Old time test instruments.

[The Ghost]

This is what we used to use to test ELCB's and loop test with a moving coil meter.

 

[The Ghost]

And this for megger!

 

[Marvo]

Lol, I still have analogue testers probably older than those that I use regularly in day to day testing. I don't even own one of those new fangled MFT type testers although I'll probably cave in one day and try one.

 

[westward10]

Took me a while to sus what MFT was didn't like to ask. Still using gear which is 15 to 20 years old. It ain't broke so I don't replace it.

 

[sparkdog]

Mighty Fine Tester.

 

[Barry White]

First test instrument and some still use it today.

 

[telectrix]

Lol, I still have analogue testers probably older than those that I use regularly in day to day testing. I don't even own one of those new fangled MFT type testers although I'll probably cave in one day and try one.

bloodyluxury, new fangled machines.here's my day to day jobbie:

 

[telectrix]

hmm. it uploaded 2 pics, so i gtried to edit one out and it then became 3. bugger.

 

[Pat H]

Best I have is an old AVO 8 in its case. I still use it every now and then but its a bit of a beast to lug around.

 

[The Ghost]

here's my day to day jobbie

That is really nice!

 

[westward10]

Two wires just what I like. Colleague of mine has a MFT and we had to call the fire brigade the other day to untangle him from the multitude of wires that come with it.

 

[Marvo]

I have one of these I take to site occasionally, it's always a crowdpleaser for the health and safety guys.

 

[Barry White]

I have one of these I take to site occasionally, it's always a crowdpleaser for the health and safety guys.

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I have the same one its much better than putting a dab of paint on the shaft and then shining a tacho at it.

 

[The Ghost]

.here's my day to day jobbie:

The electrician that taught me bought me one of those. I immediately blew it by putting it on a live circuit. He wasnt best pleased! He did tell me not to do that but callow youth I was..... Never saw it again after that. That was about 1975 I think. Have you really had it that long?

 

[The Ghost]

Best I have is an old AVO 8 in its case.

My Father was an electrician as well, and I remember his Avo meter. Used to fascinate me looking at it as a kid. I know a man who has a shed load of AVO's trying to get him to give me a spare one. Just for the shelf really.

 

[Barry White]

My Father was an electrician as well, and I remember his Avo meter. Used to fascinate me looking at it as a kid. I know a man who has a shed load of AVO's trying to get him to give me a spare one. Just for the shelf really.

Loads on ebay so they are cheap at the moment

 

[telectrix]

my avo 8 mk vii is mint, just like it left the factory. calibration is overdue though, but i've checked it against my calibrated mft.

 

[westward10]

Not as old as some of the gear on here but my 25 year old PAT still raises eyebrows.

 

[The Ghost]

That is really something looks like all singing and dancing PAT machine!

 

[westward10]

That is really something looks like all singing and dancing PAT machine!

Weighs a ton and doubles as a small step when closed