[Test-Equipment] Found at a rummage sale - a megger
Al Parker
anchor at ec.rr.com
Thu Oct 13 09:04:26 EDT 2011
hi Dave,
That sounds great, and, no hurry. Mine are working OK, and don't get
used too often. Don has a bit more need for info on his Freed, as it's
not working on all ranges.
tnx, 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 10/13/2011 4:27 AM, Dave Brown wrote:
> Al
> I've a few pamphlets about using meggers that were published by the megger
> people IIRC, (Evershed etc) so I'll dig them out and scan them- might be a
> few weeks though- have a couple of file cabs still difficult to access due
> to quakes etc.
> 73
> Dave, ZL3FJ
> Christchurch, NZ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Al Parker"<anchor at ec.rr.com>
> To:<k9muf at comcast.net>;<test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Found at a rummage sale - a megger
>
>
>> 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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