tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post4462487002347562439..comments2024-03-28T21:43:23.410-05:00Comments on Scratching to Escape: Electricity and Other Things That ConfuseJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-11899936176239966202011-11-14T20:20:24.874-06:002011-11-14T20:20:24.874-06:00I have a multimeter with a clamp around amp probe ...I have a multimeter with a clamp around amp probe It has everything I need to check voltage, ohms and amperage. The brand is Ideal, which I guess is an acceptable meter(it was given to me). I don't know enough about the trade to determine which is best, although Fluke is a brand that has been around for years and is used by many electricians. <br /><br />Most of the box stores have a selection of meters. Analog, IMO, is best, but there's nothing wrong with digital meters.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-37338033549490573692011-11-14T14:17:16.680-06:002011-11-14T14:17:16.680-06:00THAT'S weird. I've never had such trouble...THAT'S weird. I've never had such trouble but it makes me want to go get some testing equipment "ta have."Mad William Flinthttp://mpwilson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-730221766854169812011-11-13T19:16:25.515-06:002011-11-13T19:16:25.515-06:00My father started working with electricity when he...My father started working with electricity when he was child helping in my grandfather's repair shop. He became so good at his work, he would go on service calls, which caused some concern with the customers due to his age. He was good, went on with time tour in the Coast Gaurd, then the Navy and finally ended up taking care of a fleet of tankers and tow boats for a local company. <br /><br />All my brothers went into the electrical and electronic field. Two that died worked on everything from simple circuits to radar facilities. The one I have left was in the marine electronics industry and is now a technician with AT@T. <br /><br />I'm the only one that strayed from the family line of work. I deal with dirt, concrete and steel, but being so close to that many electricians gave me a knowledge of electricity that gets me by. They all helped me with electrical problems in one way, or another, but always as an instructor. They gave directions and I performed the work.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-63779286525952352142011-11-13T17:55:26.801-06:002011-11-13T17:55:26.801-06:00"I'm not an electrician," Are you su..."I'm not an electrician," Are you sure?<br />I'm one and you sure sound like one.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-78833187920023912212011-11-12T11:31:27.690-06:002011-11-12T11:31:27.690-06:00Talking to a power company representative can have...Talking to a power company representative can have some problems. One, they probably aren't really happy to be working on the weekend. Two, they know enough to ask the right questions, or make a decision if you're ignorant, or a raving lunatic. I guess I know enough and explained the problem to their satisfaction. <br /><br />We really have a top notch power company. It's a private entity, so they try to keep the best employees and know their dealings with the public utility commission are easier if they make strong efforts to take care of their customers. I have no complaints. <br /><br />One other thing: The neutral hasn't failed completely, or the ground rod is handling enough of the unbalanced load to keep the extremely high voltage differences between the legs from either being so high, or low to burn up appliances. Over time, this could change and, if the power company is responsible, they pay for the replacements. It's in their best interest to pay some overtime on a line crew as opposed to replacing every appliance in a home, or fighting a law suit when something burns.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391026052555134300.post-58144811132944597212011-11-12T11:20:29.326-06:002011-11-12T11:20:29.326-06:00Your power company agreed to come out based on you...Your power company agreed to come out based on your diagnosis? I'm very impressed. My house would have to burn down before my power company would even agree to listen to my story as to why I thought it was their problem!MorningGloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078474162704328555noreply@blogger.com