<VV> Fwd: LOOKING FOR ELECTRICAL DRAW

[jb30343 at windstream.net]

For the best of both, measure or calculate the resistance of the lightbulb and then use the meter to measure the voltage drop across the lightbulb. JB 



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Saturday, July 23, 2016, 2:56 PM -0500 from Sethracer--- via VirtualVairs  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>:
>Subj: Re: <VV> LOOKING FOR ELECTRICAL DRAW
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>Only do this if it is a small current draw. Some ammeters cannot take a 
>lot of current, and doing this will run all current through the ammeter. 
>(Unless I am misinterpreting John's suggestion.) I like the test light 
>suggestion from Tim. -Seth
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>In a message dated 7/23/2016 12:16:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
>virtualvairs at corvair.org writes:
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>Make sure you conduct this test properly, otherwise, it  hertz. <G>
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>Better yet, put a low range ammeter in series with  the battery, yank all 
>the fuses and see whatcha got. Stick the fuses in one  by one, until you find 
>the sneak. 
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>John  Roberts
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>I would  start by removing fuses one at a time while watching a test light 
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>in series with the battery for major change in brightness. This MAY save 
>time  looking , also take tunnel cover off and look at wiring  carefully.
>Also check starter solenoid by unplugging the 2 wire harness  while 
>watching 
>the light.
>Good luck 
>Tim  Colson
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