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Angela Marsh
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Sat Aug 27, 2005 6:27 am Post subject:
Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
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Aidan Grey
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Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:27:49 -0500, Angela Marsh wrote:
| Quote: | I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
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Have you tried www.simpsonelectric.com ?
Aidan Grey |
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Robert Baer
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Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:06 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Angela Marsh wrote:
| Quote: | I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
If it is just the glass, then that is simple to replace by making a |
paper pattern and going to a glass shop with the pattern (*NOT* the
meter!!).
If the needle is partly bent, it can be straightened out - but do it
slowly and carefully; *NO* sharp bends, else may break the metal.
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Michael A. Terrell
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Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:17 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Angela Marsh wrote:
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I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
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I have a spare glass and trim ring for a simpson 260, Series 5P.
--
Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.
Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida |
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Jim Yanik
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:35 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in
news:4315050D.9CE4F6CE@earthlink.net:
| Quote: | Angela Marsh wrote:
I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
I have a spare glass and trim ring for a simpson 260, Series 5P.
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He can probably get a whole new meter/front panel assy from Simpson
electric. They still make the 260,don't know about the Series 5P.
IIRC,they're up to Series 6 now.
They have a website,Google for it.
He also might try emailing them and see if they can replace the broken
glass,if his meter movement is not screwed up.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
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Aidan Grey
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:27:49 -0500, Angela Marsh wrote:
| Quote: | I've had this Simpson 260 series 6, since the early 70's, and the
movers recently smashed in the glass on the front of the meter
movement.
I know I can buy good used ones for around $50 on ebay, if I just
wanted another meter, but what about just replacing the meter
movement in this one? Does anyone sell used meter movements for
these, for less money than a whole used meter would cost on Ebay?
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Have you tried www.simpsonelectric.com ?
Aidan Grey |
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Michael A. Terrell
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Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:28 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Jim Yanik wrote:
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He can probably get a whole new meter/front panel assy from Simpson
electric. They still make the 260,don't know about the Series 5P.
IIRC,they're up to Series 6 now.
They have a website,Google for it.
He also might try emailing them and see if they can replace the broken
glass,if his meter movement is not screwed up.
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Jim Yanik
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Great idea! What was I thinking, giving away something he can still
buy?
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Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.
Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida |
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Angela Marsh
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:35 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote :
| Quote: | He can probably get a whole new meter/front panel assy from
Simpson electric. They still make the 260,don't know about the
Series 5P. IIRC,they're up to Series 6 now.
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I'm a "she" dear. :)
| Quote: | They have a website,Google for it.
He also might try emailing them and see if they can replace
the broken glass,if his meter movement is not screwed up.
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I just reread this message and went and checked it out with my
meter. I had to carefully break the busted glass out of there, and
guess what. The meter movement still works! Yay!
Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take it to
a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that fits it. I
can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can see how thick it
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Jim Adney
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:15 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:18:20 -0500 Angela Marsh <Angela@Southpark.Dis>
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| Quote: | Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take it to
a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that fits it. I
can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can see how thick it
is.
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Be very careful with the movement when it's out or exposed in any way.
There is a magnet in there, and these tend to suck in minute ferrous
bits which can keep the meter from moving. You want to be absolutely
sure that you don't ever put the meter down somewhere that it has ANY
chance of picking up something like that.
My technique is to lay down a clean white piece of printer paper and
set the meter movement on top of that, right in the center. If you're
going to leave it for any period of time, place another clean sheet on
top of it. Never bring any tools near the movement until you first
carefully check the tool tips for clinging bits of ferromagnetic dirt.
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Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711 USA
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Angela Marsh
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:35 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> wrote :
| Quote: | On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:18:20 -0500 Angela Marsh
Angela@Southpark.Dis> wrote:
Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take
it to a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that
fits it. I can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can
see how thick it is.
Be very careful with the movement when it's out or exposed in
any way. There is a magnet in there, and these tend to suck in
minute ferrous bits which can keep the meter from moving. You
want to be absolutely sure that you don't ever put the meter
down somewhere that it has ANY chance of picking up something
like that.
