{"product_id":"1940s-universal-avometer-model-7-with-tan-leather-transit-case-1","title":"1940s Universal Avometer Model 7 With Tan Leather Transit Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1940s Universal Avometer Model 7 With Tan Leather Case \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice vintage 1940s Universal Avometer Model 7 With Tan Leather Transit Case and leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meter is in good working condition with some slight scuffs on the surface commensurate with age and use. The green cloth lined transit case is scuffed, grubby and worn but intact: it smells a bit musty...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions (WHD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.7 x 20.4 x 9.6cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece of vintage electronic history, although it does appear to be in working condition, it is being is sold as a collectible as I can't attest to its accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multimeter, the model 7 measures in ohms, amps, volts and decibels. The working instructions are printed on a metal label on the rear of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 1936 to 1948, model 7 has a 1 mA movement and is housed in an aluminium case. This model is renowned for its reliability and robustness such that contemporary vintage service manuals for radios often include voltage values based on this type of meter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Avometer is marked:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Avometer Model 7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number 7746. 27557\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England by Acweeco:\u003cstrong\u003e A\u003c\/strong\u003eutomatic \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003eoil \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003einder And\u003cstrong\u003e E\u003c\/strong\u003electrical \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003equipment \u003cstrong\u003eCo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ltd, Winder House, Douglas Street, London S.W.1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks from batteries\/cells (not included): The model 7 used a rectangular 1.5 volt cell with a brass terminal and a flying lead for the negative connection. Highest resistance range requires two 4.5 volt cycle lamp batteries with brass spring connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange of Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCURRENT: A.C. and D.C. 0 to 10 amps. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVOLTAGE: A.C. and D:C. 0 to 1,000 volts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRESISTANCE: Up to 40 megohms. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUDIO-FREQUENCY POWER: 0-2 watts. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPACITY: 0.01 to 20 mFds. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDECIBELS: -25dB to + 16dB.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories shown are for photographic purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/tests-measures-meters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage tests, measures and meters.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVO (ACWEECO)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960613220727,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1940s_Universal_Avometer_Model_7_With_Tan_Leather_Transit_Case.jpg?v=1775144293","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/1940s-universal-avometer-model-7-with-tan-leather-transit-case-1","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}