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

[Al Parker]

Hi Don,
	I never had a manual for mine, can't even remember where/when I got it, 
probably abt 10 yrs ago.
	But this URL, already noted, does have a pretty good description of 
use, and maybe the diagrams are proper (I've never opened mine up, it 
seems to function properly.)
<http://www.richardsradios.co.uk/megger.html>
	I will print out the usable section for my future reference.  If you 
ever find anything better, please let me know.
73,
Al, W8UT
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammarlund.info

"There is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much
worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
Ratty, to Mole

On 10/12/2011 2:38 PM, k9muf at comcast.net wrote:
> Al,
>
> I also have one of those Freed megohmmeters model 1620, but I have never
> been able to find a manual or schematic for it.
> Do you know where I could get a copy?
>
> Don k9muf
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Al Parker <anchor at ec.rr.com>
> To: Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:42:08 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Found at a rummage sale - a megger
>
> Hi Mike, et al,
> I have one like shown at
> "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
> www.boatanchors.org
> www.hammarlund.info
>
> "There is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much
> worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
> Ratty, to Mole
>
> 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.
>  >.
>  > 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"
>  >> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"
>  >>
>  >> 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
>  >>>, as is the Herman H.
>  >>> Sticht Co. Inc. of New York NY (who riveted their nameplate on to the
>  >>> cover).But if anyone has any more
>  >>> information on this unit, I would like to hear from you.
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>> Mike
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