the multimeter I’m afraid I’m going to kill myself using
1/12/2009
I need to test an outlet to make sure the voltage isn’t too high or too low for my vinyl cutter, and I’ve been struggling to get this thing to work, without doing things I don’t understand which I’m afraid will kill me.
There are lots of warnings on my vinyl cutter too that say not to eff around when it comes to the voltage you plug this thing into, which could also lead to death and doom.
This post is mostly directed at NobleKale, my robot building comrade of awesome. What should I do/not do?
Cutter specs:
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Power supply |
110V AC
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Power consumption
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<100VA
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1/12/2009 at 7:24 PM
First, do not measure your outlet voltage. Not on an ancient piece like that (and for note, you appear to have it set to measure up to 1KV DC)
Now, your vinyl cutter.
The voltage it requires is 110V AC, and its power consumption is less than 100 Volt.Amps (which is just a stupid way of saying Watts).
America uses standard 110V AC for outlets (according to my 15 second research). The power consumption sounds approximately correct (we have globes here in the same power consumption range).
I believe that if my quick net research is correct and you are getting 110v AC out of the socket, you will be fine.
Post moar info if you are worried.
1/12/2009 at 7:27 PM
Phew! Thanks for the input Kale, I think I will proceed without a sense of dread. :D :D :D
1/12/2009 at 7:55 PM
No wucking forries.
We have similar warnings on the machines we make, but realistically, they can work on 220-250v (we say 240v only).
Your warning tags are mostly there to stop someone using it in another country
1/13/2009 at 6:41 AM
My workshop has a “museum shelf” of old, retired equipment — that multimeter may need to go there, my friend. :-) Time for a new one, a safe new one (look for Category III or IV protection, so the multimeter takes the jolt, not you!). I’m biased but Extech offers well-equipped, well-priced DMM’s: http://www.extech.com/instruments :-)