Thanks Mike, I am using alligator clips to connect everything. But I am not using batteries anymore either. I finally got a generator ( from circuits Maximus) and was attempting to put the MM inline to monitor the ma cause I read where Ole Bob said to run it till it hit 3ma I think. I was thinking about that resistor, I have no knowledge of electronics at all mind you, but I was thinking to cut the wire with the alligator clips in half then solder the resistor in to it and cover it with one of those shrink tube things. Would that work, and does it matter which direction the resistor is pointed in when I attach it?
I want to get a set system on how I am going to make the CS every time, monitor it with the MM, and send a sample to Ole Bob to have it checked. I am wanting a between 10 and 20 ppm final product. And I appreciate all the help I have been getting on this from this list. Cause like I said, I have no knowledge of electronics. Some things just don't click in my brain for some reason. > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Monett [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 12:46 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: CS>MultiMeter Question > > Jeff, > > Harvey has a good point about blowing fuses by rotating the function > dial, but it only applies if you use alligator clips to connect the > multimeter to the circuit and are measuring the battery voltage. > > If you are using the probes to measure the battery voltage, it > requires both hands. So you have to drop one probe to turn the dial, > which disconnects the multimeter from the battery. In this case, you > cannot blow the fuse by switching functions. > > The general rule is to (1) disconnect the multimeter from the > circuit, (2) decide what you want to measure (volts or current), and > (3) estimate the reading you will get (fresh batteries = 27 volts, > current = xxx mA.) > > You then set the multimeter to the correct range, connect the leads, > and confirm that you get the expected value. You should get into the > habit of predicting what reading you will get, and just use the > instrument to confirm your prediction. > > This thought process is very important, since it develops > "situational awareness" of what is going on in the circuit and > increases you skill at using the instrument. The technique applies > to any kind of circuit, not just a simple series circuit like the cs > generator. > > If you get a different value than you expect, (dead batteries <> 27 > volts, open circuit = 0 mA), you can begin the process of > troubleshooting. If you have developed the ability to predict the > readings you should get, you can troubleshoot the circuit very > quickly. If not, you might spend a great deal of time trying to > understand what the meter is telling you. > > Adding the resistor in series with the battery is a good idea. This > prevents blowing the fuse while you are getting your feet wet > learning how to use the instrument. > > Best Regards, > > Mike Monett > > > -- > The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. > > Instructions for unsubscribing may be found at: http://silverlist.org > > To post, address your message to: [email protected] > > Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
