Clamp meter?

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Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi Scarry,
I did a Google search for Multi 240. I guess that you won't be surprised at the '000s of hits. :(

Any chance of some more detail/supplier etc in order for me to narrow the search.

Best Wishes,
Peter

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I got it from L&H,i called them,but they don't sell them anymore.Found them on a site www.multimic.com

Click on the english sign & then you can scroll through to the clamp testers.I have sent them an email,if i get a reply i will let you know.

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Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi All,
I'm uncertain that this is the correct forum for my question, but thought that the readers here would be best able to answer.

I have a faithful Fluke 23 multimeter, but it is unable/inconvenient to measure a lot of the current flows in my D3. I think that my best solution is to get a clamp meter.

Can anyone help with make/model and a source for such a device?

TIA,
Peter

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I have a ISO-TECH ICM30 Hall effect clamp meter (also does Volts and ohms). It is excellent but not cheap. ($300 or so). In this area, as in most others, you get what you pay for.

Cheers,

Lionel

Hi guys - yes the new clamp meters can do both AC and DC they use a hall effect to measure the magnetic field created by the current.

The one i have,the Multi 240,AC/DC mini clamp meter,is available from Nesco
phone no. is 1300 852 411,fax 07 32742970.

Price is around $300 plus GST

Hi scarry,
That's great. I'll investigate further.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Hi Lionel,
I see that the ICM30 is available from RS-components. I know them as a reputable company and so will follow this up.

Best Wishes.
Peter

If the minimum reading/scale is not low enough, you can pass the conductor through the clamp meter multiple times, with the resulting reading being the sum of all the individual readings.

Aaron.

Hi Aaron,
Good point.

Thanks,
Peter

Hi All,
Just to update, I have decided to purchase a Fluke 365 clampmeter. Perhaps this shows my Fluke bias, but I really believe that, once the features are compared, it represents good value for money.

I could have got it MUCH cheaper from the USA, but decided to support an Oz Coy.

Thanks to everyone for your considered posts, they gave me much to ponder.

Best Wishes,
Peter