Description: Since 1999 Thanks for viewing our listing, please read all the information given! We do our best to honestly and accurately describe all items, but we are only human and it is possible that we may make oversights or errors. If there is any doubt, or contradicting information, please ask first before buying or making an offer.We ask that all our buyers give us the chance to discuss any issues.~~~ By buying this item, or making a Best Offer, you agree to contact us before leaving less than positive feedback, any rating less than 5, or starting a return. ~~~CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS This listing is for a beautiful, lightly-used Pennwalt Aneroid Barometer made in the USA by Wallace & Tiernan! Comes with the included Conversion Chart and Armored Thermometer all in the original Leather Case!āŗāŗ āŗCalibration will be required before putting into actual use. INCLUDES FREE SUPPORT & 30-DAY FREE RETURN IF NOT AS DESCRIBED!** Charles Wallace and Martin Tiernan founded the firm of Wallace & Tiernan in New York in 1913. After moving to Belleville, New Jersey in 1921, they began making precision pressure instruments in 1930 and became part of Pennwalt Corporation in 1969.The Wallace & Tiernan Barometer is a precision aneroid instrument. It gives mercury-column accuracy as well durability and high sensitivity.Because its primary element is an evacuated capsule, the W&T Barometer is more sensitive to pressure changes that a mercurial instrument: There is no large mass of mercury to resist movement. Scale length is approximately five times that of a mercury instrument of comparable range.The FA-185 Series was their portable model with a shock-mounted mechanism, with the specific Model FA-185260 having a range of 22 to 33.5" Hg. Its aluminum case is 7-1/2" in diameter by 3-3/4" deep and is mounted in a leather carry case with latched leather cover. A conversion chart comes attached inside the cover. For convenience, an armored Fahrenheit thermometer threads into the case just below the cover latch. Condition:This gorgeous instrument is in excellent condition with minor signs of use, a sharp, crisp dial, and a beautiful, heavy-duty real leather case! Overall it shows very little signs of wear to either the instrument or the case with no signs of rust or mold, just a slight patina to the brass fittings. The cover fits firmly with a snap that latches easily and there is no wear or fraying to the strap. The original thermometer is present and in pristine condition, seating into the storage area firmly with just a few rotations. As seen in the pics, the previous owner wrote an identification number on both the top & bottom, along with the word "Barometer" and a discolored area with tape residue on the cover, and a scratch on the bottom. Please note, while we do attempt to clean most items, by policy we do not use aggressive detergents, or do anything that may alter the patina of a vintage item. So you may want to carefully give this a more thorough cleaning to see if the markings can be removed. (Use caution! Test all cleaners on a remote area first.) The only other observation worth mentioning is the yellowing of the conversion chart seen, which has a matching serial number and some wear along the edges. Please inspect all the pictures thoroughly for actual condition.āŗāŗIMPORTANT: We guarantee this rare antique to be as described and pictured. As we do not have the equipment or expertise to test this device, so we cannot guarantee any aspect of operation, completeness of the internal mechanism, or fitness to function. Please make sure to ask any questions before buying. We will gladly accommodate any inspection or testing requested that is within our capabilities.You can be assured that it will need professional calibration before putting it into actual use. Tektronix (tek.com/en/calibration-by-manufacturer/wallace-and-tiernan) is a highly respected company who can not only calibrate these instruments but they do repairs. Please check with them first to assure they will be able to repair this equipment. **FREE SUPPORT MUST BE UTILIZED BEFORE RETURN IS REQUESTED!Manufacture Product Information:(sample photos) Wallace & Tiernan Pennwalt FA-185 Aneroid Barometer The types FA-112, FA-181 and FA-185 all have the same mechanism, and dials approximately 5" in diameter. The scale is about 29" long over almost two revolutions. Reference is made to the Smithsonian Meteorological Table (SMT) 51 in regard to the Zero equals 1000 feet notice? The FA-185 has a round aluminum case in a leather carrying case with hinged lid. An armored thermometer is stored below the lid latch. FA Model NumbersW&T data sheet 610.100 lists the following (i.e. they are closely related). All have 6" dials and weight between 3 and 4 pounds. Standard dial calibration units are inches of Hg. FA-112FA-139FA-160FA-185 Mounting Panel Panel Panel Portable Range 13 to 30.5" Hg (18.5" span) FA-112160 22 to 31.5" Hg (9.5" span) FA-112150 19 to 32" Hg FA-112170 26 to 29" Hg (3" span) FA 112 boxed 28 to 31" Hg FA-139220 Altimeter Setting Indicator 660 to 800mm Hg FA-160180 or 26 to 31.5" Hg FA-160420 22 to 31.5" Hg FA-185260 13 to 30.5" Hg FA-185300 Accuracy 0.1% of full scale 0.3% of full scale0.33% of full scale0.1% of full scaleSensitivity 0.01% of full scale0.02% of full scale0.2% of full scale0.01% of full scaleScale Length 35" through 2 pointer revolutions 17" through 1 pointer revolution16" through 1 pointer revolutions30" through 2 pointer revolutionsMinimum graduation 0.02" 0.01" 0.5mm or 0.02" 0.02" FA160 0 to 2.0 inches Hg FA160 0 to 120 inches Hg FA160 0 to 40 inches Hg FA160 0 to 800 mm Hg FA160 RR12158 0 to 100 mm Hg abs FA160 13,000 to -1500 feet 8.5" dialFA185 0 to 3,500 to 7,000 feet 5"? dial This item has minor wear consistent with light use, please see pics. 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Price: 647.37 USD
Location: Aurora, Colorado
End Time: 2024-08-26T05:57:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: 15%
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Calibrated: NO
Model: FA-185
Type: Pennwalt Aneroid Barometer
Specific Model Number: FA185260
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Serial Number: AE05647
Free Return Guarantee: AS DESCRIBED ONLY, Function/accuracy not assured
Brand: Wallace & Tiernan