Why Recalibrate Your Backflow Preventer Test Kit?
Recalibration is essential for maintaining accurate and reliable backflow preventer test results. Over time, regular usage, exposure to varying pressures, and environmental factors can impact the calibration of your test kit. Even minor inaccuracies can compromise test results, potentially leaving plumbing systems unprotected from contamination risks. Regular recalibration helps ensure that your test kit delivers precise readings, which is crucial for meeting local regulatory standards and protecting public health.
How Often Should Test Kits Be Recalibrated?
Backflow preventer test kits should typically be recalibrated every 12 months, however, if your kit undergoes heavy or frequent use, recalibration every six months may be advisable. Annual recalibration is a general industry standard, but you may want to check the manufacturer’s recommendations specific to your test kit model to confirm the best timing.
Where to Send Your Test Kit for Recalibration
Many reputable companies offer recalibration services for backþow preventer test kits, often with quick turnaround times and certiýed calibration standards. Here are a few trusted options:
Bavco
20435 S. Susana Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(800) 458-3492
Kits calibrated:
TK-9A, TK-99E, TK-99D, TK-DL, TKDP, ATG-1, and TK-1Nicholson Lab, Inc.
10126 Transportation Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 251-8378
Kits calibrated:
TK-9A, TK-99E, TK-99D, TK-DL, TKDP, ATG-1, and TK-1Orange Research, Inc.
Orange Research, Inc.
140 Cascade Blvd.
Milford, CT
06460
(203) 877-5657
Kits calibrated:
TK-9A, TK-99E, ATG-1, and TK-1How to Send Your Kit for Recalibration
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