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TRIPLETT

TRIPLETT is an American test equipment manufacturer founded in 1904, producing electrical testers, multimeters, cable testers, security camera equipment, borescopes, and specialty hand tools for industrial and electronics applications.

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TRIPLETT was founded in 1904 in Bluffton, Ohio by Ray L. Triplett, beginning with precision test equipment for the telephone industry. The company pioneered innovations including the "Hot Wire" meter housed in a watch case, the READRITE Model 201 tube tester in the 1920s, and meters for the U.S. Signal Corps during World War II. In 1955, Triplett launched the renowned Model 310 hand-held analog volt/ohm meter, still manufactured and highly sought-after today.

Today, Triplett offers a comprehensive product line across six major categories:

  • Electrical Test & Measurement equipment
  • Voice Data & Video testers
  • Security Camera testing equipment
  • Vision and Inspection tools (borescopes, video scopes)
  • Specialty hand tools
  • Professional toolkits

Acquired by Jewell Instruments in 2007, Triplett relocated to their manufacturing facility in Manchester, New Hampshire, continuing over a century of American manufacturing excellence in precision test equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does TRIPLETT manufacture?
TRIPLETT manufactures electrical testers, multimeters, network and cable testers, security and CCTV testing equipment, borescopes, video scopes, specialty hand tools, and professional toolkits.
When was TRIPLETT founded?
TRIPLETT was founded in 1904 in Bluffton, Ohio by Ray L. Triplett, making it one of America's oldest test equipment manufacturers.
Where is TRIPLETT manufactured?
TRIPLETT products are manufactured in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the Jewell Instruments facility which acquired Triplett in 2007.
What is the TRIPLETT Model 310?
The Model 310 is a legendary hand-held analog volt/ohm meter introduced in 1955 that is still manufactured today and remains highly sought-after by technicians and collectors.