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BASIC TEST EQUIPMENT. What do I need?
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08-25-2008, 08:44 PM
A meter will give you an indication of a short before you crank the voltage up too far. Any range up to 5 amps is fine provided the scale is not too crowded below one amp (older AC meters often have nonlinear scales).
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BASIC TEST EQUIPMENT. What do I need? - by BOB C. - 08-17-2007, 05:35 PM
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Equipment needs - by AI2V - 08-18-2007, 07:28 AM
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