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Old 23rd December 2004   #10
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Originally posted by tINY


I have heard transformers buzz audibly, usually where there is a phase-controlled light dimmer drawing a lot of power.

If you have a scope with proper 300v probes, you may want to look at the waveform of the AC power....

-tINY

Hi

I've used a 'scope connected to a small reel of equipment wire and used it as a search coil... especially near cable runs where the modulated/distorted waveform shows up nicely.

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