stevasaurus 22,255 #1 Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Just got my hands on this Triplett Multi-Meter...model #666-R. New batteries and it works great. I was wondering if any of you electricians have ever seen one of these and how old it might be. I'm guessing 1950's, but I can't seem to find any information. Title should read "NEW MULTI-METER". Edited April 13, 2013 by stevasaurus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,651 #2 Posted April 13, 2013 Nice looking unit, not all beat up. I got into the trade in the mid 80's and the digital stuff was coming on strong. Mike............ PS...fixed the title for ya... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #3 Posted April 13, 2013 Here are a couple links to some more information on it.... http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/triplett_666_r666_vom.html and the manual... http://www.scribd.com/doc/50771794/Triplett-Model-666-R-Manual and another with more on the device and others made by Triplett. Nice find, looks like it was made in 1951, a very good year if I do say so myself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #4 Posted April 13, 2013 Looks like a nice unit, they dont build them like that anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #5 Posted April 14, 2013 YOU WERE LUCKY TO FINE THAT ONE. I JUST BOUGHT A NEW ONE LAST MONTH. MY ORIGINAL 1971 ANALOG MICRONTA VOM QUIT. I BOUGHT NEW FULLSIZE ANALOG THAT WAS MADE IN DAYTON,OHIO. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW HARD IT IS TO FIND A LARGE DIAL ANALOG METER NOW A DAYS AND THEN MADE IN USA $40 TO MY DOOR. BOWTIE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #6 Posted April 14, 2013 That's pretty dang neat!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,032 #7 Posted April 14, 2013 Great! First trees and now electricity. What are we going to do with you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 80 #8 Posted April 14, 2013 I have calibrated and repaired many of them (and the like) when I was in the service. Great little meter - built to last a lifetime. Simpson & Triplett both made great meters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tzthompson 2 #9 Posted April 16, 2013 I too have a Triplett 666 although mine is the HH model. Not sure of the dating, but the the registration card required a 1 cent stamp. Along with my Wheel Horse tractors I also enjoy building some 50s and 60s tube type guitar amps occasionally. I mostly use digital multimeters, but every now and then I pull out the Triplett to check something and to admire its design and function. I was very surprised to see your post! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #10 Posted April 27, 2013 I'm old school and I like an analog meter. Don't like digital meters that can't make up there mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
