Nov 30, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

Seek Thermal’s new Shot and Shot Pro, have a new technology called Seek Fusion which combines the infrared and thermal images to give you more context in your infrared images.

Test & Measurement

Entry-Level Extech IR Thermometer is Currently Even Cheaper

Oct 2, 2018 Stuart 22 Comments

Extech’s entry-level IR non-contact thermometer is now even cheaper.

Test & Measurement

Deal? Extech Infrared Thermometer for Just $10

Jun 22, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

This Extech IR thermometer is currently priced under $10.

Test & Measurement

Deals on Extech Multimeters and FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras

Nov 26, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

Now’s a very good time to buy a new multimeter or some thermal imaging equipment.

Editorial

Keysight BenchVue is a Great Example of an Unfavorable Approach to Hardware-Supporting Software

Jun 16, 2017 Stuart 76 Comments

With their latest update, Keysight got rid of the free “lite” version of their BenchVue test & measurement software.

New Tools

New Fluke 64 Max IR Thermometer

May 18, 2017 Stuart 7 Comments

Fluke has come out with a new compact IR thermometer that can make up to 99 unattended temperature measurements.

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun

Mar 10, 2017 Stuart 38 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a cordless hot glue gun.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Dewalt Hammer Drill & Tool Box Bundle, 2 Fluke Meters (2/17/17)

Feb 17, 2017 Stuart 2 Comments

Here are some deals of the day – a Dewalt hammer drill and tool box combo, and 2 Fluke multimeter options.

Hand Tools

Deal: Milwaukee M-Spector Inspection Camera for $70

Nov 17, 2016 Stuart 7 Comments

This Milwaukee M-Spector inspection camera is on sale for $70.

Electrical Tools

Fluke TwistGuard Silicone Test Leads with Retractable Tip Shrouds

Sep 26, 2016 Stuart 8 Comments

Fluke’s TwistGuard test leads have built-in retractable tip shrouds!

New Tools

Fluke Condition Monitoring Sensors

Jul 22, 2016 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has launched new test & measurement sensors aimed at industrial maintenance and troubleshooting applications.

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