JD talks about clamp meters and digital multimeters, and when you might want to use one over the other. Visit www.kleintools.com/catalog/tes... to learn more about our test & measurement products.
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@KX369 жыл бұрын
How to choose between a clamp meter and a DMM in 5 seconds: If you want to measure high currents >10A of 50-400Hz AC (some meters can do DC too), you need a clamp meter, if not, you're better off with a DMM. Clamp meters are inherently less accurate and designed for work on high power distribution boards, automotive etc. If that's you ,get a clamp meter. Simple. All the meters shown in the video are at the far entry level but good meters get very expensive very fast and even the best clamp meters still aren't particularly accurate and tend to drift over a few minutes and need to be taken away from the current source and zero'd frequently.
@whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын
Would a lamp work to monitor a 3 stage charger on my rv? I need something to watch all 3 stages to make sure it’s dropping down like it should because it’s cooked 2 new batteries and I need to get to the bottom of it.
@Mrcloc8 жыл бұрын
0.5V can send 300A easy. 6000V can send 100 microamps. The fact that you're breaking a high current circuit doesn't necessarily mean you're creating danger. Just thought I'd clear that up. Multimeters can measure DC at a far smaller cost. Clamp meters are usually made to measure AC, 50/60 Hz.
@rogelioantonio91799 жыл бұрын
buena explicacion gracias
@JViello6 жыл бұрын
The title is all wrong. This is not a "how to choose" video it's "how each reads amperage". I was looking for a video that would give the pro's and con's of each meter to better determine which would meet my needs. I've always had DMM's but am considering picking up a hall effect clamp meter and still don't know if that's a good idea after watching this video. Where would a clamp meter fall short vs a DMM?
@cekpi75 жыл бұрын
Accuracy, clamp meters are not as good at lower range. I only use clamp at more than 5A or if i can't disconnect one of the wires.
@McmM-ck1op4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot that was very helpful you guys ay Klein tools are the best.👍
@ElaBueLoRocKnRoll8 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the term parallel is used correct here? you can actually check Volts in parallel and with Amps there's no physical contact using the clamp meter.
@rickyg76626 жыл бұрын
right on, very helpful.
@whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын
I need something to watch my converter battery charger on my RV. Would a amp clamp be the best way to monitor that? It has a 3 stage charger and I need to check to see if it’s stepping down like it should.
@hebertglauber75034 жыл бұрын
I would like to know why the klein tools cl2300 was stopped from manufacturing.
@guywilliams3340 Жыл бұрын
I use a Klein CL800 clamp multimeter, a really important feature not made known by virtually all meter makers is "refresh rate" of the screen. I had to ask Klein directly what their refresh rate was and even the person on the phone didn't fully realise what I needed to know. There are two refresh rates on meters 1. Measurement of voltage/current, etc. ("Meter refresh rate") 2. How often measurements taken are passed to the screen ("display refresh rate"). I bought the CL800 because it was the only one I could find that met my other needs as well as provided a high refresh rate. I can't remember what the rate is but it's great. Display refresh rate x Meter refresh rate is very important when measuring quicker changing values. I regularly need to measure triacs that control heating elements on industrial ovens. I need to see full current draw and zero current draw as triacs have a number of failure modes e.g. full on, full off and permanent half on, etc. As your meter is really good at this it would be helpful to do a video on it for visual explanation with numbers for the refresh rates. Fluke are great meters but suck at refresh rates!!
@danielch66628 ай бұрын
why not a scope? Real question. I don't know. I'm not an electrical engineer.
@MiguelHernandez-rw4xu7 жыл бұрын
Good Video
@Robert-ug5hx2 жыл бұрын
Klein hands tools are excellent, I have lots qnd lots more. Leave the test meters ro well established test equipment manufacturers
@AlwaysBeSmart6745 жыл бұрын
He didn’t explain why you buy the digital one instead? Going off this video there would be no reason to buy the digital one since it’s just more difficult to use and can’t read as many amps
@tubfragr22703 жыл бұрын
Did you get the answer for that? Then why the heck did digital multimeters even exist?
@nighthawk3263 жыл бұрын
@@tubfragr2270 For more accurate reading of low amp (below 5)
@wt53904 жыл бұрын
With a clamp meter can you still opt to measure current via leads in serie?
