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Re: Measuring NST current

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Subject: Re: Measuring NST current
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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:42:23 -0600
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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Ed,

Yes, that is a good way.  Note that 0.020^2 x 2500 = 1 watt so the resistor
should be able to take that.  Also see:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/meter.jpg

The meter should be well isolated from any grounds!!

Cheers,

	Terry

At 12:21 PM 10/10/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Any advice on how to measure the output current of my new 4 kv 20 ma 
>transformer?  I do not have an AC milliamp meter.  How about placing a 2,500 
>ohm resistor across the output.  If I have 20 ma, I should measure 50 volts 
>ac.  Sound ok?
>
>Thanks, Ed Sonderman
>

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