Comments on: Solving a Chevrolet Spark M300 blowing fuse problem

By: Albert

Albert — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:41:07 +0000

In reply to Lad.

Thank you Lad, here is a link to the Mooshimeter manual: https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Tools/MooshimeterManualRev1.pdf
But you better check out all Youtube videos to get a good impression on what this nifty and portable device can do, see for instance these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTflqGN5l3c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDcbryViABQ
About your question why we use a lightbulb, the answer is simpel. When there is a short the bulb will consume most if not all of the energy instead of the fuse. And the short current will be at max as high as the current that runs through the Bulb itself. The same thing we do when we test AC adapters or other devices on short circuiting with an AC lightbulb in series. You may find it all explained in my older "Source And Load And The Enhanced Light Bulb Method" article. It is all simple and most effective!

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By: Lad

Lad — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:08:23 +0000

Albert, congratulation on your success.
I know that a light bulb is used during power supplies. But still I do not know a proper theory why it helps to use a light bulb. Can you please say a word or two about that?

Can you post a link of the Mooshimeter?
Thank you

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By: Albert van Bemmelen

Albert van Bemmelen — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:56:36 +0000

Thanks Justice, nice thing about Electrical & Electronic circuit basic laws indeed is that they are simple formulas that never change and always apply. Voltage is Current times Resistance is easy to understand (and probably the first formula we learn in school). It looks like only some laws of Physics recently have changed considerably.
According to Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity, and his also simple looking E=MC2 equation, light is traveling at the highest speed possible. But now neutrinos have been recorded travelling even faster than the speed of light. As long as those changes do not interfere with our simple Electrical formulas, we always can solve most problems in any circuit!

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By: Albert

Albert — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:28:28 +0000

In reply to Henrique Jorge Guimarães Ulbrich.

You are right of course Henrique! These things happen if I do not check a word I never wrote before is written correct. (English is not my native language. I'm Dutch but love the English language!). Thank you for pointing that out!

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By: Justice

Justice — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:35:55 +0000

Thanks Albert I guess electronics is same all over whether in the car or electronic equipment, one should not be scared to tackle anything. Great work thanks for sharing.

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By: Henrique Jorge Guimarães Ulbrich

Henrique Jorge Guimarães Ulbrich — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:37:16 +0000

Dear Albert, I agree with your expression: Often the simplest solutions are the best way to easily solve a bigger problem. This is exactly the case. Bravo!. Just one doubt: I am confused with the term sealing light. Wouldn't it be ceiling light?

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By: Albert van Bemmelen

Albert van Bemmelen — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 05:38:51 +0000

In reply to Anthony.

The Mooshimeter app warns the user when the device isn't compatible Anthony. But after installing the app the Mooshimeter environment likely won't show before a real Mooshimeter device is detected and connected through Bluetooth. But you can have a look on Google Play how the app looks. And it is even possible to use more Mooshimeters simultaneous over Bluetooth on your Phone or Tablet. Simply by scanning for any available Mooshimeter like you would scan for active Wifi routers before connecting to one.

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By: Albert van Bemmelen

Albert van Bemmelen — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:22:34 +0000

In reply to nitn vetal.

I hope it will be of good use to you too nitn. And thank you for your appreciated comment!

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By: nitn vetal

nitn vetal — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:19:12 +0000

Very nice solution you are find you are great

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By: Albert van Bemmelen

Albert van Bemmelen — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:26:11 +0000

In reply to doraiswamy SR.

Glad you liked the idea Doraiswamy SR!

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