Vintage 1960s 0-25V DC Bench Power Supply Weston Meter Homebrew Lab Tested Unit
$ 22.23
Description
Vintage 1960s 0-25V DC Bench Power Supply Weston Meter Homebrew Lab Tested Unit. The rear panel features a substantial heatsink with two TO-3 pass transistors and a fused AC input. 🎯Use cases: Ham radio bench, hobby electronics, lab power source, display piece. Fully tested, working vintage bench supply ready for your retro lab or radio bench. This listing is for a custom-built 0–25V adjustable DC power supply from the 1960s/70s era. The front panel includes a Weston analog DC meter with range selector, a VOLTS ADJ control, red/black binding posts for DC output, and a power switch. The rear panel features a substantial heatsink with two TO-3 pass transistors and a fused AC input. Seller has tested the unit and confirms it outputs adjustable DC voltage across the expected range and operates as intended. Due to its age, calibration has not been verified with lab instruments and exact current capability is unknown, but it’s excellent for hobbyist projects, ham shack experiments, or as a functional piece of vintage test gear decor. Please note this is vintage, hand-built equipment using an original unpolarized 2-prong 120V cord and does not carry modern safety approvals. It should be used only by someone familiar with safe handling of mains-powered electronics. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): 🔌 Type: Vintage linear DC bench power supply (custom/homebrew) ⚡ Output voltage: Approx. 0–25 V DC, adjustable via front-panel knob 📟 Meter: Weston analog DC panel meter with LOW/HIGH range switch 🔴⚫ Connections: Front red/black binding posts for DC output 🧊 Cooling: Rear finned aluminum heatsink with two TO-3 power transistors 🧵 Input cord: Fixed 2-prong 120V AC line cord (North American style) 🧰 Enclosure: Black painted steel case with brushed aluminum front & rear panels 🎯 Use cases: Ham radio bench, hobby electronics, lab power source, display piece 📏 Era: Estimated 1960s–1970s vintage construction 🧪 Testing: Seller tested – outputs variable DC and meter responds as expected Condition: Used, vintage condition. Fully functional per seller test, with typical cosmetic wear from age and use: scuffs and scratches on the metal case and panels, slight discoloration on the power cord, light marks on the meter bezel/face. No apparent missing controls or major damage; see photos for exact cosmetic condition. Additional details: This is a unique one-off homebrew build, so internal design details (exact regulator circuit, maximum current rating, and calibration) are unknown without further inspection. Recommended for experienced users who understand vintage linear supplies and can verify performance with their own meters if critical. Seller’s note (standard): This vintage electronic device is sold as a collectible/hobbyist item. It has been powered on and basic functions checked, but no warranty is offered or implied. Buyer is responsible for any further testing, calibration, restoration, and for safe operation in accordance with local electrical codes and best practices. Keywords (for SEO): vintage bench power supply, 0-25V DC supply, Weston meter supply, homebrew lab supply, custom linear DC power, retro electronics test equipment, ham radio bench supply, analog panel meter, DIY power supply, variable DC lab unit, 1960s power supply, TO-3 transistor supply, adjustable power source, collectible test gear, electronics hobby equipment
