Depending upon what a person needs to do in order to get a look at the back of the drywall (the side facing the inside of the wall), one of the following tools may come in handy… and two of them will prevent that person from haing to cut a huge a huge hole in the wall, ceiling, etc.

NV-T3WB Inova LED Flashlight

VS72-10WW Digital Video Scope

VO36-10WW Digital Borescope

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By request we have located information on the topic of dangers posed by leaking microwave ovens. Apparently some people have doubts about the safety of their oh-so-convenient cooking devices.

After doing a little reading on the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) web site, it appears as though the majority of microwave ovens do not put the general public at risk — unless the devices have obvious structural problems.

In fact, it seems that microwave ovens pose very little danger at all in so long as seals, latches, etc. all funtion the way they ought to.

There is little cause for concern about excess microwaves leaking from ovens unless the door hinges, latch, or seals are damaged. In FDA’s experience, most ovens tested show little or no detectable microwave leakage. If there is some problem and you believe your oven might be leaking excessive microwaves, contact the oven manufacturer, a microwave oven service organization, your state health department, or the nearest FDA office.

A word of caution about the microwave testing devices being sold to consumers: FDA has tested a number of these devices and found them generally inaccurate and unreliable. If used, they should be relied on only for a very approximate reading. The sophisticated testing devices used by public health authorities to measure oven leakage are far more accurate and are periodically tested and calibrated. ( source )

So basically, if your microwave oven creaks, rattles, makes obscene whirring and grinding noises, and/or operates freely even with the door open, you probably want to A) Get it repaired or B) Throw it out and buy a new one.

Save money with rechargeable batteries. Instead of buying new batteries all the time for your electronic meters and gadgets you may want to consider investing in rechargeable batteries. You will save money in the long run AND you will help to reduce the amount of thrash (dead disposable batteries) that go into your local landfill.

The rechargeable battery kit pictured here comes with (4) four AA and (4) four AAA batteries and has the ability to recharge both Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargreable batteries. Though not included with the kit, it also can recharge C and D sized rechargeable batteries using (included) adapters.

Oh, and rechargeable batteries come in handy for times like… Christmas, too, when all the kids’ new toys, gadgets, gizmos and remote control whatevers need batteries.

CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm Wall Mount/Portable (CDK22) Battery Operated with Batteries and Hardware $29.95 $19.99

Combustion Analyzer: Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide & Carbon Monoxide (C125KIT) with Infrared Printer, Stainless Steel Flue Probe, 9′ Hose & Case $1,297.95 $1,165.00

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/carbon-monoxide-detectors/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/checking-smoke-detectors-saves-lives/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/checking-smoke-detectors-saves-lives/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:03:59 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=160 Many people die unnecessarily in fires each year because smoke detectors did not go off when they should have. The products below make testing the functionality of smoke detectors both easy AND useful.

What do we mean by useful? Simple: Pressing the ‘test’ button on a smoke detector does not test the actual sensor. ‘Test’ buttons allow a person to verify that the battery in a smoke detector has not died, but nothing more.

1/4oz Smoke Check Smoke Detector Tester Spray 24/per Case (SAT24) 9+ Tests $69.95 $59.00

2.5oz Smoke Check Canned Smoke, 12/2.5oz per Case (25s-12) Smoke Detector Tester Aerosol $90.00 $84.55

1490 18″ Extension Adapter Kit (1490+25s) with 25s Smoke Detector Test Aerosol $43.95 $24.75

Powder Puff Silica Smoke Test .007µ Particle Size (S201-P) with Heavy Duty Rubber Balloon Pump & 16″ Hose $49.95 $44.50

Infrared Digital Non-Contact Pocket Thermometer 5:1, -4° to 600°F (iT1) with Laser Targeting $59.95 $49.00

Infrared Digital Non-Contact Thermometer, 50:1, -76 to 1832°F (TN425LE) w/Dual Laser Targeting, LED Tip Light & Hard Carrying Case $499.95 $399.00

Inspection Kit: Clamp Meter/Circuit Tester, Hook Adapter, Infrared Thermometer & Voltage Detector (HVACKIT) with Padded Carrying Case $449.95 $295.00

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/meters-for-taking-temperature/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/canned-smoke-radon-in-air-personal-alarm/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/canned-smoke-radon-in-air-personal-alarm/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:03:05 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=150 Check out today’s unusual combination of test products on sale:

+ Canned Smoke — For testing smoke detectors in your home or office. You should check the batteries and functionality of your smoke detectors often!

