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Picked this up at the flea market today Appliance tester measures amps and ohms
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That's better
Eric,
Looks like a handy little gizmo when checking something out. I have something similar I made but mine has a Variac so I can alter the line voltage too.
It seems a shame to modify a pristine unit like that but I'd have to add a grounded line cord and outlet so I could use it on everything. Heck it doesn't even appear to have a polarized outlet so you will find a lot of 2 prong plugs won't plug into that socket anymore
Looks like a handy little gizmo when checking something out. I have something similar I made but mine has a Variac so I can alter the line voltage too.
It seems a shame to modify a pristine unit like that but I'd have to add a grounded line cord and outlet so I could use it on everything. Heck it doesn't even appear to have a polarized outlet so you will find a lot of 2 prong plugs won't plug into that socket anymore
I have a couple of similar ones, without the ohm meter. One is badged Maytag, and the other is Robinaire.
One could just use a Kill A Watt to read voltage and current. These have the benefit of also measuring Power Factor and being able to display watts used over time (Kwh) so you know what it costs to run a device.
Still there is something great about having an analog meter movement to watch how current and voltage changes. And of course, vintage gear is always cool!
http://www.p3international.com/products/p4400.html
Still there is something great about having an analog meter movement to watch how current and voltage changes. And of course, vintage gear is always cool!
http://www.p3international.com/products/p4400.html
epixstar128
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I got it mostley cause its just cool looking i have professional fluke meters when i need them.
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