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The Global Landscape of Digital Multimeters: Why Hioki Stands Supreme

The Global Landscape of Digital Multimeters: Why Hioki Stands Supreme

Since its inception in 1935, Hioki has cultivated a rich...
17 min read
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Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Substation

Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Substation

Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations are vital nodes in modern power...
17 min read
Partial Discharge
Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Installation: A Detailed Case Study

Partial Discharge in a Critical GIS Installation: A Detailed Case Study

The increasing demand for uninterrupted power supply necessitates the highest...
14 min read
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Partial Discharge in a Critical Power Transformer: A Detailed Case Study

Partial Discharge in a Critical Power Transformer: A Detailed Case Study

Power transformers are often considered the heart of electrical substations,...
12 min read
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A Comprehensive Exploration of Partial Discharge in Power Transformers and GIS

A Comprehensive Exploration of Partial Discharge in Power Transformers and GIS

This article delves deeper into the intricacies of partial discharge,...
9 min read
Partial Discharge
A Comprehensive Guide to Partial Discharge in Power Transformers

A Comprehensive Guide to Partial Discharge in Power Transformers

Partial discharge in a power transformer refers to a localized...
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Partial Discharge
The Ultimate User Guide Review: 10 Best Digital Multimeters of 2025

The Ultimate User Guide Review: 10 Best Digital Multimeters of 2025

This guide reviews the 10 best digital multimeters of 2025,...
5 min read
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Understanding Partial Discharge and How to Perform Testing on Power Transformers and GIS Switchgear

Understanding Partial Discharge and How to Perform Testing on Power Transformers and GIS Switchgear

Partial discharge refers to small, localized electrical sparks or discharges...
16 min read
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What Is a Digital Multimeter?

What Is a Digital Multimeter?

A digital multimeter (DMM) is a versatile electronic measuring instrument...
2 min read
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Illustration of technicians using clamp meters and multimeters on factory equipment, with test data uploading to a predictive-maintenance cloud dashboard in an industrial setting.

Predictive Maintenance: Choosing the Right Industrial Testing Tools

Predictive maintenance uses real-time data to spot equipment issues before they...
6 min read
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The Essential Role of AI Literacy in Modern Life and Work

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly permeated every domain of society,...
19 min read
AI
Illustration of digital multimeter, clamp meter, and partial-discharge detector interconnected by glowing AI circuitry in a modern factory setting.

2025 AI Innovations from Google, YouTube, Meta, and More

Discover how 2025’s leading AI breakthroughs – from Google’s Gemini...
11 min read
AI
AI in Handheld Electrical Testing Equipment

AI in Handheld Electrical Testing Equipment

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are...
17 min read
AI
Partial Discharge in Transformers and GIS

Partial Discharge in Transformers and GIS

Partial discharge (PD) is a localized electrical breakdown in insulation...
15 min read
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Partial Discharge (PD) Testing Equipment

Partial Discharge (PD) Testing Equipment

Partial discharge (PD) is a localized dielectric breakdown of only...
16 min read
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Featured Article

Comparing Hioki Earth Testers (FT6031-50 and FT6041) vs Fluke, Megger, Kyoritsu, and Chauvin Arnoux in North Africa

In regions like Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, industries face challenging environments (heat, dust, dry soil) where proper earthing and robust test equipment are critical. This article offers a comprehensive comparison of Hioki’s earth testers– notably the Hioki FT6031-50(2- and 3-pole earth tester) and Hioki FT6041– against equivalent models from Fluke, Megger, Kyoritsu, and Chauvin Arnoux. We focus on industrial use cases (plants, factories), building electricians (HVAC and facilities maintenance), electronics repair, and general maintenance operations.