Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #17685
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Back-up alternator thoughts (was: Amps required to run engine & amp- hours available)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:45:12 -0600
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message

Being an electric vehicle type, I have a DC clamp-on ammeter. I use it
constantly. It would be the ideal tool to use to measure the current draw
for each of the loads on your airplane. It would also be useful in load
testing (capacity testing) your battery. You can get one used for about
$100. New, they cost about twice that. Be careful to get one that measures
DC amps, (not just AC)

 
OK, I'm holding you personally responsible for the fact that I spent a couple hours looking at DC clamp on meters.  I've often needed one, but for some reason never got one.  I now have an Extech 380947 on the way.  
 
Cheers,
Rusty (work to do, but customers won't let me have the machine, pays the same though)

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