My technique is to lay down a clean white piece of printer
paper and set the meter movement on top of that, right in the
center. If you're going to leave it for any period of time,
place another clean sheet on top of it. Never bring any tools
near the movement until you first carefully check the tool
tips for clinging bits of ferromagnetic dirt.
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Stephan Goldstein
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:56 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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In article <Xns96C8918A93170VoiceFreedomfreedomn@216.196.97.142>, Angela Marsh <Angela@Southpark.Dis> wrote:
| Quote: | Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote :
He can probably get a whole new meter/front panel assy from
Simpson electric. They still make the 260,don't know about the
Series 5P. IIRC,they're up to Series 6 now.
I'm a "she" dear. :)
They have a website,Google for it.
He also might try emailing them and see if they can replace
the broken glass,if his meter movement is not screwed up.
I just reread this message and went and checked it out with my
meter. I had to carefully break the busted glass out of there, and
guess what. The meter movement still works! Yay!
Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take it to
a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that fits it. I
can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can see how thick it
is.
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Something else you might consider is *not* using glass, but instead
using polycarbonate or some other plastic. I recently repaired a
photographic light meter this way using 0.030 material that I got
from Micro-Mark. It's not too difficult to cut using the score-and-break
method, and you can do find shaping using sandpaper or a sanding
wheel on a Dremel tool. I held it in with a thin bead of RTV. The
beauty of plastic is it won't break - but it will scratch more easily
than glass.
Steve |
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Michael A. Terrell
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Stephan Goldstein wrote:
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Something else you might consider is *not* using glass, but instead
using polycarbonate or some other plastic. I recently repaired a
photographic light meter this way using 0.030 material that I got
from Micro-Mark. It's not too difficult to cut using the score-and-break
method, and you can do find shaping using sandpaper or a sanding
wheel on a Dremel tool. I held it in with a thin bead of RTV. The
beauty of plastic is it won't break - but it will scratch more easily
than glass.
Steve
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It can also accumulate a static charge and give false readings, or
even cause the needle to stay somewhere in the middle of the scale. You
have to be careful of what plastic you chose.
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Michael A. Terrell
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Michael A. Terrell
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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Angela Marsh wrote:
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I just reread this message and went and checked it out with my
meter. I had to carefully break the busted glass out of there, and
guess what. The meter movement still works! Yay!
Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take it to
a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that fits it. I
can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can see how thick it
is.
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I still have several spare pieces of the meter glass from dead 260
meters if you want one. E-mail me with a mailing address and I will
send one to you.
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Michael A. Terrell
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Angela Marsh
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Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:35 am Post subject:
Re: Meter movement for Simpson 260? |
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sg0ldo1867@yahoo.com (Stephan Goldstein) wrote :
| Quote: | In article
Xns96C8918A93170VoiceFreedomfreedomn@216.196.97.142>, Angela
Marsh <Angela@Southpark.Dis> wrote:
Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote :
He can probably get a whole new meter/front panel assy from
Simpson electric. They still make the 260,don't know about
the Series 5P. IIRC,they're up to Series 6 now.
I'm a "she" dear. :)
They have a website,Google for it.
He also might try emailing them and see if they can replace
the broken glass,if his meter movement is not screwed up.
I just reread this message and went and checked it out with my
meter. I had to carefully break the busted glass out of there,
and guess what. The meter movement still works! Yay!
Now I guess, all I have to do is remove the movement and take
it to a glass shop and have them cut me a little piece that
fits it. I can bring a shard of the broken glass so they can
see how thick it is.
Something else you might consider is *not* using glass, but
instead using polycarbonate or some other plastic. I recently
repaired a photographic light meter this way using 0.030
material that I got from Micro-Mark. It's not too difficult
to cut using the score-and-break method, and you can do find
shaping using sandpaper or a sanding wheel on a Dremel tool.
I held it in with a thin bead of RTV. The beauty of plastic
is it won't break - but it will scratch more easily than
glass.
Steve
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Yeah, I just went to a glass shop with the front part that holds
the glass and a shard of the old glass so they could gauge
thickness. $5. It's fixed. Thanks a lot guys!
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