Hey my first post!
Got our MCS NIC assessment for Solar PV in a couple of weeks, we brought a testing kit with clamp meter, thermo gun and irradiance meter. In the instruction manuals it says nothing about calibration whether it is or even if it needs it. Now read on here somewhere NIC required...
Just browsing through my NIC application pack and came across a leaflet regarding instrument accuracy. It taks about having to have the meter formally calibrated preferably by a UKAS accredited company etc, but also goes on to say that they must have more frequent checks by designated socket...
Have to get my Megger 1552 Calibrated and a reapir to the cable connections. When set to Ohms it seems intermittent on whether it reads open/closed circuit.
Took it to wholesalers who quoted £70 Calibration + £130ish for repair + VAT...
So for a spend of £250 Tops would I be better at looking...
Hi there girls and boy, i was just wondering what proceedures people have in place if there tester fails calibration.
My tester has failed calibration (loop value was low) and i need to make sure that the work i have been signing off has been safe, i am thinking of taking a perctentgae over the...
Is it really nescessary to calibrat testing equipement every year. When it is done to multimeters and the like readings before calibration and after are the same so what is the point?:devilish:
It's time I had my multifunction meter calibrated. do I have to have someone else do it and issue a certificate or can I buy a calibrator and do it myself?
...if I can do it myself, will I then need to have the calibrator checked every year?
Hi Everybody,
I've got my NICEIC assesment next week and i am trying to put together my own instrument check box, with resistors in thtats able to test continuity and resistance. PLEASE can anyone help in this quest, where do i start?
Thanks
Hi, could anyone tell me if there is a way of self testing your irradience meter to avoid calibration costs,have just bought this one so has calibration certificate allready, but we are trying to keep records for future mcs inspections, ty
Hi guys,
I am ready to buy my first MTF. I want the Megger 1552. Question is should I buy a new one with 3 years warranty or go for a cheaper version and buy a used one without warranty or calibration certificate?
Thank you!
Hello Everyone,
Looking to buy a second hand Fluke (needs to be second hand, ex wife now got portion of my pension Doh!!!!:mad:).
If I get one that needs calibrating, whats an average cost for calibrating around Lincolnshire? Also, Does it get done while you wait?
Thanks for help
3 weeks...
Hello,
Anybody got a metrel mi 3100 tester ? My one was doing strange things today, like being unable to do a Zs rcd no trip test,and I wasn't able to select rcd no trip function. I'm now at home, and every function has an SF fault indication coming up, though I was still able to do a Zs rcd no...
can anyone help me just bought one of these new cal cards ext1 to test my test meters with i must say what a brilliant peace of kit it is im glad to say my testers were spot on calibration wise but does this mean i dont have to have my meter checked every 12 months or do i still need to fork out
Anyones MFT ever failed on a calibration?
Whtas the most someones had to pay to get it back on scale.
Took mine for calb before. Wholesalers said £60 + vat and then extra for any faults!!! I said what...thought its meant to put it back in calb for the price....they said no....
So whats...
Hopefully I'll be in business by the end of this week, just getting a few things sorted out...
I've read numerous posts on calibration and check boxes etc, but I'd like to clarify exactly WHAT needs to be calibrated.
MFT - Obviously.
Martindale Voltage Indicator - ?
Martindale Phase...
Seeing as I have just aqquired a Megger1552, I'm selling my Metrel 61557. It is in full working order and was calibrated in February this year.
Only reason for changing is I prefer the Megger.
£100 plus £10 postage...open to reasonable offers as well.
Cheers all
Neil
Ive been told after 10 years of calibrating my tester every year that for domestic installs I dont actually need to have it calibrated? I will obviously calibrate it but maybe once in a while rather than every year like I have if this is true?
Hi all,
Just wondering what the general cost is to calibrate test meters? presumably is varies between meters, but i'm just looking for a ball park figure.
Thanks in advance.
Rich
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