Martindale Electric, a leading name in electrical testing and safety equipment, has launched the TB118KITB, a comprehensive electrical safety kit designed specifically for gas engineers.
This kit is an update to the popular TB118KIT1, now upgraded with the EZ664 socket tester, offering improved functionality. The TB118KITB helps gas engineers meet the stringent requirements of the Gas Safe Register Technical Bulletin 118 (TB118).
The Gas Safe Register’s TB118 provides essential guidance on safe electrical isolation procedures during gas work. For gas engineers, adhering to these guidelines is not just a recommendation, it’s a necessity. The TB118KITB offers a range of items to help achieve compliance with TB118, allowing gas engineers to verify that installations are safe and meet the requirements set by the Electricity at Work Regulations. The kit includes tools for locking off electrical circuits and proving dead, ensuring that engineers have everything they need to comply with the regulations. In addition, the EZ664 socket tester allows for both socket testing and earth verification if required.
The TB118KITB comes as a direct replacement for the original TB118KIT1, which had become an industry staple for gas engineers. The new version incorporates the EZ664 socket tester, which replaces the now obsolete EZ650. The TB118KITB builds on its predecessor by offering more advanced testing capabilities, making it an essential tool for gas engineers working in environments where safe electrical isolation is paramount.
The EZ664 socket tester allows users to connect to standard 13-amp plugs or use flying leads for testing fused spurs, light fittings and terminals. The EZ664 has the ability to measure earth loop impedance without tripping a 30mA or higher residual current device (RCD) in the circuit, making it a versatile tool for both domestic and commercial installations.
Additionally, the tester provides an easy-to-read display using three LEDs that indicate the measured earth loop impedance across six discrete ranges, offering users indicated readings to ensure that circuits are safe and properly grounded.
The TB118KITB has been designed to be the go-to safety kit for gas installation and service engineers, providing all the tools necessary for live voltage indication, locking off and also verifying earth safety if required. The contents of the kit include:
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LOKKITGAS1: A set of four essential locking-off devices, including LOK10, LOK11 and LOK7 for MCBs, and LOKFS1 for fused spurs.
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VIPD138-S: A voltage indicator and PD440S proving unit, designed for safe and simple voltage indication and proving dead.
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EZ664: The new earth loop resistance and polarity checker, optimised for testing both sockets and spurs.
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TC88: A soft carry case complete with a shoulder strap, ensuring all components are kept organised and portable.
The TB118KITB isn't just an essential kit for gas engineers, it’s designed for anyone working in environments where safe electrical isolation and testing are necessary. Its versatility in testing both standard sockets and fused spurs, along with a complete set of locking-off devices, makes it a must-have tool for a wide range of applications.
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