Happy/Sad

[ptonsparky]

Happy that I really had not failed on my last fault locate, (within 3' with TDR), sad that I forgot to disconnect the TDR before my last meg check @ 500v.

Not sure yet, but am not holding my breath either. Dang.

 

[76nemo]

Happy that I really had not failed on my last fault locate, (within 3' with TDR), sad that I forgot to disconnect the TDR before my last meg check @ 500v.

Not sure yet, but am not holding my breath either. Dang.

YIKES!!!! We'll keep our fingers crossed. Let us know if it survived.

 

[ptonsparky]

Don't suppose getting a 10' reading on everthing bodes well.

 

[cadpoint]

Had 2 days of Sad, No thanks ... 3 of 5 can only be better !

 

[mdshunk]

I have so many good days all strung in a row that a few bad ones here and there are okay with me. Too bad yours also involved potentially blowing up a nice TDR.

 

[cschmid]

just think it is only cash you cant spend it in heaven so blow it now..so no one can fight over it later on..:grin:

 

[bjp_ne_elec]

What's a TDR unit cost? This post has me curious, as to whether I add one to my "tool box". Of course the cost will influence if I have "room" for it.

Thanks

 

[mdshunk]

What's a TDR unit cost?

Any amount of money, but you're in for a couple K, at a very minimum.

 

[Pullnwire]

TDR? What is this magical tool you speak of?

 

[bjp_ne_elec]

I found this - but it's no where near the price that mdshunk quotes. Maybe it doesn't have the resolution in a multi-$K product.

http://cableorganizer.com/triplett/network-testers-lan/tdr-3271.htm

I'm interested in Manufacturers and Model Numbers of what you guys who have them recommend. An IM if you don't fell comfortable posting.

Thanks

 

[cschmid]

here is one model

http://www.hipotronics.com/fieldtest/tdr1150/fldtst31.htm

http://www.aplab.com/tmi/tm16.htm

 

[ptonsparky]

The tdr I was using is a Megger CFL510F. It is the only one I have had experience with, and not much of that. Turned out to be somewhat of an educated guess instead of a WAG on the fault location. Customer thinks I'm a genius and I'm still scratching my head.

 

[76nemo]

The tdr I was using is a Megger CFL510F. It is the only one I have had experience with, and not much of that. Turned out to be somewhat of an educated guess instead of a WAG on the fault location. Customer thinks I'm a genius and I'm still scratching my head.

Our lips are sealed:wink:

 

[cschmid]

when can we expect our first payment..

 

[ptonsparky]

when can we expect our first payment..

It's in the mail. Honest. I mailed it this morning.

 

[fisherelectric]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Domain_Reflectometer

 

[cschmid]

It's in the mail. Honest. I mailed it this morning.

LOL....:grin: