Please recommend Clamp style amp meter.

RoyB wrote:
I used one of these SEARS DIGITAL AC/DC CLAMP ON AMPMETERS ($60) for a long time. Think mine read up to 400AMPs.. Haven't seen it in my tool box for a couple of years now.

Worked great for measuring both 120VAC AC AMPS as well as 12VDC DC AMPS.

Be sure to read the specs and get the one for DC CURRENT measurements. The AC AMP version is the most popular one...



Roy Ken

I just looked at Sears and went to the owners manual of one model and as you say it will do dual ranges. Good price too. Thanks Roy

Model 82369? Owners manual page 11....400 amp or 40 amp range

I was going to buy this one because I also have a MW 40 amp power supply. Someone else on here linked to this same meter so they may come along and be able to tell you first hand about it.

I believe what we have to pay attention to is being able to read low amperage below 10 amps. This is a dual range model with a 0 to 10 amp setting. Many of the others wont go to the low DC amps that I'm looking for.

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I used one of these SEARS DIGITAL AC/DC CLAMP ON AMPMETERS ($60) for a long time. Think mine read up to 400AMPs.. Haven't seen it in my tool box for a couple of years now.

Worked great for measuring both 120VAC AC AMPS as well as 12VDC DC AMPS.

Be sure to read the specs and get the one for DC CURRENT measurements. The AC AMP version is the most popular one...



Roy Ken

I purchased this meter at Home Depot and it has served me good the last 3 years.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW Model # CL200 Internet # 202521277 Store SKU # 363142
The Klein Tools 600 Amp AC Digital Clamp Meter with Temperature features work lights that can help to illuminate dark spaces. This tool is especially great for HVAC applications, because measures frequency and capacitance. It also features an automatic shut-off that helps extend the life of the battery. This meter comes with 3 AAA-Alkaline batteries.
Tests for AC voltage for accurate readings
Work lights help illuminate dark work spaces
Backlit LCD display
Automatically adjusts its internal range for improved readings
Data hold captures measurements in most situations
CAT Rating - CAT III 600-volt
Low battery indicator
Note: Product may vary by store.

I went with a Craftsman clamp meter from Sears. Don't have the exact model # at hand but it was capable of both AC/DC amp metering, was less than $60 and it is pretty accurate compared to my Flukes. Check Sears.com as I'm sure it's still available.