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defj
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wondering what to look for in a clamp meter and a dmm.found one at sears but i dont know if its decent. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/ProductDisplay?partNumber=03414179000P&storeId=10153&catalogId=12605&mv=rr let me know guys.thanks

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if you want to measure amp output need to be a true-RMS one

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so this one then?? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03473756000P?vName=Tools&cName=Electricians+Tools+%26+Lighting&keyword=clamp+meter

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also what should i look for in a dmm

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Do you want accuracy or consistency? As long as you are always using the same meters for your work then you can compare results to each other. If you want to do things that matter to someone other then yourself then you need a better meter.

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I'm looking to pick up one too, someone a while ago gave me a link for one, can't remember what kind it was but it was $350, a little too much $$ for me. That Craftsman one looks like a much better price.

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I've owned 2 craftsmans ... returned them both.

One of them, when you hold it in mid air not attached to anything, will measure up to 25 ACA

Fluke by far makes the best clamp meter. Spend the money and get the proper tool for the job.

Look for min/max settings and don't let the "hold" button fool ya.

IMO, Fluke 337 is one of the best and priced right. With DMM's or Clamps, you get what you pay for.

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quote:
Originally posted by dBSteve:
I've owned 2 craftsmans ... returned them both.

One of them, when you hold it in mid air not attached to anything, will measure up to 25 ACA

Fluke by far makes the best clamp meter. Spend the money and get the proper tool for the job.

Look for min/max settings and don't let the "hold" button fool ya.

IMO, Fluke 337 is one of the best and priced right. With DMM's or Clamps, you get what you pay for.
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fluke 337 is the only way to go

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Seen a true rms clamp meter at Lowes today. Debated on buying it. I really want to test my PA BAMF 5500/D and see what it does.

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well you guys talked me into it.what fluke Dmm do you guys recommend

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the Dmm 187's??? I think thats the model #. Seems to be pretty good. Around $200 range.

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bought a 337 today,got it used on ebay for $202 shipped

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