That explains why my clamp meter now reads 70v on a 120v circuit then....:whistling2::laughing:
I didn't realize it was a metal halide fixture because it was a resessed light and I WAS NOT PAYING F N ATTENTION TO WHAT I WAS DOING...:no:
Anyway when I checked it my meter shut off. That got my attention...:whistling2:
When you check the MH or HPS make sure you disconnect the ingitor otherwise it may damage your voltmeter escpally with the ingitor voltage pulse can get anywhere from 2500 to 3500 volts for short time.
I saw my meter go blank as soon as I checked for power and now the calibration is off. Or maybe it was off before and I didn't know? Its only 5 months old and I usually only check amps and resistance with it. I suppose its possible checking the fixture did not hurt it. IDK thats why I was asking.
So it would be a good idea to hook up a relay from my brass doorbell button to a ballast kit and wet doormat to eliminate those annoying salesmen and solicitors.
No 3 words for that, microwave oven transformer.
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