Keeping your test equipment calibrated and well-maintained isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for safety, accuracy and peace of mind. By choosing the right calibration and repair service, you protect your tools, your work, your team and your reputation.
Keeping Your Test Equipment Reliable and Accurate
Whether it’s PAT testers, voltage detectors or environmental meters, regular calibration and timely repairs ensure your equipment stays precise, giving you and your team the peace of mind to work safely and confidently on every job.
Why Calibration Matters
Calibration checks and adjusts your equipment against known standards to maintain accuracy.
Over time, even the best tools can drift due to wear, environmental factors or heavy use. Regular calibration helps catch issues before they impact your work or safety.
Most professionals calibrate their meters annually, but this depends on your environment and measurement criticality. Some may need more frequent checks to meet regulations or quality standards.
Repairs at Instrotech?
Even with care, equipment can fail. Here at Instrotech, we provide repair services which can restore equipment to their original performance, extending their life and saving you costly replacements.
From faulty displays to sensitivity loss, our skilled technicians diagnose and fix most issues, using manufacturer-approved parts where possible to maintain integrity.
Instrotech Turnaround Times & Service Options:
- Standard Calibration: Usually within 3-5 working days
- Fast Track: Next working day calibration*
- Urgent: Same day calibration*
- Trade Counter Drop-Off: You can bring your equipment directly to/and collect from our Trade counter in Watford.
- Courier Collection and Delivery: If you’re based remotely or prefer convenience, Instrotech can arrange for your equipment to be picked up and returned via courier.
Note: (*) premium pricing applies, turnaround times do not include carriage time. Working days exclude weekend.
Calibration Beyond Electrical Testers
In addition to standard electrical calibration, our fully equipped laboratory provides a one-stop shop for calibrating a wide range of measurement tools.
Our full range of calibration services includes:
Electrical & Test Instruments:
- Voltage Testers / Proving Units
- Multimeters / Clamp Meters
- Insulation / RCD / Loop Testers – Single / Combined
- Earth Testers / Ground Testers
- Loop Calibrators
- Calibration Checkboxes
- PAT Testers – Basic / Comprehensive
- Multifunction Testers (MFT)
- Power Quality – Single Phase / Three Phase
- Millohmmeters / Microhmmeters / Ductors
- Flash / Hipot Testers
- High Voltage Indicators / Live Line Testers (LLT)
- Scopemeters / Oscilloscopes
Temperature & Thermal Measurement:
- Thermal Imaging Cameras
- Infra-Red (IR) Thermometers
- Hand-held Thermometers (inc. 1x probe)
- Temperature Probes (per probe)
Environmental, Gas & Safety Monitoring:
- Gas Detectors / Analysers-
- Moisture Meters / Hygrometers
- Microwave Leakage Detectors
- Sound Level Meters / Calibrators
- Light Level / Lux Meters
- Airflow Meters / Anemometers*
Pressure, Force & Mechanical Equipment:
- Manometer / Pressure Meters / Gauges*
- Tachometers
- Torque Meters & Wrenches
- Weights & Scales
Specialist Locating & Diagnostic Tools:
- UKAS Calibration
- Cable Fault Locators
- Cable Avoidance Tools
- Oil Test Sets
Note: some items marked with (*) may require calibration by one of our trusted partners. Extended lead times may apply.
Are New Meters Calibrated When Purchased?
New equipment usually undergoes factory calibration before sale, but calibration certificates aren’t always included unless requested. It’s wise to check calibration status, especially if traceable certification is required.
Need More Information?
Keep your test equipment accurate and reliable. Contact our team for expert calibration and repair services, we’ll guide you through scheduling, repairs and any special requirements. All calibrations we perform are traceable to UKAS standards, ensuring accuracy reliability, and compliance you can trust.
If you’re unsure about when to calibrate or how to handle repairs, don’t hesitate to ask us.
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