DC clamp ammeter recommendation?

[chriscowles]

This was asked and answered earlier but I can't find it. Can someone recommend a modest-price multimeter with a clamp to measure DC amperage?

Thanks

 

[* Boondocking *]

For the price it is hard this one.

I have this model and it is excellent.

 

[Iwannacamp]

I bought this one and am happy with it

 

[5picker]

This $89.99 one from Harbor Freight is good enough for the R/V... (less with a 20% discount coupon!)
AMES
CM610A 600A T-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

 

[5picker]

For the price it is hard this one.

I have this model and it is excellent.

That IS a super price!
Most of the inexpensive ones DO NOT read DC amps.
This one says it does!

 

[chriscowles]

That IS a super price!
Most of the inexpensive ones DO NOT read DC amps.
This one says it does!

Unfortunately, it won't arrive until 2 or 3 months from now.

 

[5picker]

Unfortunately, it won't arrive until 2 or 3 months from now.

Yea... but you get free shipping!

 

[Mike134]

I bought this one and am happy with it


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[chriscowles]

I found this one which ReviewMeta scores as 4.2. But I have basis on which to judge the quality. I don't need 3 decimal place accuracy but are cheaper meters generally reasonable good?

(The picture is a link.)

 

[TitanMike]

I bought this one and am happy with it


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I also bought this one and it's great.

Have compared the clamp amperage with amperage indicated on Victron BMV and they match milliamp for milliamp.
Just have to remember zeroing before taking a reading.

 

[CedarCreekWoody]

I found this one which ReviewMeta scores as 4.2. But I have basis on which to judge the quality. I don't need 3 decimal place accuracy but are cheaper meters generally reasonable good?

(The picture is a link.)

Great price, excellent reviews, and available to ship now.

 

[TitanMike]

I bought this one and am happy with it


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Forgot to mention that this one also includes the "no touch" AC power detection feature. Merely select this feature and hold pointed part of clamp next to wire. If it's live (with AC) it will beep and light up. Great for checking wiring that runs through cramped areas with just enough room for hand and forearm. No need to find a nearby connection to that line.

 

[chriscowles]

Forgot to mention that this one also includes the "no touch" AC power detection feature. Merely select this feature and hold pointed part of clamp next to wire. If it's live (with AC) it will beep and light up. Great for checking wiring that runs through cramped areas with just enough room for hand and forearm. No need to find a nearby connection to that line.

It's on order. The one I linked to was cheaper but I had no validation of accuracy. Some reviews reported wide disparities when compared to known good meters. Your having compared this one favorably to your Victron monitor was enough for me to spend the extra $10.

 

[NXR]

How low will the CM06 read in milliamps for the DC clamp-on function and what is its accuracy? Tacklife no longer has it listed on their web site.

Thanks,

Ray

 

[chriscowles]

How low will the CM06 read in milliamps for the DC clamp-on function and what is its accuracy? Tacklife no longer has it listed on their web site.

Thanks,

Ray

From the user manual:

AC/DC current

Range, resolution
6OA, 0.01A
600A, 0.1A
Accuracy:
"+/- (0.4% reading + 10 digit)"

 

[NXR]

From the user manual:

AC/DC current

Range, resolution
6OA, 0.01A
600A, 0.1A
Accuracy:
"+/- (0.4% reading + 10 digit)"

Thanks. So 10 milliamperes resolution. Is there any notation that the clamp-on portion is different?

Sorry for the questions but I’m unable to find a copy of the user manual online.

Ray

 

[TitanMike]

Thanks. So 10 milliamperes resolution. Is there any notation that the clamp-on portion is different?

Sorry for the questions but I’m unable to find a copy of the user manual online.

Ray

Mine is out in the trailer but i believe that the clamp is the only way to measure current.

 

[NXR]

Mine is out in the trailer but i believe that the clamp is the only way to measure current.

Ok, thanks again.

Ray