Re: I need a reminder, what causes voltage drop..

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From: quietguy
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 09:05

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Ahhh John, with this guys apparent level of knowledge do you think that is such a
good suggestion?  Especially if it is a switched power suppy

David - who hopes alitonto has the sense to realise he has to switch off and
unplug the power lead from the mains before he starts feeling around for warm
componants with his fingers

David

John Tserkezis wrote:

> alitonto wrote:
>
> > I am trying to work out in particular which component is most likely to
> > cause a reduced voltage at the supply point to its circuit. I suspect
> > there is something pulling too much current ahead, becuase when I
> > disconnect the circuit then the supplied voltage returns to normal
> > measurement.
>
>   Along with all the other suggestions, you might get lucky if you feel for
> not-normally-warm components, which will give you a clue as to which area to
> look in.
>
>

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