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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 22, 2013
j-d wrote:
Which HF model produced the reported results?


It's their 7 Function Clamp-On Digital Multimeter - Cen-Tech - item #95683. Seems to usually be on sale for $12.

MNtundraRet: I was just using a light duty garden extension cord, and I'm sure that was part of the issue. But for rough numbers in a worst case scenario it seems ok. I'll get something better if I'm ever actually using it for a long period!

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