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Old April 10th 09, 04:35 PM posted to alt.guitar.amps,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.repair,rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors,rec.audio.tubes
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Default FA: Sencore LC53 Z Meter with Probe and AC Cord # 260388540185

Michael A. Terrell wrote:

So, you think HP or Tektronix would leave a pair of clip leads
powered with up to 700 VDC available for someone to get shocked? MORON.


No, but GenRad did. I have a ZM-11/U around here somewhere and you can
get a pretty nasty shock off the bridge output if it's set to balance
charged caps. You can also blow up low voltage caps if you try and measure
them too, unfortunately....
--scott
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