How to Use an Amp Clamp and Line Splitter

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  • čas přidán 20. 11. 2018
  • In this video we're reviewing the basic use of an amp clamp multi-meter to measure how much electricity a device draws.
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Komentáře • 22

  • @ZachFields
    @ZachFields  Před 4 lety

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  • @wingrider1004
    @wingrider1004 Před 15 dny

    Well done. To the point. Concise. No garbage talk. Well done.

  • @pitov110
    @pitov110 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you. Your video was clear and to the point. 👍🏼

  • @shvideo1
    @shvideo1 Před 4 lety +3

    What a great instructional video. Very useful information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @mx5499
    @mx5499 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the easy explanation..

  • @dwmaddawgs
    @dwmaddawgs Před 8 měsíci +1

    Those clamps matter which side is used for 10×, and in this video the wrong side is used. There's one wire of the other polarity on the side he measured. That's why 10× is printed on the other side. Some splitters have markings indicating not to use that side.
    The inaccuracy in measuring the 10× come from the return wire being in such close proximity as it's essentially a transformer.

  • @mossymaple
    @mossymaple Před 2 lety

    Hello, I was hoping you may have some insight of the accuracy differences of different ac line splitters. I have read reviews where some people say the 10x and 1x are off on some models when in theory they should be the same reading but just need a decimal place shift for the 10x vs 1x. Any thoughts on which models may be more accurate ?

  • @jessihawkins9116
    @jessihawkins9116 Před 11 měsíci +1

    the 10x is to measure appliances that have too low a draw for the meter to pickup. Not for precision.

  • @aswingsharif6729
    @aswingsharif6729 Před 4 lety

    Another new knowledge for today, thanks ! I am intended to create myself a simple line splitter, but then you mention the commercial line spliter has a 10x wire loops to increase accuracy on clamp measurement. That is new knowledge for me! Wonder how 10x loops can improve the precision..is it because the magnetif field increased? Also, does the loop is intended to loop close/nearwith their other line wire?

    • @ZachFields
      @ZachFields  Před 4 lety

      I don’t believe it has anything to do with the proximity to the other line. Like a solenoid or transformer, the more loops the greater the magnetic field.

  • @marcamposurbano
    @marcamposurbano Před 4 lety +1

    Did you use the neutral side?

    • @ZachFields
      @ZachFields  Před 4 lety +3

      In this application, you can measure the current by clamping around either the hot or the neutral. It doesn’t matter which.

  • @alvint4944
    @alvint4944 Před 3 lety

    hi! Will this line splitter work with both 110v and 220v?

  • @charleslane2735
    @charleslane2735 Před 4 lety

    do they make these for 30 and 50 amp receptacles?

    • @ZachFields
      @ZachFields  Před 4 lety

      @charles Lane27
      No, they don’t. Usually a large amp draw receptacle like that would be on its own dedicated circuit. To test the current draw on that circuit, you have to open up the panel box and test the conductor coming from the breaker.

    • @charleslane2735
      @charleslane2735 Před 4 lety

      Maybe I will invent one then

    • @ZachFields
      @ZachFields  Před 4 lety

      charles Lane27
      That’d be great! You could make a pretty rough one from 2 cord ends and a short length of wire. Just strip the outer jacket off of the wire to expose the conductors inside.

  • @a.krueger6486
    @a.krueger6486 Před 4 lety +1

    See here now, doggone moody electrons are so easily agitated. And often high strung.
    Thanks you and good day.

  • @emonty62
    @emonty62 Před rokem

    made my own line splitter, cost $2

  • @camiloponcep1425
    @camiloponcep1425 Před 2 lety

    Please in spanish