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The ongoing cost of living crisis has understandably prevented many people from undertaking essential home maintenance work. To reduce spending, homeowners leave simple safety checks or repair jobs unaddressed. Far from saving households money, avoiding necessary upkeep is estimated to cost the average home £1885 a year, contributing to an overall additional expenditure of £6.8bn across households in the UK. One task that property owners often procrastinate is having their gas boiler safety checked by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Still, with autumn and winter fast approaching, not having your boiler safety checked could prove more expensive than having it done.[1] Continue reading →

From manufacturing, to waste and recycling, these nifty cameras can be used across many applications. They are the ultimate condition monitoring companion, cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Continue reading →

This year’s theme for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), Make Safety Seen, has been inspired by the campaign’s roots. Launched ten years ago by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), a former secretary and subsequent president of the society, Dame Caroline Haslett, is renowned, amongst other things, for her work improving electrical safety in the home. Specifically, she is credited with helping to develop three-pin fused plugs and shuttered sockets, designs still used in Britain today.[1] Continue reading →

Are you interested in learning more about the installation, commissioning and maintenance of Solar PV Systems, using the new Fluke SMFT-1000? Continue reading →

Founded in 1844 on the principles of precision, reliability, and quality, Kern is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-accuracy balances/scales, microscopes, and moisture analysers. Kern’s comprehensive catalogue of equipment provides educational facilities, scientific laboratories, industrial companies, and utility suppliers with complete solutions. As evidenced recently when a German wastewater plant invested in a Kern microscope to monitor the efficacy of water treatment and a Kern moisture analyser to reduce wastage. Continue reading →

Sales Manager at PASS Ltd, David Atkins, recently returned from a trip to Teledyne FLIR’s factory in Täby, Sweden where he met with Jonas Bolinder, Teledyne FLIR’s Northern Europe Sales Manager for R&D, Science, and Automation cameras, and “lovely chap” (as described by David). The purpose of the trip was to discuss Teledyne FLIR’s automated thermal camera series, the Axxx range. We caught up with David on his return. Continue reading →

A recent survey of electricians revealed the ten most common and dangerous electrical mistakes made in British homes. Hundreds of UK electricians were questioned about which electrical errors they encountered most often and were then asked to rank these mistakes in the order of severity. The investigation comes in the wake of findings that 49% of Brits have interfered with their home’s electrics. We have summarised the results of the report, initially published in ECN magazine, below.[1] Continue reading →

PASS Ltd invites you to this FREE Thermal Imaging and Acoustic Imaging Workshop, hosted by Teledyne FLIR’s Jason Cargill - Technical Product Specialist. Continue reading →

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Impending net-zero targets as well as an ongoing labour shortage and skills gap make it more imperative than ever to address gender disparity across the trades. When it comes to trade sectors, such as heating, electricity, and plumbing, women represent an untapped talent pool. Embracing equity to make these career paths more palatable to women is an excellent way to attract female workers to the industries. Training women in the latest techniques and technologies will go a long way to addressing the labour and skills shortfall and helping the nation to meet net-zero targets. It also presents new financial opportunities that may have been previously overlooked.  Continue reading →