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    Jan 17, 2012, 07:19 PM
    Voltage fluctuation
    Can I use a handheld volt/ohm meter to test the current in a ceiling fixture? I have a kitchen light that burns the bulb out way too frequently.
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    Jan 19, 2012, 03:42 AM
    A volt/ohm meter will only measure volts or ohms. You need an amp-probe to measure current.
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