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#161 |
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AVO 8 s/n 61732-C-657
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#162 |
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Here are a couple more - Avo 8 Mk 2: 134286-C-162
and Multirange test set high sensitivity: 6625-99-105-7050 |
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If you're still interested...
I have an Avo Model 9 Mk II - no, I'd never heard of them before, but it was offered on eBay and I'd always wanted a "real" Avo alongside the long series of cheap oriental meters that I throw away when they die. It bears the serial number 13418-468. The blurb on the back says it's 20k per volt (50 uA movement). The only pain in using it is getting hold of the BLR121 batteries - it came with an almost-flat EverReady battery in there. It's very nostalgic - reminds me of my distant youth! |
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#164 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Yes, I am still interested, thanks. The Model 9 Mark II (there never was a Mark I) is essentially an "internationalised" Model 8 Mark II, with symbols rather than letters, and a 1-3-10 range sequence. Yours was made in April 1968.
The high reistance range batteries do appear regularly on ebay (at around £7 each), but a favourite "fix" is to use two PP3s in series with either a resistor (typically 100k) or a string of diodes. It's a tight squeeze, and you have to curl the battery springs out of the way, but once done it's good for all time. |
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#165 |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I bought my BLR121s from Maplins. It came as big surprise to the chap who served me when he found that he had them - especially as he had never heard of an AVO meter
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Child deprivation verging on abuse!! (On the part of the shop assistant's parents, that is).
PMM Last edited by pmmunro; 22nd Jan 2007 at 5:06 pm. Reason: clarity of intent! |
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#167 |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK.
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Hello,
I have two Avo meters both bought at BVWS auctions, a model 8 No. 279-C-954 which has a crinkly finish on it's base and a model 8 mk III No. 17328.665. The first one was a reconditionned unit but doesn't quite work properly so I bought the second unreconditionned one which does work perfectly. I am visiting Sycom in Leatherhead tomorrow to acquire better leads and hopefully a set of push-on caps for the terminals. Howard. Last edited by Chris_C; 22nd Jan 2007 at 8:25 pm. Reason: OT reference |
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#168 |
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Howard,
Thanks for the input. Are you sure the serial number for the first one is correct ? It looks like it's lost a couple of digits. I would expect 279xx - C - 954. Cheers SPCh |
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#169 |
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK.
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Hi, I've found a box with the following multimeters,
Model 36 number 104 - 3152 Model 8 Mk II number 145592 - C - 962 Model 8 Mk IV no number on scale but there's a sticker on the side with 48457 84/6/71 ![]() Model 9 Mk II number 941 - 264 ...I'll probably find some more later ![]() While we're talking AVO's, regarding the meter movements, does it matter what position the multimeters are stored in? Thanks David |
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#170 |
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#171 |
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Radio Dave,
I'm not sure what the official "line" on this is; PMMunro might have the deep theory, precise answer. My instincts, which I always follow, is to store them horizontally; that way, I imagine, the bearings shouldn't "learn" any "bad habits" - though the weight of the moving coil (negligible) will always be on the lower jewel. Which reminds me of the question "Have you ever noticed how, when cows are grazing, their heads always point in the same direction ?" With "direction" we instinctively think in terms of North, South, East and West; towards or away from the sun ? Backs to the wind or the rain ? The answer (trivial and obvious) is simply "Downwards !" |
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Just dug one out of the cupboard marked as follows (have a few)!!!!
UNIVERSAL AVO METER 9 SX Case S/No. 5QP/17447 (crows foot mark) Movement Markings TYPE 12889 10S/17447. SER.NO 1012-IS-361 PART NO.13574-5 Mounted in a bronze hamerite finished steel case.complete with rubber leads,clips an orange/light brown AVO carry case all in very good condition. I bought it from a motorcycle jumble in London 10 years ago,£15 Also have spare movement marked THORN EMI Instruments Limited Part No. 6120-478 No dial numbers and very well packed (military) |
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Just dug out my Avo 8 MkIII out from the loft
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#174 |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Here is part of my little collection:-
Avo 40 MKII No.25078-B-564 Avo 8 MkIII No.48562-466 My Avo 9IV has no serial No. on the scale just a number on the case:- 55008 94-9-71 Avo 8 MkII No.139378-C-562 I have more, will add them to the list as I find them. Last edited by wave solder; 12th Feb 2007 at 3:26 pm. |
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#175 |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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I have found my Model 7, it's serial No. is:- 21923-A-251.
I also have a Multiminor Mk4 and a Avominor, sadly no numbers anywhere on either of these (apart from the moulded in part No's of course). I think that completes my list of AVO Multimeters ![]() Last edited by wave solder; 15th Feb 2007 at 12:43 am. |
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#176 |
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I have just added a Heavy duty Avometer in bakerlite case and escutcheon to the collection Serial No. 4475-168.
I have also found an 25,00VDC AVO Multiplier Type 8. Last edited by wave solder; 24th Feb 2007 at 12:35 am. |
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#177 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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I have just acquired another AVO
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Superhet,
As you will have seen from the link you quote, this is a "Test Set No. 1", essentially a screened, panclimatic variant of the Model 8 with 1-3-10 series ranges, rather than the 1-2.5-10 of the corresponding civil models. The military versions also have the resistance scales on the INSIDE arc of the scale plate which makes sense since the voltage and current ranges are the more accurate ones and hence benefit most from the greater scale length. The alternating current ranges are 10A, 2.5A, 1A and 100mA on the civil models; on the Test Set Mk I, the second value is 5A instead of 2.5A By 1967, the Model 8 had reached the Mk III version. The Model 8 Mark I was never officially known as anything other than simply the Model 8. With a DC accuracy of 1% and its very robust construction, many people who don't mind the weight would argue that this is possibly the best Avometer ever made. PMM |
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#179 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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I would agree with that. But then I would, wouldn't I ?
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#180 |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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AVO 8 Mk.6 No.0001172BE Dated 2/84
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