Beware of the look-alikes: 5 keys to buying quality test leads
No matter how impressive your test equipment, the quality and design of your test leads is just as important. Unfortunately, all test leads and connectors look pretty much alike. And there isn’t a great difference in price between brands either. So how do you know you’re getting the best and not a cheap knock-off? Here are the five key factors to look for that separate the class from the trash.
Pomona Electronics

Don’t let the growing complexity of residential cable jobs make you turn away business
With the growth of residential bandwidth requirements, installing cable in a house is often as complex as in a company. And more and more pros are calling for the same performance testing and certification as commercial installations. Need some help upgrading your methods? -- here’s essential information on high-bandwidth cabling and regulations from test equipment maker Fluke.
Fluke Corporation

Money-saving tips on tips
Here’s 14 quick tips from leading soldering manufacturer Weller on extending tip life, the different ways solders and fluxes effect tips, and some easy maintenance procedures you should be using right now to reduce tip costs.
Weller