+ Radon in Air Test Kit — Buildings with basements should test for the presence of radon on a periodic basis. Experts call radon a silent killer for a reason!

+ Personal Ripcord Alarm — Great for people who travel alone, this alarm lets off a loud tone when you pull the ripcord. It lets other people know you need help and hopefully that will cause a would be attacker or mugger to run off without harming you!

1/4oz Smoke Check Smoke Detector Tester Spray (SAT1) 9+ Tests $3.19 $2.50

Radon Gas in Air Test Kit: Short Term (rn-LS) Scintillation Vial w/Lab Analysis Included $12.95 $9.99

Alarm: Ripcord Personal Attack Alarm (PA902) with Heavy Duty Chrome Lobster Clasp, Key Ring & Lanyard $9.99 $5.55

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/canned-smoke-radon-in-air-personal-alarm/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/concrete-hygrometer-ultra-violet-light-meter-emf-meter/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/concrete-hygrometer-ultra-violet-light-meter-emf-meter/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:03:49 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=144 Today we will have a fine selection… of meters for use in all sorts of applications including testing concrete for moisture, testing for the strength and presence of UV light, and testing for the presence and strength of an electromagnetic force. With these tools on your belt, or in your service truck, you’ll have everything you need for the following situations:

* Determine how long ago someone buried a dead body in concrete
* Figure out whether or not light will get through the tarp you wrapped the dead body in and accelerate the decomposition process
* Attempting to prove that ghosts live in your apartment so you have legal grounds to break your lease

All kidding aside, meters come in handy when you have a job to do. If the meters on this blog entry don’t do what you need, check out the other meters on TestProducts.Com.

Concrete Floor & Wall RH Testing Kit: Protimeter Digital Hygrometer (BLD7705-2) with Hygromaster, Extension Lead, 12 x 75mm Floor Sleeves, & Case $419.00 $389.00

Ultra-Violet Light Meter: Radiometer 254nm, 0-199.9 µW/cm2 (UVC254) with Remote Sensor $695.00 $649.00

EMF: Digital Electro-Magnetic Field Meter, Triple Axis (EMF-828) with Remote Sensor Probe $199.95 $169.00

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We begin with a wireless weather monitoring device that will let you know what to expect when you step out the front door and move gracefully to a water resistant rain poncho in case of rain. Last, but not any less important, we move on to wireless water detection unit which will let you know, from up to 300 feet away, if that rain water has somehow made its way into an area of your home or business and created a flood situation.

Wireless Forecast Station (WS-9055TWC) with TX6U Remote Outdoor Temperature Sensor $59.95 $29.95

Vinyl Poncho Green Full Cut (TX-32700) 80″ x 50″ $3.79 $2.69

Household Alert® Wireless Water Alarm Kit 300′ Range (WA318) with 24″ Remote Sensor & AC Adapter for Base Unit $34.95 $29.00

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/weather-testing-and-weather-readiness-equipment/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/distance-measuring-equipment/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/distance-measuring-equipment/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:06:45 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=137 When trying to measure the distance between two points you can either break out the trusty tape measure and hope you’ve got a friend present to hold the other end while you take the measurement OR you can put modern technology to work for you and get the job done faster, easier and with incredible accuracy.

The perfect combination of a laser distance meter, laser distance meter tripod, and special red lens glasses makes measuring distances a whole lot easier.

Disto Laser Distance Measuring Meter to 650′ (a5) by Leica GeoSystems $449.00 $399.00

Red Lens Glasses for Improved Visibility of the Laser Dot in Bright Areas $39.95 $17.55

Tripod: Deluxe Lightweight for Disto Laser Distance Meters, Cameras Etc (DF-40) Black with Leveling Bubble $59.95 $39.00

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