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Old 10-02-2013, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TinCanAlley View Post
Can I use the scope to see if it reads the same AC voltage as the meter? Would also be interesting to see how noisy the AC line is.
I would *NOT* try that...I believe that the scope chassis and therefore the probe "ground" clip are indeed connected to earth ground through the power cord... if you happen to connect the probe ground clip to the "hot" side of the line sparks will fly !

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