Article archive for Megger
The most profitable PAT tester (21 March 2012)
NEW PAT400 series - Automatic appliance tester with on-board asset memory.
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Insulation testing is not trivial (12 January 2012)
Simon Wood, UK Wholesale and Distribution Sales Manager at Megger Ltd., explains insulation testers and techniques for working safely and obtaining dependable results.
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Megger offers free Wiring Regs and solar updates (03 August 2011)
To help electrical contractors keep up to date with the latest revisions to the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations and to learn about the opportunities created by solar power and other microgeneration schemes, Megger, in conjunction with NAPIT, is holding a series of free and informative seminars at venues around the UK.
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The car’s a write off, but the tester is unscathed! (29 June 2011)
Experiencing a dramatic vehicle crash followed by prolonged immersion in freezing bog water might be expected to spell the end for almost any item of electrical test equipment, but when a Megger MFT1552 multifunction installation tester owned by Scottish electrician Richard Williamson was subjected to this ordeal, he was delighted to find that it had survived completely undamaged and was in full working order. Unfortunately, the same could not be said of his truck!
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Megger removes rotational uncertainty (17 June 2011)
With the new PSI410 phase sequence indicator from Megger, the phase rotation of three-phase supplies can be checked quickly, reliably and safely, thereby eliminating the risk of the costly damage to equipment that can occur when supplies are incorrectly connected. Compact yet robust, the PSI410 provides clear and unambiguous visual and audible indications of phase rotation, as well as instantly revealing missing phases.
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Megger earth testers have the clamp of convenience (28 April 2011)
Clamps with elliptical apertures that can accommodate cables up to 39 mm diameter and flat earth tapes up to 50 mm wide make Megger’s new DET14C and DET24C earth resistance clamp testers quick and easy to use, even with large conductors and in applications where access to conductors is restricted.
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What happened at Newbury? (16 February 2011)
Until the ongoing investigations are complete, it will be impossible to say exactly what caused the tragic death of two racehorses at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday. However, electrical test equipment expert Megger can suggest a likely scenario that explains why the horses died while people in the same area were only minimally affected.
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Power cable faults (13 December 2010)
Specifically optimised for use on power cables of all types – including the latest concentric types – Megger’s new hand-held TDR1000/2P time domain reflectometer (TDR) allows cable faults to be located quickly and easily, even by users with little or no experience of working with TDRs. The instrument requires no power blocking filter and is supplied with a newly developed lead set that further enhances its performance.
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PAT for professionals (15 November 2010)
Julian Grant of Megger explains what PAT testers have to offer, and how they can help users to increase the profitability of their PAT testing operations
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Megger streamlines PAT testing for professionals (20 October 2010)
Fast to use, light to carry and featuring a convenient internal database for results storage, portable appliance testers in Megger’s new professional range are available in versions optimised to suit the needs of all types of users who regularly carry out PAT testing. Key benefits of the new instruments include rapid start up, instant restart after temporary disconnection when moving between test locations and optional barcode support to aid rapid asset identification.
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Adapting relay test sets for the future (27 May 2010)
With the new and patented GOOSE Message Interface from Megger, it is now possible to use existing conventional test sets for testing protective relays and other items of substation equipment that communicate via the IEC 61850 networking protocol. The new interface is said to make big possible, as there is no longer a need to purchase costly new test equipment for networked substations.
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Business in a box (06 May 2010)
Megger’s ‘Business in a Box’, which has already provided large numbers of electrical contractors with an easy and profitable entry into the potentially lucrative PAT testing market, has now been enhanced and upgraded to include the company’s new PAT320 tester, which combines ease of use with rugged construction and durability.
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Test your money-making skills (19 March 2010)
While many electrical contractors enjoy their work, few would deny that they are also in it for the money! EPA asked Julian Grant of Megger to suggest some ways of generating income.
