Re: [Phys-l] Step down transformer trouble

["Dan L. MacIsaac" <danmacisaac@mac.com>]

Yup.  Don't trust the color of insulation or lack thereof in household circuits -- check with a multimeter.  Verify grounds.

Uncle Fred does lots of household wiring.  Some works a bit, some never does and some will kill you.

Dan M


On Jul 7, 2011, at 8:09 PM, brian whatcott wrote:

> On 7/6/2011 3:50 PM, Paul Lulai wrote:
> > ...I plugged the transformer into the extension cord.  I then plugged the cord into a separate outlet.  It works.
> > Dan MacIsaac might be right (i dread). ...
> > Paul Lulai
>
> I seem to have lost Dan's contribution.
>  Or perhaps it was offered privately.
> (Why would a list owner do that? :-)
>   Do share the dire prediction - the  possibility of miswiring maybe?
>
> Regards
>
> Brian W
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