can you not calibrate your equipment.

[thekingiam]

just started nvq3 online,i was looking into buying multifunction tester and probably joining elecsa in future i was looking on e bay at second hand testers without calibration and wondered if you need to calibrate your tools, i was sure that 17th edition has a point that if checked regulary and logged then no need.
is this correct? do you need calibration cert for nvq3 ? do you need cert for joining elecsa?

 

[telectrix]

elecsa will want to see your calibration cert. you can check between calibrations with e.g.a calcard, to extend the interval. MFT calibration on site for £57.50. hopefully, you will buy one that will pass calibration. go for a megger 1552. should be going fair price now the new meggers are out.

 

[thekingiam]

thanks for quick response telectrix, how often do you need to calibrate?

 

[B6 7BU]

thanks for quick response telectrix, how often do you need to calibrate?

Only once with you know who

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Calibration of all test gear yearly, with the exception of check-boxes every 3 years. Cal-cards must be replaced every 3 years.