current draw is measured in amps. Not all multimeters have an amp setting. To measure amps, you need to break the circuit upon which you will measure the amps. Then you "reconnect" the circuit by inserting the two probes of the ampmeter, one to one side of the circuit, and the other to the other side of the circuit.
On Aug 7, 2009, at 7:00 PM, Courtney Hook wrote: > OK, I've been through the archives (which I suck at) to find this > info, but can't find it. How do I set my multimeter up to check for > a current draw. Do I use the volts setting and go across the fuse > connections with the fuse out, or pull one of the battery cables to > place the multimeter in between? Complete instructions for the > electrical-handicapped would be great. > Thanks, > Courtney |
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