Contactors in Series, Solved but wanna see how other minds would look at it.

[ptonsparky]

Typically one takes a fishing pole with them when fishing. You can still fish if it’s broken or forgotten, but it’s more difficult.

Taking an amp meter on a motor service call is sorta the same.

 

[Ken_S]

Thanks! This is the kind of reply I was looking for - a different mindset. Part of the problem I have in trouble shooting at these nasty facilities is being sure my meter probes are making good contact due to corrosion. With a clamp on, you don't worry about that. And also, measuring voltage and/or resistance doesn't mean you have a functioning circuit; having current does.

I've had much success starting my troubleshooting process with a clamp on at the bucket, also from the bucket I can complete a number of meaningful tests for continuity and voltage.
I've always used the halving method when troubleshooting and always keep in mind advise from an older gentleman that was " its usually never as complicated as it seems ".

 

[TwoBlocked]

I've had much success starting my troubleshooting process with a clamp on at the bucket, also from the bucket I can complete a number of meaningful tests for continuity and voltage.
I've always used the halving method when troubleshooting and always keep in mind advise from an older gentleman that was " its usually never as complicated as it seems ".

Yep, but sometimes, like this time, no bucket and it WAS complicated (at least for me...)

 

[TwoBlocked]

Typically one takes a fishing pole with them when fishing. You can still fish if it’s broken or forgotten, but it’s more difficult.

Taking an amp meter on a motor service call is sorta the same.

Posts like this, I find it best to ignore.