Re: [T3] a good old-fashioned mystery problem.

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 28 Jun 2002, at 21:36, Mark Seaton wrote:

> You can check the basic functionality of the condenser with a basic
> multimeter set to read ohms. First short out the lead coming out of the
> condenser to the body of it, then connect the leads of the meter. The
> needle/digital display should start to read lowish ohms and then the
> resistance should increase as the capacitance charges up. If the needle
> continues to read low ohms you have a short. If the needle doesn't move at
> all you have an open circuit (like I had). 

This works a LOT better on some VOMs than on others. It works a lot better 
on analog meters than on digital meters, and it works much better on high 
Ohm scales than on low Ohm scales.  

This is a good skill to learn, but it takes some practice, skill, and 
understanding before you can start to make decisions based on it.  

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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