Troubleshooting Electrical Outlet

Dec 27, 2005 23 Replies
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This is generally good advice but won't solve the problem of "ghost voltage" measurements. High input impedance is, for most purposes, a desirable characteristic in a meter to keep from loading the circuit under test. However, low impedance is needed to determine whether a power circuit is really energized or just capacitively coupled to an adjoining wire. This is one job where a relatively inexpensive electrical tester can outperform an expensive meter. (I am not talking about the $2.99 Harbor Freight meter here, but testers such as Klein's Wiggy, Ideal's Vol-Con, or Fluke's 7-600.)

True!

This is one job where a relatively

Also true!

(I am not talking about the $2.99 Harbor Freight

True, and that's a relief! So many posts about that meter/door stop. I usually pay more than $2.99 for a good set of test leads.

but testers such as Klein's Wiggy, Ideal's

Good suggestion.....Mac

Hi Keith,

I'll have to shoot you an email....been busy with the biz I purchased back in March and finally have more time for Usenet....Yup...retirement is over and I don't miss it.....Ross And for the other readers....that was early retirement and does not equal old.... :>)....Ross....well, not that old!

Damn! Don't tell me that! I wanna get out as soon as possible ('06?). Do drop a line when you get a chance.

Uh, me too! ;-)

Have a merry new year!

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