Handheld amp/volt meter

smkettner wrote:
Clamp-on is convenient but a battery in 3 days may have a draw less than 1 amp and I question the accuracy of a clamp-on at those low levels. Most multimeters will go 2 amps even 10 amps in series for very accurate readings.

I agree but what a pain to hook up a DVM in series vs a clampon. Also in some areas disconecting a circuit can cause some type of reset and the original condition is changed.

On the other hand I've found that the cheap Sears DC clampon gives reasonable low current readings which are more than adequate for tracking down the OPs battery drain.

I'd love to have a $300 Fluke clampon but can't justify it for my usage.