Meter Calibration

[akwoody2]

Hi All,

I need to get my Megger calibrated soon and i normally get it done by the wholesalers but wondered how many of you use an online service where they collect it and return it within 4 days and how was your experience?

Thanks

 

[LeeH]

I get it done when the local CEF branch has a calibration day.

It's half the cost and all the bacon rolls you can eat.

They're is a site sponsor on here too.

 

[LeeH]

there...

 

[Octopus]

Try this chap - he's mobile and comes to you......

Expert On Site Calibration Of Equipment | OSCS - http://www.onsitecalibrations.co.uk/

I've used him.

 

[telectrix]

Try this chap - he's mobile and comes to you......

Expert On Site Calibration Of Equipment | OSCS - http://www.onsitecalibrations.co.uk/

I've used him.

i use Mike as well. a good service and you're not without the tester for days.

 

[LankyWill]

Ive just sent off an inquiry for my megger, how much did you pay Tel?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Ive just sent off an inquiry for my megger, how much did you pay Tel?

I use this lot Will...most of the staff are ex megger as its only down the road.

Calibration - https://www.alpha-electronics.com/calibration

 

[akwoody2]

i use Mike as well. a good service and you're not without the tester for days.

Thanks for the advice. I gave Mike a call and seems like a top bloke and his prices are very competitive, ill be sending it off to him next week. Thanks again

 

[LankyWill]

I use this lot Will...most of the staff are ex megger as its only down the road.

Calibration - https://www.alpha-electronics.com/calibration

cheers Lee, got my 28-ii that needs doing aswell.

 

[sparkdog]

I've used Mike for years.

 

[telectrix]

Ive just sent off an inquiry for my megger, how much did you pay Tel?

£60 but that was a couple of years ago.might be a bit more now. ring him.

 

[telectrix]

Thanks for the advice. I gave Mike a call and seems like a top bloke and his prices are very competitive, ill be sending it off to him next week. Thanks again

why send it when he will come to you?

 

[Midwest]

I seem to recall, ages ago, members (present company accepted) getting all sniffy about using anything else than dedicated calibration workshops. Temperature controlled environment, day long testing etc etc.

Me I'd use someone like Mike.

 

[stevethesparks]

I seem to recall, ages ago, members (present company accepted) getting all sniffy about using anything else than dedicated calibration workshops. Temperature controlled environment, day long testing etc etc.

Me I'd use someone like Mike.

I agree, no doubt I'll be corrected, but IMHO unless you use your MF in a controlled and constant environment, then such a calibration goes out the window a little bit.

 

[Midwest]

I posted this somewhere else

'I've been reading that very informative periodical

Professional Electrician. One piece (by Megger) suggested my 4 year old Megger 1730, is now perhaps obsolete and should consider purchasing the latest model.

The next piece (by Di-Log) trying to debunk myths, titled 'Testing Truths';

'Myth, my Check Box replaces the need for annual calibration. My inspector say's I don't need annual calibration, if I periodically check my meter'

'False, Check Boxes were more commonly introduced in 2005 when Part P was launched. The periodic meter checking process was introduced as an additional check to coincide with your annual calibration. We frequently come across electricians that have been miss-fed this information by their local inspector; they may well be happy for you to not regularly calibrate your meter, but what does your liability insurance say? The guidelines for all monitoring bodies is quoted to be 'As per the manufacturer's recommendation, which is every year'.

 

[akwoody2]

why send it when he will come to you?

He's not in my area for another month, I have a holiday coming up so im happy to send it off to him. It actually works out slightly cheaper to send it of.