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TAPS™ Keeps Pallet Jacks Charged and Ready

 TAPS™, short for Trailer Auxiliary Power System, is a simple tool to ensure electric pallet jacks perform reliably and efficiently. Drivers spend a lot of time on the road. Depleted…

Guide Technicians Through Electrical Tests

One of the most important parts of maintaining vehicle electrical systems is having good electrical testing equipment. Purkeys’ Handheld Electrical Analyzer automates the testing process, allowing technicians to quickly and…

Reduce No-Start Situations this Winter

​ It is harder to start vehicles in the cold, because the energy requirements to crank an engine increase, while the battery’s ability to produce energy decreases. As temperatures drop,…

Testing Diodes with Multimeters

The multimeter combines multiple electrical diagnosis functions into one portable unit. Technicians can use this tool for a variety of applications, including measuring voltage drop, continuity checks, diode checks, capacity…

Using an In-line Ammeter to Find Parasitic Loads

​ Purkeys Electrical Tool Kit comes with a variety of useful tools to help technicians test and diagnose heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems. One of the most commonly used tools in…

The Handy Clip-On Ammeter

​ Purkeys Electrical Tool Kit comes with a variety of useful tools to help technicians test and diagnose heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems. This week, we will be spotlighting one of the tools…

Testing Resistance on 5-Pin Relays

​ The multimeter combines multiple electrical diagnosis functions into one portable unit. One of the more frequently used functions of the multimeter is the ohmmeter. The ohmmeter measures resistance in…

How to Read an Ohmmeter

​ The multimeter combines multiple electrical diagnosis functions into one portable unit. Technicians use this tool to test a wide range of situations, including voltage drop, continuity checks, diode checks,…

Dual Shield Provides Double the Protection

​ Heavy-duty vehicles are used by a variety of companies and organizations for a wide range of jobs. Sometimes they need additional electronic devices in order to properly perform their…

Testing the Circuit with a Voltmeter

Testing the Circuit with a Voltmeter   Multimeters combine multiple electrical measurement functions into one portable unit. These instruments measure voltage, current, and resistance to detect or diagnose a host…

PROPER MULTIMETER PRE-CHECKS

​The multimeter is a great tool for any technician who needs to test and diagnose electrical systems. These handy devices combine multiple functions into one portable unit. Technicians can use…