Gaetan, You should spend the $100 for a variable/isolation transformer. I got mine from www.suburban-elect.com There are times when you need to try a set at 90vac, when this comes in handy, also. Jeff FAX 1-413-280-0677 Jeff Dougherty Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-909-8844 VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gaetan" <techno1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 4:44 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Isolation transformer question > I don't use any ......should I ????? and why should I ??? (is it safer for > my life ???) > > I do remember when using my scope , that i did once or two blown something > in a TV .(when connecting the ground wire of my probe)..... but I think > that I may be reversed phases on my hookup electricity ..... > > I wanna know how to hookup one for my set-up : > I got a metal technician's bench few yrs ago (old one I bought cheap from > my ex-job ) and redone the wiring with switches for/and the AC outlets in > front of me . > should I ground the bench ? (is has a solid metal base and frame) > and ....where should I connect my scope to ? > and ..... if I miswired my AC ..... how should it be done ? > > I think I will work on my other bench (it is a wooden one ) till I receive > inputs from you ... mouhahhahahah > > > Gaetan Bourgouin > Techno Logik > Terrebonne Que. Ca. > techno1@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > ------------------------------------------ > Make your TechAssist database better! > Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the > SUBJECT field to the address above. > ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.