The monthly resistance and earth loop check is a perfectly good idea although I'm always a bit sceptical of the RCD test on a known circuit given some of the RCD issues I've found over the years
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Am I the only one who has a calibrated torque calibration tester 
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Correct. In a similar vein to WTAFI'm guessing 'How f###ing much'. Not one I've heard before though
Probably, I've never even bought a torque screwdriverAm I the only one who has a calibrated torque calibration tester
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I’ve got plenty….legacy from the days of servicing diving equipmentProbably, I've never even bought a torque screwdriver
Does it, about 12 years ago I fitted a dual RCD CU all tested and working correctly, 5 months on and while doing some other electrical work I retested one of the RCD's and it didn't trip as expected found it was out of spec when ramp tested only tripping at 37mA
So how often would you need to test them to keep them working properly
Thanks all for the calibration pointers/costs.
Personally I do not calibrate mine every year, not these solid state instruments, it is overkill. However, I do check a few times per year via RCD plug reel of T/E etc..keep a log. If you know your instrument well you will detect somethings not right.
It is good to apply some critical thinking and question why? is it necessary every year ? as opposed to following a some audit or legacy. Schemes have their own rules, it does not mean they are right.
Personally I do not calibrate mine every year, not these solid state instruments, it is overkill. However, I do check a few times per year via RCD plug reel of T/E etc..keep a log. If you know your instrument well you will detect somethings not right.
It is good to apply some critical thinking and question why? is it necessary every year ? as opposed to following a some audit or legacy. Schemes have their own rules, it does not mean they are right.
There are actually British Standards, under the umbrella of BS9000, setting out the requirements for quality control procedures.
I agree that these are OTT for day to day domestic electrical installation work, but they are implemented in industry, especially in highly controlled fields such as aerospace. I'm largely out of touch these days but I suspect large contractors serving such industries will be expected to have management procedures which comply.
I agree that these are OTT for day to day domestic electrical installation work, but they are implemented in industry, especially in highly controlled fields such as aerospace. I'm largely out of touch these days but I suspect large contractors serving such industries will be expected to have management procedures which comply.
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Let us know the price you get quoted David.Nice one mate thanks for the advice I’ve never had to get my own one calibrated, there’s a cef around the corner from me I’ll ring them tomorrow
It'll be interesting, plus helpful for others.
Why wouldn’t I know the the rules and regulations regarding test instruments, I’ve been a QS 30 years with the NIC so I think you need to check your facts, as I said in my post they don’t calibrate they test against a known source, probably takes them 5 minutes the charges you £100, you have to be really dopey to fall for crap, it’s a scam, if you don’t believe me after you’ve finished your homework phone them up
but does your CPS assessor accept you just saying you test against known values and as long as they stay the same it's OK?
I bought a cal card years ago in an attempt to get out of the yearly check (neither of my meggers have ever needed calibration by the way) and the CPS assessor wasn't having any of it. I needed a calibration certificate from a company and that was it.
I actually think that comment could be seen as offensive when you seem to be the ignorant one here having been brainwashed by the sham scheme you are a member of, have you ever seen the specs for or set foot inside a UKAS accredited calibration lab they are by no means the scam you suggest, the current calibration sheet for my MFT runs to 3 very detailed A4 pages with detailed analysis of every function and test that can be carried out
Yes I also regularly check it on the cal boxes I have for good measure but would not totally rely on them as they are not calibrated
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Update for the OP...
My information given was out of date.
I have just rang CEF to get mine calibrated. Cost = £75 + VAT.
They say they have now put their prices up to standard prices, as they were losing money on the lower prices they offered.
Whereas it was once a year I went to CEF, it will now be zero.
Further update... just rang Denmans. Calibration day in Stroud very soon £37.50 + VAT. Happy days
My information given was out of date.
I have just rang CEF to get mine calibrated. Cost = £75 + VAT.
They say they have now put their prices up to standard prices, as they were losing money on the lower prices they offered.
Whereas it was once a year I went to CEF, it will now be zero.
Further update... just rang Denmans. Calibration day in Stroud very soon £37.50 + VAT. Happy days
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