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Home security is often one of the things that we tend to take for granted. If you live in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood you probably don’t even give a second thought to exterior home security tactics. It can be challenging to understand just what you need to do to keep your home safe and protected from all circumstances. Outdoor floodlighting is perhaps one of the …

If you’re an automotive professional, an electrician, or a plumber, you already know the importance of a good endoscope. It’s an essential tool for the job. Not only that, but endoscope are frequently used by HVAC technicians, computer techs, and others. Basically, if you want to see a location that’s out of your direct view, they’re great tools. But what makes a good endoscope? To …

A digital multimeter is one of those tools that everyone should have around the house. These aren’t just tools reserved for electricians. If you live in a home and drive a car, then you’ve already got reason enough to have one. Digital multimeters are capable of diagnosing and even treating almost all basic electrical issues. When you know what you’re doing, they can handle even …

Radiation is all around us. It’s coming from televisions, tablets, and laptops. It’s coming from radio towers, and it’s coming down from satellites. Without climbing inside of a cave, it’s actually pretty hard to entirely escape it. That also means the ubiquitous nature of EMF is tricky to measure without a highly sensitive instrument. How to Choose EMF Meters & Detectors When you want to …

If you’re doing any type of electrical work, a non-contact voltage tester is an essential tool to have in your arsenal. Having one could literally be the difference between life and death. What these handy little tools do is use magnetic sensors to determine if a cable is currently conducting voltage. Simply place one against your wire, push the button, and it will light up …