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Megger’s EGIL simplifies breaker analysis (18 March 2010)
Featuring compact construction and straightforward operation, Megger’s latest EGIL circuit breaker analyser is suitable for testing timing and travel on all breakers that have a single interrupter per phase. In addition, when used in conjunction with the SDRM option and the new SDRM201 accessory, the instrument can also be used to carry out static and dynamic resistance measurements.
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Megger reveals hidden transformer faults (18 February 2010)
One of the smallest and most rugged instrument of its type, Megger’s award winning new FRAX 150 sweep frequency response analyser (SFRA) is a powerful tool for revealing potential electrical and mechanical problems in power transformers, many of which are difficult or impossible to detect using other methods.
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Megger makes relay testing even more portable (03 February 2010)
Megger’s SVERKER 760 and SVERKER 780 protection relay test sets can now optionally be ordered with a rugged protective case that makes them even easier and more convenient to store, transport and use.
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PAT testing must go further (14 December 2009)
There can be no doubt that portable appliance testing (PAT testing) saves lives - acting as an safeguard against the continued use of faulty appliances that may create shock or fire hazards. Dave Moore of Megger discusses the importance of testing in multi-occupancy buildings.
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Megger backs a winner with Central trade Skills (12 November 2009)
In line with its commitment to aiding the development of the next generation of engineers and technicians, test equipment expert Megger is providing support for a unique competition that is being run by training specialist Central Trade Skills.
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New Testers (21 September 2009)
An ideal choice for electrical contractors who offer portable appliance testing (PAT testing) alongside other services, the new PAT320 testers from Megger combine convenience and ease of use with rugged construction and competitive pricing.
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Megger brings testing know-how to a screen near you! (16 September 2009)
For electrical contractors new to Megger’s MFT1500 series multifunction testers and for existing users who want to be sure that they’re getting the best from their instruments, Megger is now offering a free DVD training presentation that shows in detail how to use all of the functions offered by these versatile testers.
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Megger delivers PAT without the palaver! (15 September 2009)
An ideal choice for electrical contractors who offer portable appliance testing (PAT testing) alongside other services, the new PAT320 testers from Megger combine convenience and ease of use with rugged construction and very competitive pricing.
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Megger Onsite Training (09 September 2009)
The training provided at the Megger Technology Centre in Dover has a strong reputation throughout the industry for the excellence of its courses, the expertise of its trainers and the exceptional value for money that it offers. However, Megger recognises that it’s not always easy for every organisation to send its staff to the centre for training.
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Megger MIT30 High Voltage Insulation Tester (07 July 2009)
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Megger Structured Cabling Testers (30 June 2009)
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Megger PAX IDAX-300 Test Set (15 April 2009)
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Megger FREJA 306 Protection Relay test Set (01 April 2009)
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Megger Bluetooth-MFT1553 Tester (20 February 2009)
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Megger MIT420 insulation and continuity tester (02 February 2009)
The Western Locomotive Association (WLA), which has its home at the Bridgenorth headquarters of the Severn Valley Railway, is finding a Megger MIT420 insulation and continuity tester to be the ideal tool for checking the condition of the electrical equipment in its two Class 52 diesel-hydraulic locomotives - D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier.
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Megger Business in a Box (17 December 2008)
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Megger Power DB (20 November 2008)
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Megger MIT 400 Tester (19 November 2008)
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ELECSA, free technical open evenings (30 October 2008)
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Megger Cable Fault Location (30 July 2008)
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Megger TTR399 Turns Ratio Tester (02 July 2008)
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Megger Digital Earth Resistance Testers (13 June 2008)
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Megger DELTA3000 Condition Tester (09 June 2008)
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Megger Insulation Testers (01 June 2008)
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Megger's 17th Edition Range (14 May 2008)
Tough, accurate, dependable instruments that offer outstanding value for money are now available from Megger to cover all of the testing requirements of the new 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, which comes into effect in June.
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Megger PAT4 Mk3 Testers (01 May 2008)
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ELECSA PowerSuite (01 May 2008)
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Megger M863 PAT4 Bar Code Printer (01 December 2007)
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