Not a Huge amount ...Especially if CEF want a fee etcI think they come to the CEF branch and sit down to process all that have been handed in. So one trip for the tester(s) and probably 20 odd items to do.
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Not a Huge amount ...Especially if CEF want a fee etcI think they come to the CEF branch and sit down to process all that have been handed in. So one trip for the tester(s) and probably 20 odd items to do.
Not a Huge amount ...Especially if CEF want a fee etc
LOL - you are assuming they have it in stock!I reckon CEF probably waive any fee because they will probably sell more stuff when all the people come in for cheap calibration.
They do more like 80-100 in my local branch on the CEF day. All at £30 a pop. Work it out…I think they come to the CEF branch and sit down to process all that have been handed in. So one trip for the tester(s) and probably 20 odd items to do.
Exactly .... its a "Drive by calibration" service .Never trust these calibration days. I have said before we sent some in and mixed in by accident was an analogue insulation continuity tester which just read open continuity all the time. Came back with a calibration certificate so i tried it, still open continuity even with various leads.
How many guys carrying out the tests?They do more like 80-100 in my local branch on the CEF day. All at £30 a pop. Work it out…
I use a CalCard, keeping a record of last and current readings gives me what I need to know.
That is the aspect of my MFT I can't check myself. The closest I can do is test one of my home sockets to see it has not changed much which, while better than nothing, is not quite enough to be sure.Covers resistance and IR, but obviously not RCD trip times and levels.
That is the aspect of my MFT I can't check myself. The closest I can do is test one of my home sockets to see it has not changed much which, while better than nothing, is not quite enough to be sure.
I have a CalCard and really would recommend it as a handy way to check the low/high R ranges. I also have other meters that can be used to verify AC volts but the Zs & RCD stuff then I only have the one MFT.
Interesting to see, a lot cheaper than the usual cal systems (they are £5k-15k I believe) but not quite enough for a single MFT, given the cal box needs cal'd as well!The Metrel Eurocheck checkbox is very good as it does RCD and Zs tests as well as the IR/resistance checks. But I've just checked the current price is nearly £350.
Interesting to see, a lot cheaper than the usual cal systems (they are £5k-15k I believe) but not quite enough for a single MFT, given the cal box needs cal'd as well!
If you were in a small company though it would make financial sense so 5 or so MFT could be regularly checked against it, and once a year the cal box sent out for a full check.
Didn't mention that I test RCD/RCBO's in my own home on the same socket each time, and take a note of times etc and check against last readings, but then I am retried, and only do very small works for family and friends, in fact none this year yet.I use a CalCard, keeping a record of last and current readings gives me what I need to know.
Someone mentioned "Time" offer ex demo /used once/ maybe the packaging is bashed offers to boost sales ....For general info, it is Automated Calibration Services who do the CEF cal day work:
The certificates I received says they use this bit of test kit (at least for MFT/PAT use I think):ACS
www.acs-calibration.co.uk
I don't see a UK price but a USA site is saying "Starting at $13,800.00" so around £11.3kElectrical Test Equipment Calibrator | Transmille
www.transmille.com
Others I see mentioned are more affordable (for a given definition of "affordable") such as this one:
Is it currently on sale at £4,209+VAT from here:5030 Electrical Tester Calibrator
Clearly displays measurements and settings via Large LCD. For calibration of RCD, loop, insulation, earth testers and multifunction installation testers.www.timeelectronics.com
It looks less flash, so maybe less automation so not as good for quick turn-around use.Time Electronics 5030 Electrical Tester Calibrator
Calibrate RCD, loop, insulation, earth, and multifunction testers Large, clear LCD with intuitive menus Simulate RCD trip times, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and measure test voltage and currentswww.tester.co.uk
Another one I see mentioned around is this, though it is not claiming to be MFT style calibration:
Again, only a USA site coming up with a price on a quick search and they are saying it is usually sold at $22,822 so around £18.6kRent or Buy Fluke 5502A Multi-Product Calibrator
You can rent or buy a Fluke 5502A from Axiom Test Equipment. Contact us for additional details.www.axiomtest.com
I have no idea.What is the expected time for a MFT calibration ? is it 10 mins? 20 mins etc ????
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