Tips & Tutorials

Electrician in a hallway holding red, green and blue test leads, with a multifunction tester on a shoulder strap

EAS 2026: the new competence rules for anyone d...

Since 1 October 2026 the revised Electrotechnical Assessment Specification asks everyone doing or supervising EICRs for a Level 3 inspection qualification, two years' experience and CPD, and that includes subbies....

EAS 2026: the new competence rules for anyone d...

Since 1 October 2026 the revised Electrotechnical Assessment Specification asks everyone doing or supervising EICRs for a Level 3 inspection qualification, two years' experience and CPD, and that includes subbies....

Open Crabtree consumer unit with a locked-off MCB and yellow Tip-Clip-held test probes on the earth bar, Megger tester in its carry case hanging below

Social housing EICR deadline (1 November) and t...

Existing social tenancies in England need an EICR before 1 November 2026, and draft amendment regulations due on 30 November would update the rules to Amendment 4 and remove further...

Social housing EICR deadline (1 November) and t...

Existing social tenancies in England need an EICR before 1 November 2026, and draft amendment regulations due on 30 November would update the rules to Amendment 4 and remove further...

Tip-Clip test probe holder with five 4mm probe holders and carabiner

How to look after your test leads and probes (a...

What HSE GS38 says about test probes, clips and leads, what to check before every job, and the habits that stop your probes getting damaged or lost.

How to look after your test leads and probes (a...

What HSE GS38 says about test probes, clips and leads, what to check before every job, and the habits that stop your probes getting damaged or lost.

Tip-Clip test probe holder with test probes clipped on

Will Tip-Clip fit my probes? Fluke, Megger, Kew...

The question we get asked most. We've fitted Tip-Clip to Fluke, Megger, Kewtech, Di-Log and Martindale probes. Watch it on real probes, mixed brands included.

Will Tip-Clip fit my probes? Fluke, Megger, Kew...

The question we get asked most. We've fitted Tip-Clip to Fluke, Megger, Kewtech, Di-Log and Martindale probes. Watch it on real probes, mixed brands included.

Tip-Clip test probe holder and 1000V insulated inspection mirror for EICR work

Amendment 4: what's changed for EICRs and testing

BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 was published on 15 April 2026, and the previous version was withdrawn on 15 October 2026. Here's what's changed for EICRs and testing, with links to the IET,...

Amendment 4: what's changed for EICRs and testing

BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 was published on 15 April 2026, and the previous version was withdrawn on 15 October 2026. Here's what's changed for EICRs and testing, with links to the IET,...