08-11-2012, 10:22 AM
Heres some more pics. I,m really puzzled by this megga. It has a substantial bakelite case which you would find on reasonble test equipment ( a tad under 1/4"-4mm thick)but with sub standard switches and wierd construction.
It looks like it was supposed to have a magic eye valve,though I,m not sure if there would have been the space for a valve. Its been replaced by four neon bulbs, these dont light up. I,m not familiar with meggas so a little in the dark as to their purpose.
From your replys and what I,ve seen, this isnt a well made megga. But I,ll try and replace the dodgy switches and if its good for testing leaky caps,I wont be too down hearted. Just a thought. Perhaps it has such a heavy case is to give the impression of quality. Bakelite being cheaper than components in the 60's?. All components seem to be RS,not sure from when. Andy.
It looks like it was supposed to have a magic eye valve,though I,m not sure if there would have been the space for a valve. Its been replaced by four neon bulbs, these dont light up. I,m not familiar with meggas so a little in the dark as to their purpose.
From your replys and what I,ve seen, this isnt a well made megga. But I,ll try and replace the dodgy switches and if its good for testing leaky caps,I wont be too down hearted. Just a thought. Perhaps it has such a heavy case is to give the impression of quality. Bakelite being cheaper than components in the 60's?. All components seem to be RS,not sure from when. Andy.
