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resistance for iding elements

updated mon 26 jul 99

 

Christopher J. Anton on sun 25 jul 99

The idea of using a multimeter should certainly help. Assuming that all the
elements are designed for the same voltage, the resistance checks will help.
Something else which may be useful is the following:

Voltage =3D3D3D Resistance x Current (current is measured in amps)

Power =3D3D3D Voltage x Current

If voltage and resistance (ohms) are known, then Current =3D3D3D Voltage/ =
=3D3D
Resistance
(in DC circuits).

For AC circuits (as is used by kilns) Current =3D3D3D (.707 x =3D3D
Voltage)/Resistance.

Hope this helps=3D3D21

- Chris