Self-Powered Test Light

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A self-powered test light (J 21008-A) can be used to check for continuity. This tool is made up of a light bulb, Battery and two leads. If the leads are touched together, the bulb will go ON.

A self-powered test light is used only on an unpowered circuit. First remove the fuse which feeds the circuit you're working on. Select two specific points along the circuit through which there should be continuity. Connect one lead of the self-powered test light to each point. If there is continuity, the test light circuit will be completed and the bulb will go ON.

NEVER use a self-powered test light on circuits that contain solid state components, since damage to these components may result.
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