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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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john_bet
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
I have a $400. Fluke multi-meter that I used when I worked as an industrial electrician. I have an amp probe adapter for it that would read up to 400 amps. The meter had a record function that read and stored min., max.,avg. over time. I could play it back and see what was going on with unit in question. It would also do peak readings. But as I said it was expensive. I have not priced the newer ones. They may do more for a lot less.

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