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Re: Multimeter Recommendation
Reply #25 –
The test leads will not be for current measurement. The only ranges are 60A and 600A, so without checking the manual you can be certain the test leads are for the non-current ranges only. Current measurement accuracy is low, but typical for clamp-on meters. For up to 10A, its hard to beat a good standard multimeter.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Multimeter Recommendation
Reply #26 –
Joan

Clamp measurements involve isolating a single conductor in a balanced circuit. For example the hot side of a circuit breaker in a breaker box.  Not all clamps measure both AC and DC. If they do it usually involves some reinterpretation of the display. The manual will be crucial for this.

In general I don't see loads of use for a clamp meter in an RV power center like ours. The battery compartments perhaps but the battery minders tell you just as much if you have one.

We use clamp meters at work with special 1' hand made extension cords that allow the clamp to select any of the three conductors of a typical grounded power cord.

That said you have found A compact relatively decent meter packing more than you will likely use. (Capacitance and frequency). But you sure could do worse.

Lydia
Lydia.
Current: 2020 JLUR w 15’ Squaredrop
Former: 2006 30IB Anniversary Edition
Re: Multimeter Recommendation
Reply #27 –
Yes, the regular leads are there, and you can use them. You probably can't remove the clamps, so they are always in the way. The NCV (non contact voltage) detector is probably on the end of the clamp arms also. Don't quote me on this, but I seem to remember, that the accuracy of the clamp readings was really dependent on being in the center of the enclosed area. RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Multimeter Recommendation
Reply #28 –
Thank you all for the comments and instruction; I have a lot to learn about "wires", and appreciate the guidance! 🤗
2003 TK has a new home
 
Re: Multimeter Recommendation
Reply #29 –
this clamp meter has a 2a current range and is good for 2% at that range, not bad for $30 and a mini meter....

there is also a 210D for about the same price that does frequency (nice for genny/carb tuning), but only goes down to a 20A current range....
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