What is Calibration?

Calibration is the process of determining the relation between the output of a measuring instrument and the value of the input quantity or attribute, a measurement standard.

The purpose of calibrating Pat testing equipment is to ensure that the PAT Tester's manufacturer specifications are still accurate.

What is an accurate Pat Tester?

An accurate Pat Tester has its specifications meeting national standards. This ensures the portable appliance being tested does not fall into the wrong pass or fail category.

PAT Testing companies and PAT Testing manufacturers insist that your Pat testing equipment is calibrated periodically or whenever you think that your test reading are suspect.

Which Pat Testers can be Calibrated?

All Pat Tester's have the capability of being tested. Pat Testing Manufacturers include:

• Seaward
• Robin
• Metrotest
• Metrohm
• Megger
• Martindale
• Kewtech
• Irwin
• Ethos
• Clare

How much does Calibration cost?

You should expect to pay between £40 to £90 to get your Pat Testing equipment calibrated.

This price usually does not include VAT and prices varies depending on the Pat Tester's Make and Model.

PAT Calibration Certificates

PAT Calibration certificates can help you meet IS09000 guidelines and keep your quality procedures up to date.

Calibrating your PAT Tester will give you confidence in knowing that you are testing within the manufacturers specifications.

PAT Testing Companies providing Calibration

There are hundreds of Pat testing companies which can offer to calibrate your Pat testing equipment for you.

Below are some Pat testing calibration companies based in the UK:

Portable Appliance Safety Services Ltd
http://www.pat-services.co.uk

PAT Portable Appliance Testing
http://www.pat-appliance.co.uk

JPS Calibration Services
http://www.pat-testing-nationwide.co.uk

Electratest
http://www.electratest.com

Why Not Services
http://www.whynotservices.com