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No.You are (on the way to) an expert.An expert is a person who made every possible mistake (Hans-Peter Dürr).
Quote from: bd139 on December 03, 2017, 12:17:06 pmIndeed. It's Sunday and I'm bored so I blew up a capacitor for the sake of forum and my children's education This is a tiddler. The big ones will take your hand off.https://youtu.be/SE0SfHuzkaUImpressive demonstration and as you rightly said, a big one is capable of taking your hand off should it be in the vicinity of it, even at a low voltage like 32V, you don't want to pick a fight with with it.
Indeed. It's Sunday and I'm bored so I blew up a capacitor for the sake of forum and my children's education This is a tiddler. The big ones will take your hand off.https://youtu.be/SE0SfHuzkaU
Quote from: Specmaster on December 04, 2017, 01:13:55 amQuote from: xrunner on December 04, 2017, 01:11:49 amQuote from: Mr. Scram on December 04, 2017, 01:06:22 amGentlemen, I'm afraid I have some bad news to tell you. I don't think there's an easy way of saying this, so I'll just get it out. Yesterday I found out I'm an idiot. It's hard to swallow, I know, but it's true. Naw - fuses aren't for idiots they are for those of us that have the power of extreme concentration which crowds out all other matters. Now that description I like I'll agree it is very fair description.
Quote from: xrunner on December 04, 2017, 01:11:49 amQuote from: Mr. Scram on December 04, 2017, 01:06:22 amGentlemen, I'm afraid I have some bad news to tell you. I don't think there's an easy way of saying this, so I'll just get it out. Yesterday I found out I'm an idiot. It's hard to swallow, I know, but it's true. Naw - fuses aren't for idiots they are for those of us that have the power of extreme concentration which crowds out all other matters. Now that description I like
Quote from: Mr. Scram on December 04, 2017, 01:06:22 amGentlemen, I'm afraid I have some bad news to tell you. I don't think there's an easy way of saying this, so I'll just get it out. Yesterday I found out I'm an idiot. It's hard to swallow, I know, but it's true. Naw - fuses aren't for idiots they are for those of us that have the power of extreme concentration which crowds out all other matters.
Gentlemen, I'm afraid I have some bad news to tell you. I don't think there's an easy way of saying this, so I'll just get it out. Yesterday I found out I'm an idiot. It's hard to swallow, I know, but it's true.
That's why some of us make a fuss when people talk about welding up their own air compressor reservoirs from any old bits of scrap lying around, or proposes welding up a corroded through compressor reservoir with the cheap MIG welder they bought at the local big-box DIY store. Imagine what it's like when your little 5ml, 500um wall thickness aluminium pressure vessel gets scaled up to a 100l, 5mm wall thickness steel pressure vessel.
A new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily. All working - within specs. Quick outside clean up.One of the most unusual voltage setting systems - select 2 or 3 of 5 resistors for the 4 voltage settings.
Quote from: VK5RC on December 03, 2017, 12:52:41 amA new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily. All working - within specs. Quick outside clean up.One of the most unusual voltage setting systems - select 2 or 3 of 5 resistors for the 4 voltage settings.What kind of batteries did the Eneloops replace? Did you have to adjust the charging current?
That's what keeps me from buying a compressor from Harbor Freight. Cheaptankexplosionphobia.
Quote from: bitseeker on December 04, 2017, 08:05:42 pmQuote from: VK5RC on December 03, 2017, 12:52:41 amA new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily. What kind of batteries did the Eneloops replace? Did you have to adjust the charging current?The battery was a small lead acid (sealed) one that was installed in a bracket attached to the top of the meter casing and was laying on its side.
Quote from: VK5RC on December 03, 2017, 12:52:41 amA new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily. What kind of batteries did the Eneloops replace? Did you have to adjust the charging current?
A new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily.
Quote from: bitseeker on December 04, 2017, 08:03:38 pmThat's what keeps me from buying a compressor from Harbor Freight. Cheaptankexplosionphobia.If you're afraid of a cheap tank exploding, you should see the punch the more expensive sturdy ones pack when they go.
Quote from: Specmaster on December 04, 2017, 08:08:32 pmQuote from: bitseeker on December 04, 2017, 08:05:42 pmQuote from: VK5RC on December 03, 2017, 12:52:41 amA new addition to the LED love-fest, a 3466A, batteries dead of course but replaced with eneloops easily. What kind of batteries did the Eneloops replace? Did you have to adjust the charging current?The battery was a small lead acid (sealed) one that was installed in a bracket attached to the top of the meter casing and was laying on its side.I see. The charging current was OK for NiMH?
What's a good alternative for pressurized air for occasional cleaning duties? Attach a hose to the exhaust of a vacuum cleaner?
Quote from: Mr. Scram on December 04, 2017, 08:09:18 pmQuote from: bitseeker on December 04, 2017, 08:03:38 pmThat's what keeps me from buying a compressor from Harbor Freight. Cheaptankexplosionphobia.If you're afraid of a cheap tank exploding, you should see the punch the more expensive sturdy ones pack when they go.What's a good alternative for pressurized air for occasional cleaning duties? Attach a hose to the exhaust of a vacuum cleaner?
The downside is that it does require 1 person to work the pump, and another to direct the nozzle where it is needed.
Quote from: Specmaster on December 04, 2017, 08:26:05 pmThe downside is that it does require 1 person to work the pump, and another to direct the nozzle where it is needed.Ideal for child labour then.
Oh. OK, so the question is for Rob (VK5RC), then.
Quote from: bitseeker on December 04, 2017, 08:17:58 pmWhat's a good alternative for pressurized air for occasional cleaning duties? Attach a hose to the exhaust of a vacuum cleaner?Not being a wuss and getting on with it.
Was that the HP one with the missing fuse holder? What did that go for in the end?I won a buy it now finally. Been nearly a month now. Got a Fluke 8000A with the original 7 segment display where the segments are each made of two LEDs. Needs tidying up but is shown powered up and is listed as working. £26 was possibly a bit high but I figured the wife has spent more on ornaments that don’t do anything. 3.5 entire digits of cool The pile-o-Flukes is go again!