The ONE Electrical Tool That Can Replace Them All!

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In this video I am going to talk about an electrical tester that is capable of replacing many of the testers we all use on a regular basis to where, one really would only need this one tool. I will go over what it is, then compare it to each one of the other testers that it can replace, and show you how it works.
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@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

So what do you think? Does it make the most sense for a homeowner or DIYer to get one of these clamp meters? Or does it still make a lot of sense to have the other tools or at least some of them?

@timradde4328 19 дней назад

I have all 3 already. So not much impetus to buy a new device. But I do like the clamp on feature for checking amps. And my very old Radio Shack multimeter has probes that are breaking down inside (the plastic inner sheathing is getting brittle). I have been thinking of getting one of these, but just have not convinced myself I'd use it enough.

@brotheradam 19 дней назад

I have all of those plus a ground meter as well.. lol..

@maple856 19 дней назад

yes. get one of these clamp meters

@tima.478 19 дней назад

@@maple856 I've had one for a few years, honestly don't use it much but the couple of times that I needed it, it was worth it. 👍🏽

@mos8541 19 дней назад

the PROBLEM with almost all NON Fluke clamp ons is the screen and dial arrangement are UPSIDE DOWN. while holding in left hand, the dial should be ON THE BOTTOM, as the screen is above and NOT covered by the hand as is the reverse. with the dial on top you cover the screen with your hand, ergonomics are not to be compromised

@aantony 17 дней назад

I just learned this now. The 10x on the splitter is designed that way to allow for better resolution for low current readings. The hot wire is wraped 10 times on that side.

@landerselectric 19 дней назад

Great video! As an electrician myself I use a fluke but the problem with them is they are really expensive. These are perfect for the homeowner and DIYer. Not too expensive and work really well! Really thinking about making a video on my channel as well on the topic of multimeters. Thanks for taking the time to share! You’re bringing value to many!

@ralphmowery2898 19 дней назад

As an electrician in a very large plant we could get almost any test equipment furnished by the company. My favorite tester was the Fluke t5-1000. Almost impossible to damage or destroy electrically. AT least to the 480 volt 3 phase circuits I have tried it on. It does miss the capacitor tester but seldom is there a need for it.

@usa5439 19 дней назад

On sale at HD right now !

@Tsitris46 19 дней назад

Fluke is premium.

@landerselectric 19 дней назад

@@Tsitris46 I agree!

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

@landerselectric really glad to hear you liked it. Yeah Fluke makes great products! You should do it! Some good videos on multimeters are always needed. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback!

@jayortiz8617 19 дней назад

Very helpful for us rookies interested in learning and assessing tool options. Would definitely like to see more real world situational examples and demos on how these work. Thank you.

@gd.ritter 14 дней назад

@14:08 quick note for folks shopping around: Not all splitters multiply by 10. The purpose of that feature is to get more accuracy on low current loads. Some splitters will just be 1x with no math needed, and I've also seen them were one side of the splitter was 10x and the other side was 1x so you could do either. You can also DIY your own splitter by taking a generic extension cord that has the two wires visible with the groove down between them and carefully cut between them with a knife (while it's not powered) and make an opening large enough to get your clamp on either wire. If you make it large, you can coil one side so it passes through the clamp multiple times and then you'll get a reading that is times the number of turns.

@brucesamuelson7541 19 дней назад

A signal generator to trace wiring is also an invaluable tool to own!

@jeffjohnson6252 19 дней назад

I really like my Ideal circuit breaker finder (61-534). The price has DOUBLED from $75 to about $145 over the past 5 years.

@bradymengel2473 19 дней назад

Tone generator and tone wand. Amazon it.

@Blackopsmechanic338 18 дней назад

Absolutely agree

@brine80 14 дней назад

My tone generator really is so valuable, I use it often at work. Low voltage guy, fire alarms and supression systems. It saves me so much time in trying to troubleshoot and find wiring or device issues.

@littlejimmy7402 19 дней назад

I have so many Klein testing tools including everything in the video except the clamp meter. More even, I've worked professionally with DC current, I don't mess around with electricity. I will own the clamp meter, it's a little pricey so I spread out when I buy stuff. There's another Klein meter that traces the wires to the panel, that's fairly inexpensive. Everybody should get one, it's awesome.

@agcons 18 дней назад

That tracing tool has been on my shopping list for a while (I spread out purchases as well).

@LiqdPT 19 дней назад

13:35 I have one of those splitters that's also an outlet tester. So kind of a perfect compliment for the clamp meter.

@shelleybrown2266 18 дней назад

Love your videos. The way you jump right in without intros. Right to the point. Thanks 👍

@3dtexan890 19 дней назад

It is easier just to make a short cord with a plug on one end and an outlet on the other. Then just have the three wires separate. Very easy.

@Amradye 17 дней назад

The one tool I always use: a good electrician, bc I don’t want to electrocute my not-an-electrician a$$ or die in an you’re-not-an-electrician fire. 😅

@avxy3632 6 дней назад

expensive tool

@billrobertson 12 дней назад

Great video! I still have a handy device I made over 20 years ago to make it easy to use my clamp-on ammeter on any appliance or equipment that plugged in to a standard outlet. I took a short grounded heavy duty extension cable and with my box cutter I carefully separated the three wires inside the cable for a distance of about 8 inches. Then I just used the modified extension cable to plug in the appliance, and I clamped the ammeter around either individual hot or neutral wire to measure the current draw. I can't count the number of times I've used it over the years.

