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Having a sort out in the loft and found this...

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Never been used, does any one use them now?, don't know whether to put it on Ebay as collectable :D or bin it.
 
I have one, they do have their advantages.

There is often a better read out of slowly changing signals, drifting voltages and currents and they give a better estimation of stability over time. Also, small changes are easily seen at first glance. One other thing to consider is that they are often made of componets and parts which are passive, this means that they don't have to be calibrated as often and they have no dependence on batteries.
 
Don't bin it , why not auction it off on here i am sure someone would buy it:wink5:
 
If I could do this pictures to computer screen lark,I would show you the analogue that is my primary test meter

Do not bin it,you can rely on them to a far greater extent than roving digital meters that can't make their mind up what number to display
 
I have one, they do have their advantages.

There is often a better read out of slowly changing signals, drifting voltages and currents and they give a better estimation of stability over time. Also, small changes are easily seen at first glance. One other thing to consider is that they are often made of componets and parts which are passive, this means that they don't have to be calibrated as often and they have no dependence on batteries.

If that little chappy has been sitting around in the loft for 20 odd years then I would want to check that the battery housing wasn't corroded as the resistance range will be ineffectual if it was.
The probe ends will be 19mm long so not much good for prodding around inside panels and electrical equipment for voltages unless you applied some heat shrink protection to the shaft of the probes.

Analogue instruments are very useful if in good condition and working properly as they will, to a certain extent, load the output and give voltage readings where digital instruments fail.
 
If that little chappy has been sitting around in the loft for 20 odd years then I would want to check that the battery housing wasn't corroded as the resistance range will be ineffectual if it was.


The probe ends will be 19mm long so not much good for prodding around inside panels and electrical equipment for voltages unless you applied some heat shrink protection to the shaft of the probes.

Analogue instruments are very useful if in good condition and working properly as they will, to a certain extent, load the output and give voltage readings where digital instruments fail.

Think the OP clearly stated ''Never been Used'' So that shouldn't be a problem!!

As for the lead probe tips, as you suggested or just replace the leads with a handy spare or new complying set.

Robin instruments were always a pretty decent middle to budget range manufacturer of electrical test instruments, so well worth making good use of a freebie like this!! lol!!
 
If user checked every time its used, it would probably only ever need a full calibration every 5 years or so. I had/have a Robin 41111V IR/Ohms tester. circa 1988. I had it calibrated for the first time about 3 years ago and it passed. Didn't surprise me since I relatively rarely ever used it.
It does not, however, fulfill the requirements of either the 16th or 17th ed. since the stated voltage output in the manual on Ohms scale is 0.6V.
 
I reckon it's been there about 25 years!, plugged the leads in and the resistance ranges work so the battery still has life in it.
I do have another analogue meter so this one can go to a new home, PM me if any one's interested.
 
I agree there's nothing wrong with that analogue tester and every electrician should carry one. Please don't 'bin' it rather offer it to one of the enthusiastic trainees who can't afford a new one, just charge them the price of the postage.
 

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