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Clamp meter suggestions/recommendations???
I've had an old 'un of noname variety that was marginally adequate at
best that has now totally deceased itself. Any suggestions for occasional use for stuff like checking motor leads, etc., that would be functionally sotoo Fluke 333 or similar that might be less expensive (they're otoo $150)? -- |
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Clamp meter suggestions/recommendations???
dpb wrote: I've had an old 'un of noname variety that was marginally adequate at best that has now totally deceased itself. Any suggestions for occasional use for stuff like checking motor leads, etc., that would be functionally sotoo Fluke 333 or similar that might be less expensive (they're otoo $150)? -- I have a TPI 2,000A AC/DC hall effect clamp probe that I got for about $60 at Fry's and use with my Fluke 87 for bigger jobs. I can't find it on the Fry's site however. What I highly recommend for general use is: http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...ter-96308.html This is a very nice, compact little clamp meter (AC only clamp) that is dirt cheap. The only real drawback to it is the somewhat expensive batteries it uses, but they seem to last a long time. I've compared this meter side by side with the TPI / Fluke combo and they agreed on the various loads tested. |
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Clamp meter suggestions/recommendations???
On Jul 12, 4:00*pm, dpb wrote:
I've had an old 'un of noname variety that was marginally adequate at best that has now totally deceased itself. Any suggestions for occasional use for stuff like checking motor leads, etc., that would be functionally sotoo Fluke 333 or similar that might be less expensive (they're otoo $150)? -- I was trying to measure low amps for 120v mains circuit leakage , all that I found box stores wouldnt do .01 a, my local electric supply place had a greenlee for 36$ , Its probably better quality than the big outlets have, but lacks the extra functions as its only a amp meter. |
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Clamp meter suggestions/recommendations???
Pete C. wrote:
What I highly recommend for general use is: http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...ter-96308.html This is a very nice, compact little clamp meter (AC only clamp) that is dirt cheap. The only real drawback to it is the somewhat expensive batteries it uses, but they seem to last a long time. I've compared this meter side by side with the TPI / Fluke combo and they agreed on the various loads tested. I have a couple HF clamp meters, and the both work fine (both of mine use 9v batteries). I leave one in my welding bucket, and stick it on the lead so I can get a better idea as to how much current I am set to (the indicator needle on the welder is rather inacurrate. |
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