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DC clamp meter [message #264826]

Sun, 26 October 2014 00:44

bukzin

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I am thinking I should buy a good meter to read DC current.

Something in the 1amp to 40amp range would allow me to use it
on the coach and the new solar system going on my house.

Thoughts on which to buy?

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: DC clamp meter [message #264828 is a reply to message #264826]

Sun, 26 October 2014 04:53

Ken Burton

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Most good AC clamp meters have an accuracy of around 1%. Most good AC/DC clamp meters have an accuracy of around 2%. If you can live with an accuracy of 3% this is the cheapest one I know of that does DC amps.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-digital-clamp-on-ammeter/p-03482369000P

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] DC clamp meter [message #264830 is a reply to message #264826]

Sun, 26 October 2014 05:40

Mr ERFisher

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On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 10:45 PM, Richard wrote:

> I am thinking I should buy a good meter to read DC current.
>
>
> SHOOT YOUR SELF :>)

but being a 60 year electronic-er

i suggest you would be better served with this meter

http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2014/03/check-your-battery-system-through-your.html

JWID
erf

> Something in the 1amp to 40amp range would allow me to use it
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>
> Thoughts on which to buy?
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Re: [GMCnet] DC clamp meter [message #264844 is a reply to message #264830]

Sun, 26 October 2014 10:18

bukzin

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Gene,

I bought your plug in version for my SOB; very helpful.

Think it might need some heavy mods to work on my home solar system!

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: DC clamp meter [message #264845 is a reply to message #264828]

Sun, 26 October 2014 10:39

bukzin

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Ken Burton wrote on Sun, 26 October 2014 02:53

Most good AC clamp meters have an accuracy of around 1%. Most good AC/DC clamp meters have an accuracy of around 2%. If you can live with an accuracy of 3% this is the cheapest one I know of that does DC amps.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-digital-clamp-on-ammeter/p-03482369000P

I read somewhere that with meters in this lower price range
that the accuracy is poorest in the 1 to 5 amp range.

Is that correct or is it a weakness across the whole operating range?

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] DC clamp meter [message #264847 is a reply to message #264844]

Sun, 26 October 2014 11:13

powerjon

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RadioShack sells a True-RMS Digital clamp-on Multimeter and it is on sale until 10-28 and it is marked off 33%. Go to radioshack.com and do a search for Catalog#:22-172 and it is model 2200172. Good meter with broad ranges and up to 800 Amps AC or DC. The users manual is also available to read.

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan

> On Oct 26, 2014, at 11:18 AM, Richard wrote:
>
> Gene,
>
> I bought your plug in version for my SOB; very helpful.
>
>
> Think it might need some heavy mods to work on my home solar system!
> --
> Bukzin
> 1977 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] DC clamp meter [message #264848 is a reply to message #264847]

Sun, 26 October 2014 12:05

bukzin

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I will have to read the reviews, only 2 stars.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4439164

And good reviews here on same model. Interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-True-RMS-Digital-Clamp-on-Multimeter/dp/B0058EDHYY

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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