Filament Check

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Attach probe circuit tester (in volt range) to middle portion of each filament.

Fig 1: Attaching Probe Circuit Tester To Middle Portion Of Filament
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- When measuring voltage, wrap tin foil around the top of the negative probe. Then press the foil against the wire with your finger.
Fig 2: Pressing Foil Against Wire With Finger
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If a filament is burned out, circuit tester registers 0 or 12 volts.

Fig 3: Testing Filament Circuit
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To locate burned out point, move probe to left and right along filament. Test needle will swing abruptly when probe passes the point.

Fig 4: Testing Needle When Probe Passes Point

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