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j-d
Sep 03, 2017Explorer II
That or a clamp-on ammeter. The exact one that best serves all our RV'er needs, is a hot debate topic, but this pic gives you the idea.

I have a cheapo from Horror Fright, measures running AC amps only. Doesn't do DC and doesn't do "Peak inrush" like compressor start, but it works well for this kind of work for about $15

I have a cheapo from Horror Fright, measures running AC amps only. Doesn't do DC and doesn't do "Peak inrush" like compressor start, but it works well for this kind of work for about $15
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