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Old 10-16-2019, 12:39 PM   #20
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Question Can You Spare a Penny?

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu View Post
What if I have a parasitic draw? There wouldn't be a noticeable difference in brightness as it wouldn't turn on/off but rather be constant. To test the outgassing suggestion, I've placed the bolt/nut set on my wood workbench rather than the top of the battery.
A parasitic draw can be miniscule, so look closely, for the bulb's filament may show only a faint glow.

While the wood work bench may be handy, it would be more scientific to clean the bolt, and place the bolt on a neutral surface, such as a plastic bag.
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