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Old 09-08-2016, 08:31 PM
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Any way to measure the real draw of the amp on the system?
 
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A meter....

Fluke 336 or 376 clamp meter is what a carry for work. Both are true rms meters. Both will read DC amps without having to break the circuit.
 
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Thanks , Buelligan

Clamped on one leg?
 
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Clamped on one leg?
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