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Old 12-19-2004, 06:16 AM   #1
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Car Battery, Fuse and Multimeter Question
Hi All,
I seem to be having a problem installing my DC-DC converter for my laptop.
When I tried to connect my laptop, I managed to blow my 10A fuse.
I decided to connect my multimeter up and check the voltages before and after the DC-DC converter, again it blew my 10A fuse.

Can anyone help me with what is going on? Why do I keep on blowing my fuse?

PS. This is my DC-DC converter (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEWN:IT)
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Old 12-19-2004, 07:59 AM   #2
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checking the output voltage blows the fuse? I'd say you have a defective unit.
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Old 12-19-2004, 08:26 PM   #3
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Make sure you're not using the amp range of the multimeter (or at least the amp jacks on the multimeter).
Is it the fuse on the DC-DC converter that blows?
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