On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:43:51 +0000, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Hi

I need to check a 3kw x 27" immersion heater element to see if it's working.
If I connect my multi meter across the terminals, what resistance should I
find?



A little under 20 Ohms.



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