I am not too good at electricity- I did good in my theoretical classes,
but actually fussing around with it is a whole nother ballpark- and
when I make errors like this I can see why my dear hubby gets nervous.
I remember when I was starting to make this at home, I couldn't get the
current to read unless it was in series. But the meter adds something
to the process, too, so it seems like it would cook better without it.
Hmmm, what is that about the watching something happen changes what
actually happens? Some highfalutin physics concepts, I think.
Thanks, Mike,
Kathryn
On Dec 20, 2007, at 4:13 PM, M. G. Devour wrote:
Great news, Kathryn! <GRIN>
Now, just remember, for voltage readings the probes need to be
connected across the voltage source you want to measure. Very little
current will flow through the meter in voltage reading mode.
To measure *current* you actually have to interrupt your circuit and
let the current flow *through* the meter. It's not the same connection
arrangement as for measuring the voltage. Hook it up right, and you'll
never blow that fuse again!
Current is more useful to know than voltage, so you'll probably leave
it wired up that way most of the time.
Be well,
Mike D.
YAY! It was the fuse, and there was another fuse inside, right there
just waiting for me to install! I am up and running again. Now to
put
the potentiometer in the link before I hook up the power- that should
do
it.
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