Will this meter display DC Amperes to two decimals? Can it distinguish between 2.98 Amperes and 3.02 Amperes? Or will they both show 3.0?
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The answer is yes. It displays one, two or three decimals depending on the scale you are using. However, I am not sure about the exactness and precision of all measures. In the final balance, I would say is a very useful and effcient home tool for most needs. You really get what you pay for. Without any doubt a professional requires a more expensive meter.
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I did not try this into Amperes yetBut I am SURE this multi meter will measure even a .001 ac or dc Volt
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Hi Joseph, what I found is that the 200A meter needs a few Amps before it starts registering, this is due to the high current range... This is assuming you have wired up correctly...
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Meter shows volts and amps. To get watts you would multiply the two. Volts x amps = watts or (E x I= P).
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Amperage is the same output from the machine for 120 and 240. However my digital readout never worked from day one and it would have cost more to ship it back for repairs the the actual cost. I use the numbers on the dial which work fairly accurate for my use.
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Yes. You can search amazon for a current transformer, sometimes called a current tap. There are closed types that slip over the wire (usually cheaper) and open types that can be snapped around the wire like a regular clamp on ammeter. I don't know the ratio that you need for this meter. I suspect that it is a 100:0.1 ratio. This means that when the wire you are measuring is running 100 amps ac, the output from the current is 0.1 amp ac. If you are planning on switching between current sensors so that you can use one meter to measure multiple wires, you do need to be careful. The open circuit voltage on the current transformer can be dangerously high. I've been tempted to do this but have decided against it.
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This is a frequently asked question. The voltage was apparent, however the amperes was guess work and I got the 50%-50% choice wrong. I emailed the seller and they replaced it no charge so I used the other wire. The meter has worked flawlessly for several months.
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You might be disappointed. Meter can measure down to 10 micro amps according to the manual.
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Yes. You can search amazon for a current transformer, sometimes called a current tap. There are closed types that slip over the wire (usually cheaper) and open types that can be snapped around the wire like a regular clamp on ammeter. I don't know the ratio that you need for this meter. I suspect that it is a 100:0.1 ratio. This means that when the wire you are measuring is running 100 amps ac, the output from the current is 0.1 amp ac.If you are planning on switching between current sensors so that you can use one meter to measure multiple wires, you do need to be careful. The open circuit voltage on the current transformer can be dangerously high. I've been tempted to do this but have decided against it. Yes. You can search amazon for a current transformer, sometimes called a current tap. There are closed types that slip over the wire (usually cheaper) and open types that can be snapped around the wire like a regular clamp on ammeter. I don't know the ratio that you need for this meter. I suspect that it is a 100:0.1 ratio. This means that when the wire you are measuring is running 100 amps ac, the output from the current is 0.1 amp ac.If you are planning on switching between current sensors so that you can use one meter to measure multiple wires, you do need to be careful. The... » Read More Yes. You can search amazon for a current transformer, sometimes called a current tap. There are closed types that slip over the wire (usually cheaper) and open types that can be snapped around the wire like a regular clamp on ammeter. I don't know the ratio that you need for this meter. I suspect that it is a 100:0.1 ratio. This means that when the wire you are measuring is running 100 amps ac, the output from the current is 0.1 amp ac.If you are planning on switching between current sensors so that you can use one meter to measure multiple wires, you do need to be careful. The open circuit voltage on the current transformer can be dangerously high. I've been tempted to do this but have decided against it. « Show Less
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How did you try to measure 24 volts? If you used 2 twelve volt batteries in series make sure they were connected one + lead to the other - lead. Or try to measure 3 nine volt batteries snapped together. You should get 27 volts. I think there is a calibration pot on the back of the meter. It is very small and you will need a jewelers screwdriver to adjust it. Make sure the red lead goes to the + termingal of the battery. Try again and let me know. You could have a bad batch of meters. Mine worked very will on my power supply that goes up to 27 volts. One last thing...are the 24 volt batteries you are measuring good batteries? The meter might be telling you that they are not. Hope this was useful. Also be aware that all meters have a percentage of error. Some are + - .1% + - .01%. No matter how expensive the meter it will have error tho very small. The smaller the error, the larger the price. These cheap but beautiful meters are good enough for battery monitoring. I wouldnt use them to build a computer power supply.
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This meter works well but: you have to make sure you buy an 12 volt 100 amp meter . I neglected to check that and I received a 12 volt 1 (one) amp meter ( useless) for that much amperage you'll also need a shunt and from here you are on your own because your meter must match the shunt or nothing will work . Good luck .
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I had the same problem (question). The label on the hour meter says that the connections are polarity sensitive but when using to monitor AC usage, there is no polarity. I communicated with the vendors customer rep., and was told that they had engineered the counter to be able to be used in a AC or DC application, but to save money with parts that had already been labeled, they continued to ship the new design with the old labels. They told me to use the meter (counter) without regard to the plus and minus lables. I tried it and it works.
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There is no multimeter that isn't sensitive enough to determine this. However it is usually 24VAC, at least in the US but custom bundled transformer and bell sets may differ.
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This tester will show any voltage across its probes, AC or DC. So, the answer is yes, it will register 3.6 if your battery is good. It is a good tester, the only downside being the letters around the dial are in dark ink on a dark background. You may need a flashlight to set the dial.
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Yes. There is a range button to select out to 3 decimal places. You could read up to .333 A (33.3 mA).
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It'll measure up to 10 amps. Don't forget to plug the red volt meter wire into the current plug AND put it on the 10 amp range. If you get the wire polarity backwards, the volt meter will just show negative number. You won't blow anything up. However, do remember to move the red wire back to the voltage & resistance reading plug. Forget and you could have a problem the next time you try and read a voltage.Also be looking at the meter reading when you hook it up, if it goes over range disconnect immediately.
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Sorry Calvin, I think this a great meter, however, I only use it to check the voltage on my AA and AAA batteries and rechargeable batteries from Amazon..... Works Great ! Phil Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
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Yes, set the scale for DC range, and place the two probes using the correct polarity so the meter reading is a plus (+) reading. If the batteries are under load when doing this, the voltage may be less than 24vdc. If the two batteries are not connected to the trolling motor, the reading could be 24vdc, otherwise, if near zero or substantially less than 24vdc, the batteries are either bad, shorted, etc. or need recharged. Also check each battery separately.