I have decided rather than try to use my amp clamps, just buy a good Fluke clamp on amp meter that is accurate and that I can trust. What is a good model to get and why?. I want to do DC for automotive work, but am unsure of what range and model to get. AC amps would be good too.
Fluke clamp on multimeter for DC
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Stuey
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I can't help you with clamp-on meters, but I <3 my Fluke hall effect sensor. Cost over $400 though, and you might not need its capabilities.
Do you need to measure smaller signals? The i30 can measure down to 30mA, while the much cheaper i200 has a 500mA floor.
Here's my back-and-forth between the two: http://toolguyd.com/fluke-current-clamp-multimeter-test-leads/ . Ultimately I went with the i30, and use it with a couple of different general purpose meters.
The Amprobe LH41A is also a Hall Effect clamp, but is a full clamp-on meter, not just test leads. Priced at around $380.
Sorry, I don't know much about automotive current sensing needs; sorry if these leads are way off. But if you need low current capabilities, then Hall Effect is the way to go.
Rookie2
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Go to http://www.ueitest.com/ I used a DL-49 and couldn't live with out it, then I dropped it. there are several on ebay , get one and try it ! DL-99b DL-235 works on dc also
http://www.ueitest.com/products/clamp-meter/dl389
http://www.ueitest.com/products/clamp-meter/dl389
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Fluke 325.
Does AC & DC.
Good range.
Comes with case and quality test leads.
Bought mine off Amazon. Just looked - $215.49 and it's Prime eligible.
Just got it a couple of weeks ago - so I haven't used it much - mostly playing around but so far I am happy - not surprised; its a Fluke.
Does AC & DC.
Good range.
Comes with case and quality test leads.
Bought mine off Amazon. Just looked - $215.49 and it's Prime eligible.
Just got it a couple of weeks ago - so I haven't used it much - mostly playing around but so far I am happy - not surprised; its a Fluke.
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scissorman
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I love my Fluke 375. Most AMP clamp meters wont read below 40amps but the Fluke starts at 1amp thru 600amp BOTH AC or DC and if you get the I-flex it will allow the meter to go 2500amps on AC only if you have the need for that kind of AC amperage.