Re: Isolation Transformer
- From: Jon Yaeger <jono_1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:09:54 -0500
in article mjtmo1p8m6iq874ut5je40sk1akt0dkpi0@xxxxxxx, Sander deWaal at
nospam@xxxxxxxxxx wrote on 11/28/05 4:31 PM:
> Jon Yaeger <jono_1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> said:
>
>> It also has a digital meter for monitoring current draw and voltage.
>
>> This is perfect for working with tube gear. You can reform caps and keep an
>> eye on current draw. The current meter is really helpful in alerting you to
>> a problem.
>
>
> One of the very few places I'd prefer an analog meter over a digital
> one.
> It is easier to follow a trend by looking at a moving pointer than to
> gaze at some jumping digits, IMHO.
>
> Odd, though.
> My variac talks to me.
> The moment the current draw gets too high, it starts to growl.
> And I found that's a faster and more reliable way of determining
> problems than any meter could ever do.
Sander,
What else do the voices tell you?? ;-)
Most service folks prefer analog meters, but modern stuff generally offers
digital. I can live with either one.
Is it possible to listen for the growl and hear the music at the same time?
- J
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