pianotuna
Regina, SK, Canada
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Checking voltage under load may be a good plan.
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YC 1
Yuba City Calif./ Auburndale Florida
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Thermoguy wrote:YC 1 wrote:Have you tried to just pull the shoreline cord out a tiny bit and touch those lugs?
That wouldn't work and would be dangerous if it did...
You might be able to buy longer probes or similar - they are typically universal. There are other plug in meters but not sure if for 50Amp plug. The best bet is as everyone has suggested, get a surge protector.
Actually it does work, but you do need to be careful of course.
I tape my probes almost to the tip so they cannot short on anything nearby.
If the plug is pulled out slightly and still makes contact you can get a loaded circuit test versus an open circuit test. That is, can the post support your load.
Measuring voltages in this range is always hazardous and should be done with the utmost care. Standing in wet grass is not a good idea for example.
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Gjac
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I have an old yellow HF meter I bought 15 years ago and the cheap leads fell apart. I bought replacement leads from Radio Shack several years later. I don't stop at FHU CGs often but when I do I have never had a problem checking voltage. I never knew it was a problem until I read this thread.
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