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eagle · 10-06-2022, 05:49 PM

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Most DVOMs have a diode check. Use that. The red lead indicates the positive side of the diode to get current flow, meaning if the diode check beeps and shows .6V or so, that is the voltage drop and direction of current flow. If it shows open, reverse the leads.

10-06-2022, 05:49 PM	#4
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,029	Re: Checking Generator Reproduction Cut-out Polarity Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Most DVOMs have a diode check. Use that. The red lead indicates the positive side of the diode to get current flow, meaning if the diode check beeps and shows .6V or so, that is the voltage drop and direction of current flow. If it shows open, reverse the leads. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."