On 9/21/2013 10:22 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
"The Daring Dufas" wrote in message
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It's actually very easy to test a fuse in circuit. There are three
different settings on a DMM that will allow you to do it. Explain it and
you get a gold star. It's actually the best way to test BFF, Big
Fracking Fuses and those that bolt in. ^_^


The best fuse tester I have used is a Fluke T3. You can go across a fuse in
a circuit and it will automatically show if the fuse is ok by showing
continuity or if it blown it will show voltage if there is any voltage
above 24 volts. Meters are nice in some cases, but this little tester is
almost impossiable to blow as long as the voltage is under 600 volts.
Nothing to turn on, turn off , or adjust.
http://www.transcat.com/PDF/T3TESTER.pdf


I used a good old Wiggy for years when doing a lot of electrical work
and I'm sure I could find it in my stuff if I haven't lost it.
The Fluke T3 is a modern variation which looks like the old Wiggy.

http://www.drillspot.com/products/73...Voltage_Tester

http://tinyurl.com/k67f6ke

TDD