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Wanderlodge Question: electical problems
05-25-2009, 11:51
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Wanderlodge Question: electical problems
Any clamp-on ammeter will work. They look like they have "lobster claw" pincers
on top.

They range is price from under $50 (junk) to well over $200 (more than you
need).

You want one that has reasonable DC accuracy (=/- 0.5a) up to 40-50 amps where
most of your bus readings will be.

The best accuracy for the $$$ I found was a Sears Craftsman 82369 for $60.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...ctric\
al+Shop&sName=Multi-Meters%2C+Testers+%26+Accessories

Read the manual (Sears or not) and DO NOT USE AUTORANGING !!! Force the proper
DC voltage or current range.

I found all readings on my bus could change unexpectedly and autoranging will
drive you crazy.

Regards,
GPSGary
1984FC35SB
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Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - cfsomers@... - 05-25-2009, 04:56
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - cfsomers@... - 05-25-2009, 05:07
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - freewill2008 - 05-25-2009, 07:12
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - hippieforever3 - 05-25-2009, 11:19
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - Rob Robinson - 05-25-2009, 11:24
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - hippieforever3 - 05-25-2009 11:51
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - cfsomers@... - 05-25-2009, 13:07
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - freewill2008 - 05-25-2009, 17:32
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - GARY MINKER - 05-27-2009, 14:22
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - cfsomers@... - 05-27-2009, 20:46
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - freewill2008 - 05-28-2009, 04:59
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - cfsomers@... - 05-28-2009, 14:52
Wanderlodge Question: electical problems - freewill2008 - 05-28-2009, 16:47



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