Yes, it does work great. It is one of the methods I describe in my website for tracing
problems. I have these set up to pass only 5 amperes or so, and maybe 1/4 ampere or so,
etc. I also have both early and later type (style) of fuses, that blew out for whatever
reason, fitted with wires and lamps, to use on such bikes having those style of plug-in
fuses (Classic K bikes, etc.).
Also the idea is very good for adding things like ammeters to measure circuit actual
drain, etc.....especially useful when the current is far lower than a clamp-on meter will
work well with.
ETC.
Snowbum
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[email protected]Subject: Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Blown Fuse - Short Circuit
I second this technique. Works very well.
To debug a short circuit that blows fuses:
Using clip leads, attach a headlight bulb across the two tabs that hold
the fuse.
If there is a short circuit, the bulb will glow brightly, but nothing will
be
harmed. Then you can experiment with unplugging stuff until the short
goes away
(until the test bulb either goes out, or the intensity drops enough to
notice.
Bill Dudley
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Joe Dille
Telford PA
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Robert (Snowbum) Fleischer, Carson City, NV, USA
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