Resistance and Leakage Testing instrument AC generator

Record Electrical Co., The; London, Broadheath/Manchester

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  • Year
  • 1959–1963 ?
  • Category
  • Service- or Lab Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 332468

 Technical Specifications

  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 100/110/220/240 Volt
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Resistance and Leakage Testing instrument [AC generator] - Record Electrical Co., The;
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 220 x 220 x 170 mm / 8.7 x 8.7 x 6.7 inch
  • Notes

  • Record made a limited number of their hand crank MegOhms insulation and resistance testers with a built in AC powered 500V DC generator. The intrument was built into a wooden instrument case for portablity and protection. The product was offered in the final years, 1959-64 of the Record Electrical Co Ltd as a subsidiary of the George Kent Group in UK.

    The photos depict the meter panel and case in fully restored condition, the interior photos depict the simple circuitry in its original state after more than 50 years in service.

    No manuals, brochures or datasheets have been found.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.4 kg / 9 lb 11.1 oz (9.692 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Other type before this -same/similar characteristics - see exchange. (UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration)
  • Author
  • Model page created by John Schmidt. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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