Paul Kallus posted:Stan, with the dial set to 50 the meter reads just 1 volt (from the bottom row of the scale you cited).
Rob - I don't think I can measure with load since the meter probes have to go in the plug and on the outside to make a circuit. Are you thinking 8.5 volts would be normal in the unloaded state? Trying to figure out why some people's Menards buildings are frying.
Thanks, everyone, I'll see if I can find a digital meter.
Right. You should be reading just under 1 on the bottom scale. That means just under 10 Volts which is what you got using the 0-10V dial setting and middle scale. Again, it's confusing for sure, but you need to mentally multiply the indicated reading on the bottom scale by 10 when using the 50V DC dial setting.
As I understand it you have the 3-outlet Menards adapter. I think what Rob is asking is to measure the voltage in one of the unused plugs. So go ahead and plug in one building. Now measure the voltage at one of the two unused plugs.
