Where Can I Get Professional Test Equipment In Australia?

What is Professional Test Equipment and What are the Common Applications?

Instrument Choice thinks of professional test equipment as a multitude of devices, specifically meters, that are used by professionals to measure environmental, medical and electrical/electronic parameters. The purpose of such measurement is to gather enough data to make informed decisions that will affect or result in more general applications or actions. The team at Instrument Choice considers prior testing using scientific instruments as a very important form of risk management.

An example where professional test equipment could play an important role would be gathering weather data for forecasting prior to planting, harvesting or irrigating. Another would be measuring the temperature of a prototype laboratory fridge until you discover the temperature at which it fails, prior to deciding whether to commit to full scale production. These examples highlight the importance of investing in professional test equipment that produces reliable data.

The most popular categories of professional test equipment in the Instrument Choice range include meters that measure temperature, pH, humidity, wind speed, chlorine, conductivity, sound, and light. The experience of Instrument Choice scientists is that the most common professional applications of test meters are in food production, fridge monitoring, pool maintenance, OH&S, farming, construction, and manufacturing.

To give you an idea of the type of meters used by professionals, and the economic benefits that can result in using them here are some examples from big selling test meters in the Instrument Choice range:

Environment Meters

The Kestrel 5200 Professional Environment Meter - IC-0852HVG  measures altitude, pressure trend, barometric pressure, wet bulb temperature, relative humidity, heat stress, dewpoint, and density altitude. It has distinct monitoring functions for evaporation rate, air flow, delta T, relative air density and air density. Not only that, it’s waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards), floats, has time and date stamping for measurements and has a data logger function!

Instrument Choice recommends this device for applications such as construction, pouring concrete balancing HVAC systems, and spraying crops.

Thermometers 

The Pro High Temperature Non-Contact Thermometer has been designed to allow users to safely measure temperatures ranging from -50 to 1000 C. The 30:1 laser pointer distance to spot ratio will allow users to be far away from extreme temperatures.

The scientists at Instrument Choice advise this unit is perfect for work in a lab, forge, furnace or small-scale foundry. The tripod mount (tripod itself not included) allows users to set the unit in place with the trigger lock function and receive unattended readings to capture minimum and maximum temperatures.

Moisture Meters - Construction

A product widely used in the construction industry is the MRH3 - Digital Non-Destructive Moisture Meter. The Tramex MRH III Moisture and Humidity Meter is a hand-held digital moisture meter calibrated for most building materials. It also attaches to an optional plug-in Tramex Hygro-i relative humidity probe and heavy-duty pin type electrodes. 

Moisture Meters - Agriculture

If you have ever experienced a shed full of hay that’s gone up in smoke, you’ll know how important it is to know and manage the moisture level and temperature in a bale of hay or silage!

The AGRETO Hfm II Hay Moisture Meter / Straw Moisture Meter is a professional measuring instrument for doing exactly this job. Instrument Choice recommends this device because it’s designed so that in just a few seconds you can measure different parts of a bale, or many bales without having to press a button. This means you can assure feed quality during harvesting or drying to prevent loss due to mould and rotting. Further, buyers and sellers can check the quality of bales before trading to prevent possible claims.

Finding the Professional Test Equipment You Need

Test meters are available through various forms of distribution. Traditionally, local retail and wholesale outlets were the go-to place to go to buy professional test equipment. Increasingly though, online stores are becoming more popular because of the convenience, pricing and assortment of products that the best online sites can offer. Another consideration for locating the right gear for your application is the specialisation of the seller. By seeking a market leader that specialises in the type of professional test equipment you need you are more likely to get more choice, a better deal and the right advice.

Choosing the Best Seller

Instrument Choice has thought long and hard about the needs of customers when choosing scientific equipment. We have incorporated this thinking into the design of our online store and user-experience a customer will enjoy when dealing with us. By sharing our discoveries with you Instrument Choice hopes it provides the criteria that will lead you to making the right choices when deciding what professional test equipment to buy.

