Digital Clamp Meter Advice
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I got one of these from Jaycar:
https://www.jaycar.com.au/1000a-true-rms-ac-dc-clamp-meter/p/QM1566
It does DC amps as well (most clamp meters do only AC amps)
A bit pricy & the accuracy of low end DC amps seems variable, but it works OK otherwise.
PS link to daromer's video seems busted?
https://www.jaycar.com.au/1000a-true-rms-ac-dc-clamp-meter/p/QM1566
It does DC amps as well (most clamp meters do only AC amps)
A bit pricy & the accuracy of low end DC amps seems variable, but it works OK otherwise.
PS link to daromer's video seems busted?
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This is the one I have. It does both AC and DC current as well as inrush current. It looks like the Mastech does too but this is a few dollars cheaper and has Prime shipping. Some of the cheaper ones don't have DC current or inrush.
https://amzn.to/2zx5du4
https://amzn.to/2zx5du4
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As for the clamp meter, I have one from Harbor Freight. Works pretty decently, and even has a hold option. It doesn't have peak. I've tested it on DC and it seems to show the current, but not sure if it shows accurately as I haven't compared it to another device.
For AC it works pretty quickly. I think it updates <100ms easily. I do wish it did more, but for $20USD, I think it's doing it job pretty darn well.
As for the clamp meter, I have one from Harbor Freight. Works pretty decently, and even has a hold option. It doesn't have peak. I've tested it on DC and it seems to show the current, but not sure if it shows accurately as I haven't compared it to another device.
For AC it works pretty quickly. I think it updates <100ms easily. I do wish it did more, but for $20USD, I think it's doing it job pretty darn well.
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I would get a clamp meter that is mainly just for current, separate meter for doing voltages, resistance, capacitance, etc.
Makes for the option of leaving the clamp meter on a wire while you check the voltages (testing voltage drops for example).. just a thought..
Makes for the option of leaving the clamp meter on a wire while you check the voltages (testing voltage drops for example).. just a thought..
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I have a 266C DIGITAL CLAMP METER.
There is no sound dialing. But the position for measuring current 20A, 200A, 1000A. Also measures the temperature.
But plans to change to another. I do not know which one to take from these.
https://solderingironguide.com/reviews/best-clamp-meters/
Maybe someone will tell. thank
There is no sound dialing. But the position for measuring current 20A, 200A, 1000A. Also measures the temperature.
But plans to change to another. I do not know which one to take from these.
https://solderingironguide.com/reviews/best-clamp-meters/
Maybe someone will tell. thank
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Among the products mentioned on the list, which one is the best?
How can you tell which is the best product from the list on this site?
https://11must.com/best-clamp-meters/
How can you tell which is the best product from the list on this site?
https://11must.com/best-clamp-meters/