[Test-Equipment] Found at a rummage sale - a megger

[Al Parker]

Hi Mike, et al,
	I have one like shown at <http://www.richardsradios.co.uk/megger.html> 
  "Evershed & Vignoles Megger"
	Mine is labeled "Biddle" of Phila., PA, USA, but says "made in 
England".  I suspect they, and Herman H. Sticht Co., were resellers, or 
US distributors.  I recognize Sticht as making mechanical tachometers 
50+- yrs ago.
	I have 2 meggers, this one and a bench unit made by Freed Transformer 
Co.  The Freed is AC line powered, and goes up to 1000vdc (adjustable), 
and can measure in 1000's of megohms (very little leakage).  I use it 
often to check capacitors for leakage, usually after I've removed them 
after suspecting a problem.  The hand held one is useful for testing 
caps in ckt, sometimes requiring disconnection of one lead, depending 
upon the ckt.

Al, W8UT
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On 10/12/2011 7:50 AM, Mike Sloane wrote:
> The one I have is very similar, but a different manufacturer and
> slightly different configuration (longer and narrower). I also have an
> antique megger that is pretty much just a "door stop" or museum piece.
> <http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/old-electronics-and/linetesterbox4.html>.
> It would be a fun project for someone who is good at woodwork (which
> means not me).
>
> Thanks for that URL - it explains a lot!
>
> Mike
>
> On 10/12/2011 2:50 AM, Dave Brown wrote:
>> Its the opposition- or was Record the opposition? But basically the same kit
>> from the originating company.
>>
>> http://www.richardsradios.co.uk/megger.html
>>
>> DaveB
>> Christchurch, NZ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Sloane"<mikesloane at verizon.net>
>> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"
>> <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:32 AM
>> Subject: [Test-Equipment] Found at a rummage sale - a megger
>>
>>
>>> I acquired a Record "Minor" insulation tester at a charity rummage sale
>>> today. Fortunately, there was a green tag inside the leather case with
>>> instructions on how to use it. I really have no use for the unit (as far
>>> as I know), but the price was right ($7.50). It appears to be in
>>> excellent shape. The Record Electrical Co., Ltd. of Manchester England
>>> is still very much in business
>>> <http://www.record-electrical.co.uk/index.htm>, as is the Herman H.
>>> Sticht Co. Inc. of New York NY (who riveted their nameplate on to the
>>> cover).<http://www.stichtco.com/>   But if anyone has any more
>>> information on this unit, I would like to hear from you.
>>>
>>> <http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/old-electronics-and/record-minor-megger.html>
>>>
>>> Mike
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