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On Behalf Of Fred Cisin
Sent: 24 August 2014 22:03
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Test Loads for Power Supplies
On Sun, 24 Aug 2014, Robert Jarratt wrote:
I have some machines which I have had a while and
which I have yet to
power on. I am a little wary of just switching them on and hoping they
will work, being concerned that if they are not right they may damage
something in the machine.
Since a switched mode PSU needs a load to work properly, what do
people use as a dummy test load for power supplies?
an old automotive headlight.
I was so stingy, that I saved a two filament bulb when one filament burned
out.
It no longer had a "low" beam, but the
"high" beam provided a nice load.
also gave some extra light on the workbench.
I forgot to mention that I have used car/motorcycle bulbs before, but I find
them a bit awkward to work with.
Regards
Rob