Re: question for ya......... (fwd)

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Original poster: Sue Gaeta <sgsparky@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I used to have a meter like that. I don't remember what ever happened to 
it; I probably blew it up. I used to be able to put it in AC mode hold one 
probe in each hand, and get a measurement of 80 some odd volts. My Wavetek 
doesn't do that, even when I stand really close to the computer monitor. I 
used to like to freak people out with that trick :-).

Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Original poster: Chip Atkinson



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Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 19:29:18 +0000
From: david baehr
To: chip@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: question for ya......... (fwd)


Hi, thankyou , but I think ive solved it , ...I was using a digital volt
meter, I disconected the probe wires, and still got a reading , I guess
its picking up inductance or somethin,....I tried an ol analoge meter ,
and got no voltage, so I guess things are ok, but I may add a secound
ground rod just in case, .......THANKS FOR DA HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!! ,dave

>Original poster: Sue Gaeta
>
>Hi,
>How long is the run between the transformer case and the actual ground
>point? How thick is the conductor? It might be a good idea to run a
second
>gr ound conductor to a breaker box where all the other grounds are
>terminated in addition to the earth ground connection. Use large
diameter
>wire, 8 AWG or better and keep the run as short as possible.
>
>Most importantly, make sure that the termination connection at both ends
>are clean and solid. Since you got an old transformer there may be some
>corrosion there.
>
>A bad return path is a very dangerous thing, be careful!
>
>