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otrfun
Explorer II
May 03, 2013

Using Clamp-On Multimeter to Check a/c Surge Current

I'm thinking about purchasing a Yamaha EF2400iSHC generator to power my 13,500 BTU a/c. I know the odds are in my favor that it will work, but ya never know. Some of you have mentioned using clamp...
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bl0bby
Explorer
May 10, 2013
I'm in the exact same boat as you, looking at the Yamaha, except that my AC is a 15k unit. I did get the HF ammeter with peak hold, hope to get out to test it next week. I'll try to post whatever numbers I get, but from reading all these replies I realize now that I may not get a true reading.

Does the unit work for you? I haven't had any responses to some emails I sent to local dealers yet.

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