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analog A/C volt and amp meters
Posted by thankey on Monday, January 1, 2007 1:58 PM

Where can I find 2" to 2½" round, analog A/C volt and amp meters? I want to build a full functioning Lionel 439 replica. My guess is that the voltage should be 0- 20 and the amperage 0 to 10.  Thanks.

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Posted by Smoke Stack Lightnin' on Monday, January 1, 2007 2:52 PM

I had to resort to searching the web (struck out at Radio Shack etc.), and that was for the basic rectangular volt and amp gauges.  Sorry I don't have the names of the vendors, as it has been some time ago, but try your favorite search engine.  I was surprised that in some cases the cost of a meter alone was more for than buying a K-line voltmeter car!

Good Luck,

Stack

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Monday, January 1, 2007 3:03 PM

I've bought several AC ammeters from Loys Toys.  Under $20.  Nice people.  Here is a pic of what the meters look like.  Sorry it's not a closeup.

Jim

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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, January 1, 2007 3:56 PM
 Sturgeon-Phish wrote:

I've bought several AC ammeters from Loys Toys.  Under $20.  Nice people.  Here is a pic of what the meters look like.  Sorry it's not a closeup.

Jim

Jim : when you click on the picture, it gets huge !! Very nice setup you have there !!

Thanks, John                                   

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Posted by Birds on Monday, January 1, 2007 4:49 PM

You might try "All Electronics Corp." (www.allelectronics.com)

Here is a link to a panel mounted 5 amp AC meter they sell:http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PMA-5A/search/5A_AC_PANEL_METER_.html 

Here is a link to a panel mounted 15 amp AC meter they sell:http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PMA-15A/385/15A_AC_PANEL_METER_.html

 

They also sell panel mount volt meters. 

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Posted by chuck on Monday, January 1, 2007 7:02 PM
You can find AC analog panel meters but not necessarily classic round units.  You might have to search E-Bay for the old style units.
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Posted by Birds on Monday, January 1, 2007 10:39 PM

This place has a couple amp meters with round faces

http://www.surplussales.com/Meters/MtrACAmps.html 

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