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tlukasavige172
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015

Can I Read How Many Amps Are Being Used W/ A Multimeter?

I have this multimeter http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/multimeters/electricians-multimeter and I'm wondering if there is a way to read how many amps my trailer is using with the lights turned on? I ...
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korbe
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
I used my cheap meter and it worked well at letting me know how many amps each of my 12-volt things used. I would only turn on, then off one item at a time so not to max out the meter.

And yes, disconnect the positive, then connect the meter to the positive battery terminal, and the other prong to the cable you just disconnected.

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