Hello everyone. Toady’s post is going to spotlight the Armada Pro300 Wire and Valve Locator. I have explained some basic wire locating principles in previous posts but I will briefly address them again here and then discuss the features that make the Armada Pro300 unique.

Executive Summary

When a utility locator or service technician arrives at a job site with buried lines, the core question is simple. Will this tool help me diagnose or fix the problem faster, accurately, safely, and reliably, and is it worth the money? The Armada Pro871C Underground Cable Locator answers that question with a resounding yes for general utility, irrigation, and electrical maintenance tasks.

Tracking and finding faults that are buried underground can be a painstaking task if you don’t have the right tools for the job. The Armada GFL3000 Ground Fault Locator fills this role splendidly as that is precisely what it was designed to do. The GFL3000 comes with two basic components, a transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter is easy to set up as you will connect one end to the wire you are trying to locate faults and then you would put a ground rod to find the leakage.

AEMC 3731 is no longer manufactured

Today we’re going to take a look at the AEMC 3731 Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester. To be honest, I tend to think that electricity is a kind of magic. The best way I’ve found to understand it is to make comparisons to the flow of water and the various aids and impediments to said flow. Water, being a much more tactile phenomenon is easier for the more lay folks like myself. This analogy leaves out some of the unique and complex features of electricity but it works as a guide.

When it comes to testing equipment it can be easy to get lost in the latest and greatest technology. For ground resistance testing, sometimes less is more. The AEMC 3620-150 3-Point Ground Resistance Tester happens to be one of these testers. This ground resistance tester has a large analog display that shows direct readings from 0.5 to 1000 ohms. There is also a manual zero adjustment to increase the accuracy of your readings. Looking at the AEMC 3620 you can see there is very little to set up.

Portable Megohmmeters are not your everyday item, but when dealing with high voltages you want to err on the side of caution. The AEMC 6550 and AEMC 6555 Portable Megohmmeters test DC voltages up to 10,000 and 15,000 respectively. These units come built into a rugged IP54 rated case that can handle the rumble and tumble of the everyday real world environment you work in. Both units offer live measurement of voltage to be sure you are working under safe conditions.

T3 Innovation Tel-Scope TLA300 is no longer manufactured

Greetings. In this post I’m going to take a look at the Armada Pro800D, detailing its many features and giving you a brief recap of my hands on time using the locator in the field. The Pro800D’s transmitter is built in to the rugged carrying case so you don’t have to worry about lugging around any extra equipment.

This is super convenient and the whole unit weighs less than you would expect when you pick up the case. When you do get it out to the job site you just pop the case open and hook up your leads.

Extech SDL350 is no longer manufactured.

Instruments that measure air velocity and air/surface temperatures are one of the most important tools an HVAC tech will have in his tool box. With these meters seeing everyday use, it is imperative that you understand the limitations of certain instruments and select the correct one. Having the right tool will help grow your business and will pay for itself and then some. With so many options out there, I wanted to highlight a few models from Extech and discuss what sets them apart.

Executive Summary

The Armada Pro 700 wire and valve locator bridges the gap between residential entry tools and high end power units. It features a twenty seven inch tracking wand, heavy duty D cell transmitter power, and seven hundred fifty volt peak to peak signal output. Commercial irrigation technicians rely on this tool to trace buried control wires and locate lost solenoid valves quickly.