Veto Tech Pac-1 Backpack
The Veto Tech Pac-1 has 47 pockets situated both inside and outside the pack, giving you tons of room for […]
Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack 55421BP Review
I know an apprenticing electrician who always seems to want the latest tools. A short time ago he brought me […]
Rockwell RK2600K2 16V Max Cordless Drill Driver Preview
It’s the “Max” that I think gives it away. When DeWalt came out with its 20V Max line we scratched […]
Klein Tools D509-8 Extra-Wide Jaw 8″ Adjustable Wrench Preview
The Klein Tools D509-8 Extra-Wide Jaw 8″ Adjustable Wrench is designed with a minimally protruding jaw shank that uses a […]
Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared IR Thermometer Preview
The Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared IR Thermometer has sophisticated on-screen markers which pinpoint hot (red box) and cold (blue box) spots […]
Milwaukee 2270-20 Contact Temperature Meter Preview
The new Milwaukee 2270-20 Contact Temperature Meter can simultaneously measure two temperature points. It has a high contrast white on black display that can be read across the room and simple controls that are easy to use. In fact, the entire user interface is very simple. The tool performs Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion, simultaneous T1 and T2 measurements, and even difference measurements. It can store minimum and maximum temperature readings and has a strong removable magnetic base for hanging it directly, or via suspension, off duct work, panels and other metallic surfaces.
Fluke 62 MAX Infrared Thermometers
There’s not a ton of info on these yet, but Fluke is releasing two new infrared thermometers, the new Fluke 62 […]
Porter-Cable PCC581B 18V Infrared Thermometer Review
Getting a quick and accurate bead on the temperature differential around an AC duct or a door can be a lifesaver for air mechanical technicians and energy efficiency specialists. While there are a lot of tools on the market that can help you do this, it’s nice to be able to reach for a familiar name – particularly when your shop is already equipped with compatible batteries and chargers. Recently Porter-Cable launched the PCC581B Infrared Thermometer, which comes as a bare tool, making it a great choice if you’re already vested in their 18V cordless platform. And if you’re not, Porter Cable also offers a 9V-powered version, the PCC582B. Both of these infrared thermometers incorporate a tri-color beam that indicates temperature changes visually along with the digital readout. When you pull the trigger, the thermometer takes a reference temperature reading while it projects a circular green beam onto the surface at which it is aimed. The projected beam colors change when a difference in temperature is detected as you scan it across an area. A blue beam identifies a cooler spot, and a red beam indicates a hotter area.
Porter-Cable PCC581B 18V Infrared Thermometer Preview
Porter-Cable launched a couple of brand new Infrared Thermometers, the 18V-powered PCC581B and the 9V-powered PCC582B. These infrared thermometers are very different from the ones we’ve seen in the past, incorporating a three-color indicator beam that indicates changes in temperature visually. When you pull the trigger, the thermometer takes a reference temperature reading while it paints a green circle beam onto the surface at which it is aimed. The colors change when a difference in temperature is detected as it is scans across an area. A blue beam identifies a cool spot, and a red beam shows a hot spot.
Milwaukee Hand Tools – Pliers, Snips, and PEX Cutting
When we attended the Milwaukee New Tools Event this year, Tim Albrecht showed us some of the new hand tools that fall into three basic categories: Pliers, Snips, and PEX Cutting. At the time, the info was under NDA, but now that has been lifted and we an bring you all of the first impressions and info we learned first-hand about the new tools. First up was a focus on build quality. First off, the new hand tools are all drop forged, machined for maximum precision, and treated to resist rust. In fact, using chrome plating instead of nickel, Milwaukee demonstrated the advanced corrosion resistance of their new tools by leaving two new aviation snips left in salt water overnight and then in the sun. Milwaukee’s tool showed considerable resistance to rust while the other brand had a ton of rust around the hinge points and across the blade.