Looking for information so I can restore a 5F test bench. Thanks
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Do you still need this material? I may have it, but I don't want to go looking if you have already found it.
Lots of info available. I also have an original complete 5F if you need construction details and such as well as operating info. I have example of all the test sets (5A, B, C, D and F) as well
I have example of all the test sets (5A, B, C, D and F) as well.
What, no 5E?
Seriously, do you have any idea of what the 110V circuit breaker / power switch is in a 5A?
I have been looking for one for a long time. But I don't know exactly what it is.
5E--I have tried but for what it is/does a milliamp meter, and they are rare. I will take a look. My 5A is all original (except transformer core) but switches and stuff all original. I also have the original literature for it as well.
Thanks in advance.
The 5A and 5B are fairly rare too.
Yeah I had a 5B panel only for years before I found complete 5B, then %a was even tougher. The hardest one is the 5, I have only seen one of those. 5 tested std and O gauge, 5A tested Std, O and 3 rail OO, 5B added 2-rail OO as well.
I have not seen a 5 in person. I have a description that someone sent me years ago.
I am not certain whether I have the instructions for a 5A.
I did pull out the instructions for the 5F, and will post them.
I just checked. I don't have any literature on the 5A.
Thanks for posting the 5F instructions. Much appreciated. I've had the 5F for 40 years, just pulling it out of storage again now. Not in perfect shape, but reasonably intact. The instructions and diagram will help.
Post pictures of it if you get a chance. Love this stuff!