What is this????????

Jay Sparks · May 12, 2012

Hi Guys & Gals,

So I got this pressy from are lasses dad a few weeks ago. Bless him, he thought I could use it on my jobs. Any way it looks to me like an early IR tester but I could be way way off. The red button has "ohms" and "Mohms" on it. Trouble is, the only reading I can get from it is, 1Mohms. I get this when I press the "ohms" button, even when I connect the leads to say a metal spoon to short it out, it still shows 1Mohms. When I press the "Mohms" it doesnt do owt, even when connect to the spoon. May be the battery is no good, I dont know. The writting on it says "Conforming to BS1259:1958. (wow thats old). Its a " Metrohm model 500v. The case is a stiff leather and at the minute, it has a small square 9v battery connected to it (prob knackered). Now, obviousley, I would not use this thing on any real jobs but I am interested to know abit more about it. So Im looking for any info, probably from the likes of, malcolmmansford, engineer54, oldtimer, topcat etc. Now, in no way am I being ageist but it does say 1958, so I dont think the younger ones would have a clue (I could be wrong).

So have a look at the pics and see what you think.

[ElectriciansForums.net] What is this????????

Sorry if they aint that good. They were taken with my mobile and after a few beers. lol

Just noticed the last pic is upside down!!!

Jay

Top Cat · May 12, 2012

Thanks Jay for the agest remark!:yes: You have there an intrinsically safe megger (IR tester). It is for testing in explosive atmospheres so it will not generate a spark and blow everyone to kingdom come. Probably cost you about £1000.00 or more to buy one today

Edit:-At my age i don' know what i am doing up at this time of night! And tomorrow i don't start moving till about midday and then it's time for my nap! :wheelchair:

Marvo · May 13, 2012

Jay Sparks said:
Now, obviousley, I would not use this thing on any real jobs

Why not? I have one similar...well actually a few years older and I still use it. Fit a new battery, check the fuse is okay and see if it works.

If you don't want it you can donate it to me

I'll even pay the postage.

Jay Sparks · May 13, 2012

Top Cat said:
Thanks Jay for the agest remark!:yes: You have there an intrinsically safe megger. It is for testing in explosive atmospheres so it will not generate a spark and blow everyone to kingdom come. Probably cost you about £1000.00 or more to buy one today

I knew I would get a bite if I used the right bait but are you taking the peeeessss???? I dont think the father inlaw paid that much for it, I think he said it was a car boot sale buy. So how does this thing work cos I cant get it to short out!! Would this be because the battery is low or even not the right one??? Have you used one of these before???
Again please except my opolagies, I will offer to service your zimmer frame/chair lift for a discount if you can give me more info. lol.

Jay

Silly Sausage · May 13, 2012

Marvo said:
If you don't want it you can donate it to me I'll even pay the postage.

Only if the 'Major Oak' Museum doesn't get his hands on it first. :smile5:

Jay Sparks · May 13, 2012

Marvo said:
Why not? I have one similar...well actually a few years older and I still use it. Fit a new battery, check the fuse is okay and see if it works.

If you don't want it you can donate it to me I'll even pay the postage.

Now, if I knew how it worked, I may think about useing it but I dont. I might try a new battery and see if that helps. Now, IF tc is right and its worth £1000 + then I may just hang on to it a while longer, (Cha Ching). Besides, if I got rid of it, are lass would kick my assssssss!!!!! lol

Jay

Marvo · May 13, 2012

Hey, easy with the zimmer frame comments, I oil the wheels regularly on mine

habitual · May 13, 2012

Picture number one gives you all the information has to what it is, what do you test that requires 500 v d.c.?

Top Cat · May 13, 2012

Jay Sparks said:
I knew I would get a bite if I used the right bait but are you taking the peeeessss???? I dont think the father inlaw paid that much for it, I think he said it was a car boot sale buy. So how does this thing work cos I cant get it to short out!! Would this be because the battery is low or even not the right one??? Have you used one of these before???
Again please except my opolagies, I will offer to service your zimmer frame/chair lift for a discount if you can give me more info. lol.

Jay

No i have not used one before.

The reason it's not working is that it is probably knackered like me!

Google intrinsically safe insulation resistance tester and see how much one costs!

By the way, how long have you been potty trained? Lol

Jay Sparks · May 13, 2012

Top Cat said:
No i have not used one before.

The reason it's not working is that it is probably knackered like me!

Google intrinsically safe insulation resistance tester and see how much one costs!

By the way, how long have you been potty trained? Lol

Not yet........

Jay

Top Cat · May 13, 2012

habitual said:
Picture number one gives you all the information has to what it is, what do you test that requires 500 v d.c.?

How do you do an IR test?

habitual · May 13, 2012

Not with a Metrohm, which incidentally is a brand bought by Martindale.

Jay Sparks · May 13, 2012

Top Cat said:
How do you do an IR test?

You point at someone and say iiiiiirrrrr, wats that??? lol

Top Cat · May 13, 2012

habitual said:
Not with a Metrohm, which incidentally is a brand bought by Martindale.

What voltage does your IR tester put out?

habitual · May 13, 2012

I have a couple, my main use one does 500 v d.c. I also have one that is capable of out loading 1000 v d.c. for over one minute, anything bigger I tend to hire when needed.

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