Product Range or Assortment

Generally, the larger the range, the more likely you’ll find the exact instrument for your job. Further, a larger range can be an indication of the buying power of the seller, the expertise of their sales team and their after-sales support. Don’t assume this is so though. Take a little time to drill-down to test it for yourself.

A possible downside of dealing with a supplier with a large range can becoming overwhelmed by choice. Overcome this issue by choosing a seller with a user-friendly website or well-designed physical catalogue. After all, time is money.

Instrument Choice seeks to help customers by specialising in a range of professional test equipment used to measure a wide range of environmental and many electrical/electronic parameters. Our team has assembled a huge range of choice with over 9,000 products that can be sorted easily via via an intuitive menu system and/or website search function. Instrument Choice backs this up with a super responsive customer service team that is will locate the product you need, even if it’s not in our range!

Check out the extensive range of professional test equipment in Instrument Choice’s online store.

Price

When choosing professional test equipment, the listed price of the product is not necessarily the real or total price of meter when used in the field over time. This is because professional equipment gets regular use over time, so maintenance, recalibration, even replacement need to be considered and planned. Professional test equipment can also use consumables or need to work in networks or in conjunction with other devices, such as data loggers. Further, the data produced is relied on to make decisions that can affect profit or health. Therefore, the quality and accuracy of equipment, particularly where considering the price of equipment made by different manufacturers, can be a major criterion. So, if you are in any doubt as to how to calculate the real cost of the professional test equipment you need, get some good advice first.

Instrument Choice’s supports customers with a trained scientists who are expert in calculating the real cost of scientific equipment. You are most welcome to test us out if you need advice before proceeding with a purchase of test equipment.

Chat to an Instrument Choice scientist about the real cost of your professional test equipment purchase.

Customer Support

Compared to consumer markets and lower priced goods, the customer support of the seller you choose when buying professional test equipment is far more important. Ideally, you want ready access to qualified, experienced people who can provide you the right advice – and not just product advice - but valuable insights to help you arrive at the best solution for your application. Don’t rely on so-called “box sellers”. You also need to know whether you’ll get the same level of support after your professional test equipment has been shipped and you’re trying to assemble it or use it in the field.

Instrument Choice was founded by scientists and have a policy of employing qualified, experienced scientists who have worked in laboratories, designed and conducted experiments, who know how to set-up and calibrate equipment, and who are familiar with the pros and cons of a huge array of scientific instruments.

Feel free to contact us and test out an Instrument Choice customer support person about any aspect of professional test equipment including, advice with an application, setting up equipment, or designing an experiment.

Urgency/Delivery Methods

Sometimes issues arise, such as your existing gear fails, a new job poses an unexpected challenge, environmental conditions change, or budgetary considerations mean you need new professional test equipment in a hurry. You’ll want your purchase to arrive intact and to pay the least you can for shipping. So, think about your freight needs and what each seller can offer that matches your requirements.

Instrument Choice’s shipping policy is to offer the fastest, most secure freight and the lowest possible price. We offer a range of options to that meet the shipping needs our customers regularly demand.

Explore Instrument Choice’s Shipping Options page.

What if You Make the Wrong Choice?

It’s possible that even after diligent research and good advice you find that the professional test equipment you invested in and will rely on is simply not right for your job after all. Professional test equipment is too important and, in many cases, a significant cost. Therefore, don’t get stuck with a product that doesn’t deliver what you require. Choose a supplier that is prepared to back their products and advice with a straightforward, no questions asked, returns policy and/or satisfaction guarantee.

Instrument Choice covers this base with its 30-day free returns & money-back guarantee, additional 1 Year Product Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee. We back our products and processes and want you to be satisfied with all your dealings with our brand.

Discover more about Instrument Choice warranties and guarantees here.

If you have any questions at all regarding Instrument Choice’s products or policies, if you can’t find the professional test equipment you’re looking for, or you need advice with an application, setting up your equipment, or designing an experiment contact an Instrument Choice scientist.

If you would like to know more about why Instrument Choice is Australia’s largest and fastest growing online store for scientific instruments check out Why Us on the Instrument Choice website.