AC/DC clamp on meter
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Topic: AC/DC clamp on meter
Posted By: Pod People
Subject: AC/DC clamp on meter
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2022 at 5:09pm
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2022 at 5:13pm
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I have stupid fingers sometimes-sorry for the blank post. I have a cheap HF AC/Dc voltmeter and it has served me ok so far. I am ready to upgrade. I am looking for a AC/DC meter with clamp features. i see them from $30-150. Can anyone give me a recommendation for a reasonable quality meter that will work for my occasional needs. i would prefer to spend less than $50 if possible. Thank you Travel often and safe Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2022 at 10:01pm
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This one has served me well, but it's $130. I don't think you'll find a clamp-on meter that supports DC current for much less than that. AC-only models are less expensive. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019CY4FB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019CY4FB4/
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2022 at 11:26am
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I got https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-400-Amp-AC-DC-Digital-Clamp-Meter-Auto-Ranging-CL390/312649921 - this one from HD. It's right at $100. Works well. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2022 at 3:14pm
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+1 GlueGuy. I have the same Klein as well. It gets the job done. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2022 at 5:47am
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Sorry to disagree but my recommendation is to just get an inexpensive sub $40 AC/DC clamp (be sure it has a Hall Effect DC clamp on) on from Amazon. The generally now come with capacitance and temp probes as well. They work just fine for the occasional uses we make of them I have 3 now which I keep in different toolkits (home, vehicle, airplane hangar). No need to spend the money on a high end name brand unless youre a professional electrician. Look at the customer reviews and pick one with lots of positive reviews. I've very very rarely been unhappy with using that process and when I have I just return the item. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2022 at 7:53am
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+1 with offgrid ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2022 at 8:35am
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This is like the one I got at Home Depot: https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-Equipment-21550T-Built-Tester/dp/B07HB9W8CX - https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-Equipment-21550T-Built-Tester/dp/B07HB9W8CX It works well and has come in handy at times when I needed one. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2022 at 8:43am
I have a different model, very similar, by Southwire. It was about the same price. I got it at Home Depot (I think) and I've been very happy with it. TT
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