My new dim bulb tester

[tech2014]

I found a SPST dim bulb tester on a website. It looks much better then the first one I built. Now I can test older equipment without worrying about frying anything at power up. How many of you use this type of tester?

[goontron]

Re: My new dim bulb tester

I do sort of.... Mine has sockets for plugs instead of light bulbs.... It also has a ballast bypass and ground lift switch. Its also rated for 20 amps...... It's not always used to protect the load, but to protect the wiring in the walls when the load burns up

[budm]

Re: My new dim bulb tester

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpo...&postcount=112


http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3018206...chn=ps&lpid=82, third one from the left from Home depot, it has lamp socket and switch.


I use it with my isolation transformer, GFCI, when I do any repair works.

[tech2014]

Re: My new dim bulb tester

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpo...&postcount=112


http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3018206...chn=ps&lpid=82, third one from the left from Home depot, it has lamp socket and switch.


I use it with my isolation transformer, GFCI, when I do any repair works.

I need an isolation transformer. Any places that sell these or what parts do I need to build one. Also, I can add a variac to slowly increase AC to see any current meter reactions.

[tibimakai]

Re: My new dim bulb tester

I have one too, thanks to Bud. I have a transformer, which still needs some repair. It was dropped and some stuff got broken in it(the rotor part, which I had to machine a new one). Still needs new brushes.

[CapLeaker]

Re: My new dim bulb tester

Here is my dim bulb tester and my isolation transformer.