@KleinToolsVideo4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Please send us a private message to tradesmanclub@kleintools.com and we'll refer your question to one of our product experts. Thanks!
@puncheex27 жыл бұрын
It appears to me that a clamp meter is simply a DMM with an additional function to measure AC amperage using the clamp. I know of no reason why the other functions of the meter should be any less accurate that they could be for an equivalently priced meter. The clamp uses a half of a transformer winding built into the clamp to measure the current draw in the wire (the other half of the transformer) through it. Other than that, same-ol same-ol. OK, I just learned there are two kind of clamps: the transformer method and a Hall effect sensor method. The Hall Effect meter differs in that it can measure DC current as well as AC.The Hall Effect meter works on a magnetic field, and is sensitive to local magnetic fields, so it should be zeroed out before a measurements is taken. And, of course, its bound to be more expensive, but what else is new?
@danielch66628 ай бұрын
Just bought one. Has everything including AC/DC inrush and min/max. $15. 😁
@RaviSingh-xo7my6 жыл бұрын
Sir my clamp multimeter DC Current Rang is 0-6000 µA it means i can not measure even 1 amp dc current with this?? and if i do this it can be brunt?
@skatewithvanz5 жыл бұрын
Ravi Singh thats 6a
@anell3w6 ай бұрын
thats 6mA@@skatewithvanz
@mariomarionetas44453 жыл бұрын
Seems like a no brainer.... I’m a plumber apprentice I guess I’m going for the clamp one ... I don’t really want to open a circuit when testing for current,
@Nick-rl8pn7 жыл бұрын
Reading elsewhere I have learned that DMMs typically measure in milliunit resolutions, making them ideal for electronic work, while clamp meters only measure up to tenths of a unit, which is insufficient for electronic work, but fine for electrical work. Is that still true or has current clamp accuracy improved to match DMMs by now? I've also read that some multimeters come with clamp accessories that you plug in so your DMM can be used like a current clamp. But I don't know if these attachments are considered to be as accurate as clamp meters. If they are it would seem that DMMs are all around superior, provided they come with this accessory. Can anyone provide further insight on these questions?
@stephenfiore99606 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Olson .....I think some clamp meters also come with 2 test leads.
@butzbravo60963 жыл бұрын
How to order cl800 how much give me some link thanks
@KleinToolsVideo3 жыл бұрын
You can find stocking store and online distributors listed here: www.kleintools.com/catalog/clamp-meters/digital-clamp-meter-ac-auto-range-trms-low-impedance-loz-auto
@butzbravo60963 жыл бұрын
@@KleinToolsVideo i am from philippines
@Nezello3 жыл бұрын
You have to seperate wires to measure them with the clamp, say an extension cord...
@mohdyazidmahmod3623 жыл бұрын
Clamp for am reading. Multimeter for volt reading.
@stephenfiore99606 жыл бұрын
Could have explained how to get a current reading better. Why just a 2 minute video when there is so much you can discuss. Does KZfaq charge for this vid?
@KMaddening9 жыл бұрын
Thanks - but why would you ever buy a multimeter instead of a clamp meter, other than price?
@puncheex27 жыл бұрын
AFAIK, there is no reason a clamp meter cannot be entirely equivalent to a DMM; it is, in fact, a DMM with the additional AC current ranges and the do-hickey to use it with.
@borislum19989 ай бұрын
if you are not sure how to do it and with what meter, get a professional electrician to measure the current. this way you are sure to be alive to get the information of the amperage from the qualified electrician. ever see an DIY-er with a big hairdo?
@letsgetto1millwithoutvids5 жыл бұрын
You don't need to measure in circuit you can measure in parallel to.
@nimoy0073 жыл бұрын
If you mean that you don't have to measure with a standard MM in parallel...you're incorrect. To measure current, an ammeter has to have low resistance because if it had high resistance, it would affect the flow of current *itself* and thus could never measure the current flow accurately. Because voltage is constant in parallel, if you place a low resistance load (the meter) in parallel with a component in a circuit, the majority of the current will flow through the meter and destroy it (or blow the fuse). There's a reason the position of the leads on a meter *must* be changed to measure current. *DON'T EVER* measure current *in parallel.*