Re: Opinions

["HoneywellTech" <seccon1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nope,

Voltage is a function of Resistance, that is the point most miss. As R
changes so does  E,
and A "swinger" will show by either method only when the intermittant
condition occurs. Swingers are a study in themselves.
If we are considering swingers on a loop then we might be talking about a
group of switches in series.
When a false occurs, which one is the culprit? Some use resistance and if
the meter (like any of our tools is used correctly), it often identifies the
failing component. I also like setting the loop response to fast and beating
out the frames even using the chime mode.

All of these are good, its just that there are ways to check without pulling
the loop or device being tested.


"Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Paul" <someones-father-@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Another question then. If you read the voltage across a zone at the
panel,
> > without disconnecting it from the panel, and there is a fault on another
> > zone, does it effect the voltages on the rest of the panel.
>
> Nope.
>
> > And will this lead to a false result.
>
> Since there's no change, the answers "nope", again.
>
> > Thats why I disconnect and test the resistance. At least you know that
> > there is nothing else that is going to influence the results (unless
there
> > is some sort of earth loop I suppose)
>
> Exactly.  Test the resistance on each loop after you've first installed
the
> system.  That way if a "swinger" develops over time, you have a reference
> point from which to start troubleshooting.
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>