The ETL blog
Updates from our Highways, Connections and Training teams, and what’s new in AMP.
Highway Electrical Learners
An electrical test is an evaluation of the parametric, functional, or timing performance of a component when electrical power is applied. Parametric tests typically involve DC or analog measurements of current or voltage. Functional tests usually have Boolean test patterns applied to the inputs (the logic stimulus) and the Boolean outputs are evaluated (the logic...
Read moreSunshine and structure!
A change in the clocks not only brought with it some longer springtime evenings but some exciting developments on site! The steel beams that will form the basis of our building structure were delivered this week. Our building contractors wasted no time in getting to work and as you can see, started to layout, measure...
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A Day In The Life Of Fane Morton
Since joining Electrical Testing Ltd. 3 years ago, Fane Morton has been on a path of progression, gaining skills and qualifications that are helping him climb the rungs of the engineering career ladder. Fane tells us what it takes to be an electrical apprentice engineer at ETL. Why do you want to be an engineer?...
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Built on solid foundations…
You could be mistaken for thinking we were referring to Electrical Testing’s history and you wouldn’t be wrong in that assumption but in this case we are actually talking about the foundations that have been laid today for our new premises. A brilliant and bright, warm February morning saw the start of the concrete pouring...
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How we won an award for helping a local council to meet the G39 Electrical Guidance.
Helping Suffolk County Council meet the G39 electrical guidance for street lighting maintenance has won Electrical Testing a highly commended award. We were the UK’s first Independent Connection Provider (ICP) to be registered on Lloyd’s Register’s National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) and health and safety lies at the core of everything we do. Protecting our...
Read moreOHL Activity in Northern Power Grid
We’ve been a leader in the introduction of OHL works in various DNO’s across the country and spear-headed the pilot in the UKPN region to make OHL activity contestable. And now we are doing the same with Northern Power Grid. Currently non-contestable, Northern Power Grid are working hard to make OHL BAU (business as usual)....
Read moreBreaking New Ground – Electrical Testing Expands It’s Footprint
It’s happening. After months of discussion, planning and negotiation, Electrical Testing are finally moving. About 30 yards! Early February saw the ground workers finally start work on our new premises and we couldn’t be more excited. A new purpose-built building is going up on the land next to the current office. The additional space will...
Read moreNew wheels!
As 2019 roles on, our existing and increasing staff requirements require new vehicles and so we were thrilled to receive our first new vehicle of 2019 this week. Straight off the production line, these new vehicles are more fuel efficient and kinder to the environment. They require less maintenance and are more reliable, especially given...
Read moreApprentices Reach Halfway
ETL Training’s first batch of apprentices are now halfway through their 2 year journey. The 8 week course, delivered over 2 years is a gateway for old and young alike who’s company benefit from free training through their apprenticeship levy. This current crop of apprentices have completed 4 weeks over the last 12 months, learning...
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