Tube Tester Repair Services
If you are interested in my services, feel free to ship your tester to me or email me with questions. See Packing Instructions
Calibration
Involves only the adjustment of specified controls and/or components designed by the manufacturer for calibrating the tester, and brings it into calibration.
Calibration does not include the replacement of any other components required to bring the unit into working condition so it can then be calibrated.
I will only charge this calibration fee for testers that have had prior professional repair service and calibration within the last 3 years.
$95 Any make or model tester
Repair & Calibration
The replacement of/or adjustments to the tester required to bring the unit into correct operating condition and calibration. Repairs do not include the repair of meters. It does include the replacement of a "full new replacement meter" if required or requested.
All meter repair is a separate repair charge if needed. Only parts which are defective or out of their tolerance range are replaced. All key parts are checked for their specifications. Includes calibration and cleaning of controls, switch, and tube sockets. Up to two tube socket replacements are included in this repair action if needed or required.
Additional tube sockets are replaced at $5.00 additional labor per socket plus the price of the socket itself.
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$145 Most makes and models (all parts extra) see model list
$140 Hickok / Military testers (all parts extra) see model list
$150 Triplett 3444/3444A (all parts extra)
$175 Laboratory / Quasi-laboratory / Cardmatics (all parts extra) see model list
Refurbishing
The replacement of all Electrolytic and paper capacitors, regardless of their condition. Testing all other capacitors/resistors/components and replacement of any part which measures out of tolerance (specification). Replacement of any broken electrical, mechanical parts. Replacement of up to two (2) tube sockets is included if needed.
Additional tube sockets, or the replacement of most or all sockets is $5.00 additional labor per socket plus the price of the socket itself. Cleaning of all switches, controls, and tube sockets are included. Cleaning of case, top panel or cabinet is only done at customer request and included in the labor rate if requested.
Full calibration of tester and operational check out is performed and documented.
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$180 Most makes and models (all parts extra) see model list
$170 Hickok / Military (all parts extra) see model list
$275 Laboratory / Quasi-laboratory / Cardmatics (all parts extra) see model list
Restoration / Repairs
The replacement or rebuilding of any component out of its original design specification and returning the tester to as close to original condition as can be achieved with the parts that are available today. All parts are charged extra from the labor charge. Restoration is done on an hourly basis only. Contact me for an estimate on your specific equipment.
$50/hr Labor. Contact me for detailed pricing
Meter Repair
Testing meter accuracy is part of the normal repair process. Meter cleaning and repair is not part of the normal repair and is an extra service by itself! Meters with open coil/armatures are not repairable. Generally meters that stick, or are out of calibration, or are slow in movement and have not been tampered with may be repairable. Meter repair is a separate labor charge.
Meter repair to these old meters carries some risk! Some meters are in such poor condition internally that attempted repairs can render the meter unusable. Meter repair will only be attempted with the prior approval of the customer.
See "Meter Repair Policy" for more information.
Labor warranty has specific limitations, please see my full warranty policy
$120 Flat fee
$35 Meter repair estimates
Technical Support / Assistance
I provide technical support by email or phone to those with sufficient electronic technical knowledge and test equipment available to support the troubleshooting, evaluating and repair process.
Email Support:
10 day technical support: $95
(100 email maximum over 10 days)
30 day technical support: $175
(200 email maximum over 30 days)
Phone Support:
10 day technical support: $150
(5 hours of support, 30 min. per session over 10 day period)
30 day technical support: $225
(12 hours of support, 30 min per session over 30 day period)