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I'm not sure what technique you guys use to test for shorted turns using a neon bulb, but my approach has been to construct an improvised "floating dead bug" tightrope consisting of whatever alligator clips and whatever leads that were in reaching distance. Followed by trying to manage all those connections, usually followed by the neon bulb being dragged off the edge of the bench or amp being tested. That's just no way to live. It's such a useful tool, that I wanted to build a small utility which made this efficient and portable.
So, I present to you Cheap Ass Transformer Tester:
This cost me $12.50 in parts and about a hour and a half to draw a quick layout, drill it, and wire it. Now I can't wait to use it!
It uses a momentary switch, with the blue inputs connected to the neon via an internal current limiting resistor and the black and red inputs to apply the momentary voltage.
So, I present to you Cheap Ass Transformer Tester:
This cost me $12.50 in parts and about a hour and a half to draw a quick layout, drill it, and wire it. Now I can't wait to use it!
It uses a momentary switch, with the blue inputs connected to the neon via an internal current limiting resistor and the black and red inputs to apply the momentary voltage.
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