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Old 11-22-2005, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mctwin2kman
No worse than looking at the radio when driving. I had my VOM in my hand at the time and up by the steering wheel.
So who said looking at the radio while driving was okay? Once familiar with the radio, most common tasks can be performed without looking. It's hard to read a multimeter by touch.
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Originally Posted by mctwin2kman
As for probing the wires, sorry but that is all you can do
Bullpoop. There are any number of methods for taking readings without harming the circuit. Damaging the insulation is just plain stupid.
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Originally Posted by mctwin2kman
and it is done by many more people than I and has been for many many years. Mechanics, Electricians, Engineers, and DIY'ers!
If a million people do a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
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