| [GMCnet] Amp draw [message #340262] |
Tue, 22 January 2019 15:42  |
Dean Hanson
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I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
How can I make that determination?
Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)
P.O.Box 2096
Fremont, Ca. 94536
(510) 657-9600
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| Re: [GMCnet] Amp draw [message #340264 is a reply to message #340262] |
Tue, 22 January 2019 16:06  |
JohnL455
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Without a pile type meter-- you could check spec and put in a fuse just smaller until it blows . You can narrow it down pretty close. Often a drop of oil on each motor bearing will dramatically lighten the draw
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Amp draw [message #340265 is a reply to message #340262] |
Tue, 22 January 2019 16:10 |
johnd01
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You can find the fuse that feeds the fan, remove the fuse and put a DC
current meter in its place, read the current then switch on the fan and
note the difference. Use a meter that can take the full load the fuse is
rated for.
On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 1:43 PM Dean Hanson
wrote:
> I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
> How can I make that determination?
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> Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)
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> P.O.Box 2096
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> Fremont, Ca. 94536
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> (510) 657-9600
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| Re: [GMCnet] Amp draw [message #340399 is a reply to message #340262] |
Sat, 26 January 2019 22:47 |
richshoop
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Dean:
The easiest way to check the amp draw is by using a clamp on ampmeter that works on DC. I have two, give me a call and I'll loan you one. If you want to purchase one, Klein Tools has a model for about $120.00 and will read up to about 400A.
> On January 22, 2019 at 1:42 PM Dean Hanson wrote:
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> I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
> How can I make that determination?
>
>
>
> Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)
>
> P.O.Box 2096
>
> Fremont, Ca. 94536
>
> (510) 657-9600
>
>
>
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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