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   Message 71,603 of 72,318   
   Commander Kinsey to Phil Allison   
   Re: Does a parrot's foot conduct electri   
   24 Feb 20 19:21:36   
   
   From: CFKinsey@military.org.jp   
      
   On Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:39:04 -0000, Phil Allison  wrote:   
      
   > Jasen Betts wrote:   
   >   
   > ------------------   
   >>   
   >> >   
   >> > Hello,   
   >> >   
   >> > With all the long conversation on the issue, and not.   
   >> >   
   >> > Nobody has mentioned the use of a Megohmmeter or Megger to test   
   >> > the quality or effectiveness of an insulating substance.   
   >>   
   >   
   > ** "Megger " is an brand name.   
   >   
   > Refers to a high voltage ( 500 or 1000VDC ) ohm meter - with a dial   
   calibrated in megohms.  Human skin would likely show as a dead short.   
      
   Considering how much that hurts, how much damage do you think you're doing to   
   the equipment you test with it?   
      
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