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Clamp meters AC/DC

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  1. In the Pines

    In the Pines

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    Any sparkies here?
    Have you purchased a newer clamp meter in the last few years or using a newer model?
    I'm looking for a 600 amp (400 amp would be fine )AC/DC trms clamp meter capable of dc micro amps, inrush and loz as well. any recommendations?

    Currently using a kaiweets 208d (with a fluke 27fm as backup)and it's ok but has limitations in certain situations. screen issues in full sun, not a fan of the selector on it etc.
    It is really terrible up on a roof trying to get a reading off a compressor and can barely see the numbers let alone get a picture of the reading.
    But its still a decent accurate meter especially for that price. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a cheapy for sure.

    brands and models I've looked over and to give an idea are
    fluke 375fc
    Amprobe 330
    Klein c810. (that screen is a great selling point for me)
    If the fluke is made in China it's a hard pass as well any others though. I have a china made one, why pay more for another one?
     
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  2. brenndatomu

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    I have Fluke, but 20+ years old so I'm sure obsolete model number, if not, probably not the same anymore anyways.
     
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