curtley 0 Posted January 21, 2007 does anyone know how to test milli amps at the end of a run using a mutlimeter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Flannel 0 Posted January 22, 2007 You mean the current draw of the device? No problem. Make sure your meter can measure amperage. If you're not sure what the current draw will be, start with the highest possible setting (some meters go up to 10 Amps), because if it overloads the amp meter there is usually a tiny fuse inside that will be a pain to replace. Remove the power positive from the device, connect incoming power positive to the red lead. Connect the black lead (common) to the positive terminal of the device. A better idea might be to measure the current at the power supply, because that will include the current needed to push through the wire length, not just at the device itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted January 22, 2007 A better idea might be to measure the current at the power supply, because that will include the current needed to push through the wire length, not just at the device itself. I thought that current in series connection is same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd 0 Posted January 22, 2007 Yes, current in a series circuit should measure the same at all points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted January 22, 2007 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16882715001 here is another toy I found for figuring out "how much? this little device has explain many questions.........ie...."my electric bill went up 200 bucks after you plugged in that DVR and camera's". I used this to show positive proof that 6 camera's, a monitor, and a DVR use less than a frig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
