Let's build a "Dim Bulb Tester"

[Chuz Life]

Hey all, again.

For those who are not already familiar with "dim bulb testers", they are a decades-old idea/ device that is used to provide some protection for devices under test, when doing electronics repairs on the bench.

There are many videos on YouTube of DIY dim-bulb testers, why they are needed, how they work, etc.

Here is an example of one that was factory-made, as well.



As I do with everything else, I'm going to build one of my own design (hopefully for little money invested).

This is my basic wiring diagram.

I've decided to do something completely different from what you will find built by others. I am using Halogen bulbs, as you might see in a floodlight.

I haven't decided what I will use for a housing, yet.

But I think it would be great to use an Ammo Can!

Suggestions welcome!

 

[Cellblock2429]

Hey all, again.

For those who are not already familiar with "dim bulb testers", they are a decades-old idea/ device that is used to provide some protection for devices under test, when doing electronics repairs on the bench.

There are many videos on YouTube of DIY dim-bulb testers, why they are needed, how they work, etc.

Here is one as an example of one that was factory-made, as well.



As I do with everything else, I'm going to build one of my own design (hopefully for little money invested).

This is my basic wiring diagram.

View attachment 1267183

I've decided to do something completely different from what you will find built by others. I am using Halogen bulbs, as you might see in a floodlight.

I haven't decided what I will use for a housing, yet.

But I think it would be great to use an Ammo Can!

View attachment 1267184

Suggestions welcome!

/—-/ To test a dim bulb, just ask a liberal a civics question. It’s cheap and highly accurate.

 

[Chuz Life]

/—-/ To test a dim bulb, just ask a liberal a civics question. It’s cheap and highly accurate.

I knew this might be suggested!

I love it when my gut gets it right.

 

[JGalt]

Hey all, again.

For those who are not already familiar with "dim bulb testers", they are a decades-old idea/ device that is used to provide some protection for devices under test, when doing electronics repairs on the bench.

There are many videos on YouTube of DIY dim-bulb testers, why they are needed, how they work, etc.

Here is one as an example of one that was factory-made, as well.



As I do with everything else, I'm going to build one of my own design (hopefully for little money invested).

This is my basic wiring diagram.

View attachment 1267183

I've decided to do something completely different from what you will find built by others. I am using Halogen bulbs, as you might see in a floodlight.

I haven't decided what I will use for a housing, yet.

But I think it would be great to use an Ammo Can!

View attachment 1267184

Suggestions welcome!

Some leads and a couple alligator clips, and that would come in mighty handy for extracting information in Gitmo.