Author Topic: Newbie electrical woes  (Read 1950 times)

Offline worntorn

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Re: Newbie electrical woes
« Reply #30 on: 27.08. 2015 02:26 »
Digital multimeters are useless when testing with a running engine. The RF interference from the ignition causes them to read in error.
Most analogue ( old fasioned kind with a needle)multimeters will give a good reading when close to a running engine.

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Re: Newbie electrical woes
« Reply #31 on: 27.08. 2015 22:48 »
Morris, if the voltage drops the current cannot increase to compensate if the resistance stays constant. Current is calculated by dividing the voltage by the resistance.

Thanks for getting that right Trev. I got a bit carried away there. The only thing that'll happen is that the bulbs will shine less bright.
I'm more used to working with electric motors.
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Re: Newbie electrical woes
« Reply #32 on: 31.08. 2015 14:30 »
Sam,
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Re: Newbie electrical woes
« Reply #33 on: 04.09. 2015 04:00 »
hi guys, anyone know anything about these or would they be a benefit to us/our bikes, food for thought,cheers
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