Vintage General Radio Type W5mt3a Metered Variac Autotransformer, Genrad, Grc

US $89.00

  • Scottsville, Virginia, United States
  • Mar 26th
Vintage General Radio Type W5MT3A Metered Variac Autotransformer   For sale- a Vintage General Radio Company Type W5MT3A Metered Variac Autotransformer.  I have tested the variac and found it to be working as I think you can see in the pictures, both with a VOM and a light fixture.  HOWEVER, the voltage meter has taken a hit and is missing the clear cover and a part of the black surround but does still register the correct voltage output.  AND I did not notice the ammeter to register any current draw, maybe the little light wasn’t enough to make it move?   Otherwise untested, sold as is, and NO warranty is offered.  However, IF you pay the asking price and find it has a problem you cannot live with within 14 days of receipt you may return it.  Returns are ONLY allowed on Buy It Now Purchases.  Accepted Best Offers are strictly an as is sale, no returns allowed.  Return would be for a refund of the purchase price, not including shipping costs.   Just so that we are clear on that, this is an item that has not been thoroughly tested.  As such it may work fine or it may have problems, so any purchase entails a certain degree of risk.  If you Buy It Now your risk is limited to the shipping costs both ways.  If you submit an offer you do so knowing that you cannot return it.  In either case it is up to you to decide whether the risk level is acceptable to you, and if not you need to pass on this particular item.   Both the voltmeter and ammeter are Simpson model 57’s, which look to be reasonably cheap and available here on ebay.  So if the meters need replacing it shouldn’t break the bank.  Please check out my other listings for more interesting lab, test, and optical equipment.  Check back often!   Sold as is, as described, as pictured.  Potential buyers are asked to please make sure you have read the listing carefully, and understand what you are buying.  Ebay’s condition codes for used items, which I am now required to select from, might imply a degree of functionality that my limited time, knowledge, and facilities do not allow me to ascertain.  If the functional condition of the item is known it will be stated as such in the listing.  Unless a warranty is specifically offered returns are not accepted regardless of any implied functionality.   You are also encouraged to visit my “ME” page, where my terms, conditions, and philosophy of doing business are outlined.  I don’t think anything there is outside the bounds of normal e-commerce, but they are binding on the transaction.   Payment is expected within 7 days of the close of the sale and I need to hear from you within 3 days to confirm the transaction.  Please add $18.99 for shipping anywhere in the continental US.  International shipments, plus Alaska and Hawaii for actual shipping costs plus $5.   Ebay (in their infinite wisdom) forces me to include a “Handling Time” in the listing which they then factor into the delivery time.  As a default I use 5 days to allow for the worst case scenario, which would be that I am out of town when you buy and then can’t find the item when I get home.  In most cases I ship the next business day after payment is made, and sometimes things even go out the same day.  I’m just not willing to commit to that timeframe for every transaction. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
please read the listing carefully. the voltage meter is physically broken but still functional. the amp meter does not appear to be responsive. but overall the variac is functioning.
Brand General Radio
Model W5MT3A

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