Accurate Instrument Co. Model 161 “Utility Tester” Vacuum tube tester
$ 15.12
Description
Accurate Instrument Co. Model 161 “Utility Tester” Vacuum tube tester. This is an older Accurate Instrument Co. Model 161 “Utility Tester,” probably from the late 1930s to early 1950s.It’s a multi-purpose electrical tester used by radio/appliance repairmen. vacuum tubes, rectifiers/straighteners, voltage, resistance, appliance current draw, and some battery functions. Interesting features on yours: Original carrying case Multiple tube sockets (7-pin, 9-pin, octal) Early bakelite-style meter housing Test leads still present “Battery Compensator” dial This is an older Accurate Instrument Co. Model 161 “Utility Tester,” probably from the late 1930s to early 1950s.It’s a multi-purpose electrical tester used by radio/appliance repairmen. vacuum tubes, rectifiers/straighteners, voltage, resistance, appliance current draw, and some battery functions. Interesting features on yours: Original carrying case Multiple tube sockets (7-pin, 9-pin, octal) Early bakelite-style meter housing Test leads still present “Battery Compensator” dial
