Calibration & Repair
Fast Turnaround. Official Calibration certificate. All Major Brands.
We offer full calibration and repair services for most test and tag machines used across Australia. After servicing, you'll receive an official Calibration Certificate confirming that your tester is operating accurately and that you've taken the appropriate steps to keep it in reliable working order.
When you calibrate your tester with us, we'll keep you informed every step of the way - from your initial enquiry right through to the safe return of your calibrated device.
All calibrations are performed using equipment calibrated by an independent NATA-accredited laboratory, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
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Make a Calibration Booking
Lock in your calibration online or give us a call - whichever works best for you.
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Send Us Your PAT Tester
Drop it off at our showroom or post it - we'll send you instructions on what to do.
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Calibration & Inspection
We'll complete all test and calibration to keep your PAT accurate and reliable.
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Pickup or Delivery
We’ll let you know when your tester is ready. Collect it in person or we ship it back to you.
Why Calibration Matters
Getting your Portable Appliance Tester calibrated yearly is important for anyone who regularly undertakes testing and tagging.
Just as your car requires a service periodically, your PAT tester requires maintenance to ensure it works as it should. If a PAT tester isn't calibrated properly, results will often become skewed, and the tester will pass items that should be failing and vice-versa.
For example, when performing tests on Class II appliances, a small discrepancy in the results could mean the difference between an item passing or failing incorrectly. There are many reasons for this, from general wear and tear, internal and external damage or simply a component defect. Regardless, there's no way of knowing if the values are correct without it being checked periodically.
Calibration is essential to ensure that your Portable Appliance Tester provides accurate results, which in turn reduces the risk of errors in the testing and tagging process. However, the benefits of calibration go beyond just accuracy. Here are some of the advantages of regular calibration:
- Improved Reliability: Calibrated PAT testers offer consistent and reliable performance over time. This reliability will give you more confidence when you're out testing and tagging, minimising the need for retests and reducing downtime in operations.
- Cost Savings: As previously mentioned, regular calibration helps detect and rectify minor issues early, preventing them from snowballing into costly repairs or equipment failures. Additionally, accurate testing results help identify faulty appliances promptly, allowing for a faster, more efficient, & safer testing and tagging process.
- Compliance: The AS/NZS 3760 specifically mentions the importance of calibrating your Portable Appliance Tester. By complying with these requirements, you can maintain your business's reputation and meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Calibration Costs & Turnaround Times
The calibration costs vary significantly, depending on the make and model of your appliance tester. For example, calibrating Wavecom TnT EL will cost you $199, while Seaward Primetest Pro calibration costs $385.
One of the biggest challenges of calibrating your PAT tester is the turnaround time. We understand the urgency and try to keep the downtime to the minimum possible. That's why we guarantee how long you need to wait - again, depending on the make and model, the turnaround time can be 3-7 business days.
For exact calibration prices and turnaround times, visit individual brands' calibration pages.
The importance of Regular Calibration
Calibration of your PAT tester (also known as Verification) not only ensures the accuracy of the readings it provides but also identifies potential faults within the circuitry that can lead to items being passed incorrectly.
It is not uncommon for a PAT Tester to fail the calibration check because it doesn't detect any readings and, therefore, passes a test that should indicate a fail. It is a serious fault that can only be identified by the calibration process and can result in appliances with excessive Earth Leakage Current being passed and returned to service.