Nelson wrote:
Not really electronics, I know, but I'm hoping some one can throw me a
pointer. I'd like to test for both safety and shorts/opens/too much
resistance. The only thing I could find on the web is safety testing
by electric utilities.

Any DIY help would be appreciated.



There's really nothing to test, either it works or it doesn't. If it's
physically damaged, don't use it, but if it looks ok and it heats up,
it's fine.