Got an Amprobe AMP-320 AC/DC Clamp Meter and made a DIY line splitter to test the amp tip. Liking it so far. Wanted a good quality meter to measure AC/ DC current, in rush, low current under 60 A, and True RMS. 320 has Peak RMS for measuring in rush or start up current (AC only), low current 0-60 A tip, does AC and DC current, and can measures HZ through clamps. Temperature reading are 5-10 degrees off, and my Fluke 117 has more accurate voltage readings. 320 is overkill for working on residential electrical but I wanted AC DC clamp meter with in rush and low current.
It is step down from a Fluke 325, 376, or 902 but is a lot more affordable. You have to spend a lot to get a Flukes all the feature you need. Fluke and Amprobe are the same company but build for different markets. 320 is lighter, thinner, and taller than my 323. Interesting because Amprobe invented the clamp meter but Fluke has figured out how to build a better on. Be interested to see how size compares to Fluke 325.
Originally ordered the Amprobe AMP-25 Mini-Clamp but ship date kept getting pushed back. Amprobe only has in rush on 25, 320, and some of their more expensive models. Amp-25 may sweet spot in line up it has. It is smaller, has in rush but may not have fit an AC line splitter. Also looked at Hioki CM4370, Fluke 376, 902, 325, and i410 but they were at least a hundred dollars more and I don’t know if 325 and i410 can measure in rush.
Used 12-gauge rubber appliance cord with 5-15P to bare leads, exposed a bit of wire and connected to 15.0 A 5-15R connector. Overkill and a little heavy but very solid.
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