Building AC line splitter for use with Amprobe amp tip function

[dylanmitchell]

Building an AC line splitter using a 12 gauge power cord. Want to be able to lay the meter down and use the amp tip function on the meter. Planning connect a 15 amp 5-15R straight blade connector, to the bare lead side of a 12 gauge appliance power cord. Will strip the jack back enough to separate the wire enough so I can fit the clamp meter over the hot/ live wires. The appliance power cord is 5-15P to bare leads. Anything else I should know or need to do when putting this together?

Have an Amprobe AC line splitter but it puts weight on the receptacle when I leave the clamp meter hanging on it. With couple of feet of cord, I'll be able to lay the meter down on a flat surface and use the 0-60 amp tips. Amprobe 320 has 0-60 amp tips for smaller wires that are supposed to more accurately measure low current.

Connector plug and power cord or overkill for what I'm doing, but I wanted solid and safe set up.

Power First 12 AWG 3 conductor rubber appliance power cord
5-15P to bare leads
15 AMP 125V AC

HUBBEL 515C
5-15R
15 AMP 125V AC

[ndzied1]

Not sure if this is the splitter you have:
https://www.amprobe.com/product/els2a/

But if so, I'd just put it between 2 extension cords and be done. If you want more accuracy, there is a 10X loop on the splitter that you can clamp your meter on.

Of course, if you want to make something for the fun of it, have at it. I would only use your cord for temporary measurements.

It might be interesting to compare the 10X loop on the Amprobe splitter and the Amp-tip reading to see if you get different readings on each.

[dylanmitchell]

Good tip, I have a short 3 outlet extension cord adapter. Answer was right in front of me.

Yep, Amprobe ELS2A.

I enjoy projects and want to see what 0-60 amp tip measures vs using vs with the Amprobe AC line splitter. Just got an Amprobe 320 that does inrush will be interesting to see if ELS2A reading is any different than Amprobe. Been using a Fluke 323 and the 10X comes in handy for low current readings.

These all temporary measurements, just want to see start-up and full load currents.

I also don't like bare wire inside the AC line splitter but it is covered buy a plastic case.