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Default Oscilloscope 'floating' measurements


"pfm"

Many advocate the use of an isolating transformer. The oscilloscope
probe and ground are then used like multimeter leads. Tektronix and
others maintain this is a dangerous practice and may result in
cumulative damage to the oscilloscope.



** Tek say no such thing - you bull**** artist.

They do point out it can KILL the operator.


.... Phil