<VV> Meters vs Test Lights

[Kenneth E Pepke]

> Gary said [in part]
> I use a test light to see if there is power to the coil.
>
> a meter will do just as good.
>
> Its sort of a process of elimination.
>
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This may not be the best general rule.

Meters generally look for voltage ... the test light needs
wattage.  There are many times a meter will see the
correct voltage yet the circuit may not be able to supply
sufficient amperage.  In such cases the test light will
be very dim if it glows at all.  In either case it will keep
a person looking instead of making them think all is
well. 

Ken P
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