BEHA Analog Volt-Ampere Meter

This device is a vintage analog volt-ampere meter manufactured by the Norwegian company BEHA (originally Berg-Hanssens Elektriske Verksted). Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Fredrikstad, Norway, BEHA has a long-standing history in the electrical industry. While the company is primarily known today for household heating appliances and kitchen technology, its early history involved the production of various electrical components and measurement instruments like this meter.

The featured device is a dual-function gauge capable of measuring alternating current (AC) voltage up to 250V and current across two ranges (5A and 25A), as indicated by the screw terminals on the top. The design, characterized by a rugged metal casing and a glass-fronted scale with a characteristic 'bow-tie' or fan-shaped window, is typical of industrial laboratory equipment from the mid-20th century.

Today, BEHA remains a private Norwegian entity. Although the brand 'Beha-Amprobe' exists in the modern test equipment market, that specific line is a result of later mergers and is currently part of the Fluke Corporation/Fortive group. However, this specific vintage unit represents the heritage of the original Norwegian BEHA manufacturing plant.