Talks with Test Meter

Solar PV is growing at an extraordinary rate, but how can engineers keep pace with an ever-increasing number of installations?

In this episode of Talks with Test Meter, Joshua Trippett is joined by Emazys CEO Anders Rand Andersen and Senior DevOps Engineer Søren Thisted to discuss the exponential growth of solar power and what it means for the people responsible for testing, commissioning and maintaining PV systems. They explore the story behind Emazys, the Z300 family of solar PV testers and its approach to simplifying complex fault finding, alongside cloud-based data, AI-assisted analysis and the role of the Tempirra irradiance and temperature sensor.

From pinpointing faults and speeding up commissioning to moving towards more proactive maintenance, the episode looks at how smarter testing technology could help engineers manage the rapidly changing solar landscape.

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Sauermann may be best known for condensate pumps, but its growing range of combustion, HVAC and refrigeration instruments is giving engineers a genuine alternative.

In this latest episode of Talks with Test Meter, Chris Fox is joined by Mick Wilkinson, Head of Sales at Sauermann UK, to discuss why engineers can trust a different brand. Mick shares his remarkable journey from military service into the test and measurement industry, before explaining how feedback from UK engineers has helped shape Sauermann’s instrument range.

From the Si-CA combustion analysers and common calibration misconceptions to sensor-life monitoring, digital manifolds, smart probes and the future of heat pumps, this episode explores Sauermann’s expanding product range and its commitment to supporting engineers, distributors and the wider industry.

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Power quality problems can quietly increase energy costs, reduce equipment lifespan, and create avoidable downtime.

In the latest episode of Talks with Test Meter, Chris Fox is joined by Elliot Ajose from Chauvin Arnoux to discuss the real-world impact of power quality. From hidden energy waste and poor power factor to EV charging issues, solar PV installations, harmonics and equipment damage, this episode looks at why measuring power quality is so important for contractors, engineers and facilities teams.

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From experienced thermographers to technicians new to thermal imaging, the FLIR iXX series was designed to simplify every step of the inspection process, helping users capture the right data, share it instantly, and turn it into actionable insights.

In this episode, Lasse Tonnesen speaks to returning guest Jason Cargill about the revolutionary range, how they came about, and the FLIR Ace platform.

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With decades of experience under their belt, Testo remain one of the biggest names in flue gas analysis across Europe, whether that's domestic, commercial or industrial sectors.

In our latest episode we're rejoined by Testo’s Tom McCue and Jon Bawden, discussing their flue gas analyser range and how they cater for differing testing requirements.

Acoustic Imaging is one of the fastest-growing areas of test and measurement, but for many it remains a mystery. How does it work? What is it for?

In this episode we're rejoined by FLIR's Jason Cargill and Test Meter's Chris Fox to discuss the potential applications and benefits of this fascinating technology.

With the size and scale of the solar PV industry continuing to grow significantly, test equipment needs to evolve alongside it.

In our latest episode, special guest Nathan Barwell joins Mike to discuss Seaward's history in solar testing and the developments being made to help PV engineers across the UK.

Following several recent high-profile news stories, there's been an increased awareness in the importance of building compliance within the social housing and landlords sectors.

To help us shed light on some of the most-commonly queried areas, this episode we've invited Testo’s Tom McCue and Jon Bawden to discuss damp and mould, ventilation and more.

Why should someone look at higher-end thermal imaging cameras over the more budget-friendly models?

Thats one of the questions we're asking this episode, with returning guests Jason Cargill (Technical Sales Specialist at FLIR) and Lasse Tonnesen (Company Director at Test Meter) running us through the higher-spec options available from FLIR and discussing some of the benefits related to premium cameras.

When looking to buy test equipment, customers understandably often assess their purchases through a very narrow lens – “What do I need? How much does it cost? When can I get it?” – and this can sometimes lead to unexpected costs down the road...

In our latest episode, Test Meter’s Chris Fox and Lasse Tonnesen join Mike in running through some often-overlooked considerations that potential buyers should ne aware of when making a purchase.