Continuity question

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Offline wullymc

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on: October 13, 2014, 05:58:39 AM
Hi guys,

I am not the most experienced solderer ever so what I like to do is check for continuity after soldering two contact pads.  This has worked well so that I can be reasonably ok with the solder joint.

A question that I have can be referenced on page 53 of the Paramount Manual.  "Attach a 200ohm carbon resistor to 7L and A3".  When I check for continuity I don't get my beep!  This has happened on both amps.  Everything looks fine, shiny solder, etc but am wondering why if it is good it wouldn't give me the continuity.

Thanks...Dave

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Reply #1 on: October 13, 2014, 06:00:17 AM
Measure resistance instead and confirm you see ~200ohms across it.  A continuity test on most multimeters only beeps at 1ohm or less.

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Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 07:55:40 AM
Perfect!

Thanks Mcandmar!  I did what you said and got the good measurement.  I will put your method to work in the future.  Thanks again!


Dave

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Project RPM5.1 with 2M Bronze/Graham Slee Era Gold V/Quickie with PJCSS/Paramount 1.1 300B/Woden Valiant

ODAC/Crack/DT880 600ohm

Current Project:  Beepre!!!

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