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[Pete999]

I know I'm going to get carp for this post, and I know what I'm asking about is a dangerous bit of kit OK. When I worked for the SWEB in Bath we were issued with Drumond test lamps, and a black, yes here goes a black neon tester, I'm a bit of a anorak as far as old tools are concerned and I can't for the life of me remember the make of them, they were basically black with a screwdriver end and a cap with a clip on the other end, does anyone remember them? if so grateful if you could let me know.

 

[ayjay]

ive got a drummond test lamp pete amongst other old stuff

 

[Knobhead]

Pete, did it have various LED’s for different voltages?

 

[Stu1312]

Pete
is this what you were thinking of: Junior Testoscope

 

[Pete999]

Pete
is this what you were thinking of: Junior Testoscope

Not really lads just a bog standard neon tester but built to last, a bit like the testoscope though thanks for your replies

 

[Pete999]

Pete, did it have various LED’s for different voltages?

Nope just a bog standard neon

 

[camerabloke]

Was it Bakelite?

 

[Pete999]

Not really lads just a bog standard neon tester but built to last, a bit like the testoscope though thanks for your replies

You know thinking about it you may be right, have you got one for sale?

 

[Pete999]

Was it Bakelite?

Long time ago can't remember

 

[telectrix]

i found this on ebay last week. got it for £1.30

 

[Pete999]

i found this on ebay last week. got it for £1.30

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Got one of those the thing I wanted went for 0.99p the last one bummer

 

[7029 dave]

Still got me Drummond., and proving unit.

 

[Pete999]

Pete
is this what you were thinking of: Junior Testoscope

Stu
Yes, further investigation revealed that is the one I'm after, but not the price tis company want me to pay£17.90 +VAT +£7.50 handling charge and they are in the UK thanks any way
Pete

 

[Engineer54]

At that sort of price for a neon tester, i'm wondering just how many they sell a year?? Surely there can't be that many plonkers about that'll cough up nearly 30 quid, for a neon tester when for a literary a few quid more you can purchase a real voltage tester that will show you the actual voltage value being tested!!

Then again, nothing much surprises me anymore!! lol!!

 

[Pete999]

At that sort of price for a neon tester, i'm wondering just how many they sell a year?? Surely there can't be that many plonkers about that'll cough up nearly 30 quid, for a neon tester when for a literary a few quid more you can purchase a real voltage tester that will show you the actual voltage value being tested!!

Then again, nothing much surprises me anymore!! lol!!

Nor me mate, it would have been nice to add one to my collection but at that price, if anyone sees one knocking around grateful if you could let me know

 

[Stu1312]

Pete
we don't use them anymore but there might be some old ones kicking around I'll have a look next time I'm in the stores and let you know.

i've always thought they were a rip off, but there is still a lot being used by the metering companies.

 

[Pete999]

Pete
we don't use them anymore but there might be some old ones kicking around I'll have a look next time I'm in the stores and let you know.

i've always thought they were a rip off, but there is still a lot being used by the metering companies.

Thanks Stu, that would be great.

 

[Guest111]

Martindale made one,black tube with a slot in the side where you could see the neon and a domed silver coloured cap on top with a pen clip on the side,these were issued to BG workers back in the 80's.Re the drummond I've just gone back to using one but have bought the tricolour led lamp for it,kewtech rb1.