Measurement notes
Short technical articles for sourcing teams, field technicians, and quality engineers who need a practical path from instrument choice to retained evidence.
After 200+ emergency equipment calls, I've learned that instrument failures are rarely sudden. Here's how to read calibration data before it's too late—and what ignoring it actually costs.
Practical answers from an instrumentation specialist on Extech moisture meters, Extech data logger software, pressure transmitter selection, blade micrometers, and how to use a Mettler Toledo pH meter.
An office buyer answers real questions about the Extech pH90 waterproof pH meter, Extech mini multimeters, cheap multimeters, scientific pipettes, and how thermal cameras work.
A quality manager explains how he standardized 34 field kits—why the Extech thermal camera and Extech earth ground resistance tester kit made the short list, how Fluke vs FLIR thermal cameras shaped the debate, and what multimeter price range finally made sense.
I've handled instrumentation orders for 11 years and made about $11,000 in mistakes. Here's my practical comparison of FLIR multimeter vs Fluke, plus when Extech's hygro thermometer, MO280 pinless moisture meter, and a specialist process vendor make more sense.
An office buyer who manages instrument procurement for a 180-person facility compares Extech and Fluke across real-world accuracy, lifetime cost, and the buying experience, with notes on Mitutoyo calipers and crystal pressure gauges.
A quality compliance manager who has reviewed 800+ instruments explains why application fit matters more than specs—and where Extech combination pin/pinless moisture meters, the Extech 421502 thermometer, phone thermal cameras, and specialist pressure tools each belong in your kit.
An emergency field service specialist answers FAQs about the Extech thermal camera, the Extech MN35 multimeter, building a multimeter kit, choosing a digital micrometer, and which Fluke multimeter to buy.
Voltage tester pen, Extech wood moisture meter, pH meter, or digital calipers? A quality manager breaks down four scenarios — and why calibration certainty beats a low price.
A quality and calibration inspector explains why the Extech EX470A professional multimeter and Extech MO280 pinless moisture meter earn real-world approval—and why true RMS multimeter and multimeter test leads matter more than brand names.