@leealtmansr.3811 19 дней назад

The"clamp" meter is a multi meter. With a couple of extra features. Depends on the brand/ model. I use an SC680 from Fieldpiece. But, it is not the end all tool.

@scotts4125 19 дней назад

I have a bunch of meters including the SC680. It's my goto. Great meter. The voltage detect beeping is a little annoying though. Wish there was a way to toggle that off.

@LiqdPT 19 дней назад

I also have a seperate amp clamp probe for my Fluke multimeter. It doesn't have to be a whole new device.

@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 18 дней назад

I upgraded to the kline that also reads DC amps. I repair appliances. I love it. And have the older one for back up.

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

Yeah the clamp meter I showed in the video won’t read dc amperage, the mm700 that I compared it to will up to 10 amps. I rarely need DC but can definitely see how you would. Thanks for the input!

@2009raindrop 17 дней назад

Thank you for this video - I always see the HVAC guys using the clamp tool and I have always been skeptical. Did not know about all the other things you can also do with them.

@matsudakodo 19 дней назад

I found two things these clamp meters can't do. 1) NCV testing below ~50v. Many of these have a sensitivity of 50 volts and up. In order to check sources of voltage in consumer or car electronics, I use my Southwire NCV tester which has a 12v button which alters the sensitivity to detect low voltage sources. 2) DC current draw with the probes. This may vary per unit, but the inclusion of the clamp can dictate that the design intends you to use the clamp exclusively for DC current. That's a problem because small currents are swamped by noise from magnetic fields. An example is finding a parasitic draw from a car battery. I resorted to an inexpensive Innova 3320 and connected it in series with the negative terminal to measure current draw.

@EverettVinzant 9 часов назад

For small voltages/currents, use the probes that come with it and plug in to the bottom of the device. I assume that’s why this device will read micro amps based on the dial. Considering your examples the clamp would be a 95% answer while being more convenient… right?

@BackyardMaine 14 дней назад

Great video Adam.. I have that same clamp meter. Before I retired I had a Fluke-87 and it had an amp clamp that plugged right into the multimeter. It was a nice meter but the cost of a fluke is pretty steep.

@HowToHomeDIY 13 дней назад

Thanks John! Fluke makes great products! But you’re right, they come at a really steep price. I can see getting one if it’s what you do day in and day out. As always, appreciate the input!

@billbarham9401 День назад

When using a non-contact voltage detector, always check it against a known energized source to verify that the detector is working. I was taught to do that with any source from 48 volts and higher. Even with sources up to 100,000 volts with the proper equipment.

@DanTaron-l5o 18 дней назад

I have that Klein Amp clap multi meter and didn't know all the features it has. Thanks for the info

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

Great meter! You’re very welcome. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@Lafiro 18 дней назад

Thank you. Now we need a video on power factor and those other rare / unknown statistics please!

@bigd3104 19 дней назад

I just keep all four on hand. 😉 And call me overly observant, but didn't notice a probe holder on one jaw of the clamp meter. 🤔 Really handy to have, unless you have 3 hands. LoL. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good content!!

@kenbrown2808 19 дней назад

clamp the meter onto something handy, and hold the probes in your hands.

@audiophileman7047 18 дней назад

As usual, you supplied some really good, useful information here. 👍👍👍 Some years ago I tried to find a meter that would do it all. I couldn't find anything that did everything that I wanted it do beyond household power applications. I wanted something for electronics and automotive work too. I went with the ES 597IR with 20 A fuse protection. It's made to endure rough handling and tests everything I want it to test, except for clamp style current measurements. It comes with an IR thermometer to measure surface temperature up to around 1000 deg F and is CAT III to 1000 V safety rated too. So the only thing left is the clamp meter function for current tests. I have an old Amprobe Clamp Meter with an analogue readout, so a digital improvement would be great. The Klein CL-900 is pretty nice; maybe that one is on my wish list or a less expensive clamp on if I just want the clamp on test measurement more than anything else.

@calitri76 18 дней назад

I was going to mention the fluke 87v coupled with a Amp loop but then I looked up the current price and then that unit you had makes a lot more sense or rather cost a lot less cents lol. So probably a far more practical purchase...

@Goletagwt 19 дней назад

So is the AC unit pulling 3.1 or 6.2 amps? You have different amperage with receptacle out and using the splitter.

@nwil2003 19 дней назад

Probably depends on whether it's running the fan only or both fan & compressor when he took each of the readings. Also, it could be the difference between low fan & high fan.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Yup @nwil2003 is on the right track. The window ac is an inverter unit, so the compressor was pulling more current at that time.

@philoso377 19 дней назад

Nice video and presentation. The one multimeter I longed for is one I can see the display without my hand holding it. It either suspended at my chest, magnet hang on sheet metal or both. I also want to rid of the probes that tide up both of my hands when I need to climb a short ladder. The conventional wisdom must be changed to more practical one.

@xephael3485 19 дней назад

Non-contact voltage testers are also referred to as death sticks...

@TurdFerguson149 19 дней назад

Could you please explain that

@xephael3485 19 дней назад

@@TurdFerguson149 they work by detecting a changing magnet field they don’t detect DC, and they don’t detect a capacitive charge... The tester WILL NOT detect voltage if: • The wire is shielded. • The operator is not grounded or is otherwise isolated from an effective earth ground. • The voltage is DC. The tester MAY NOT detect voltage if: • The user is not holding the tester. • The user is insulated from the tester with a glove or other materials. • The wire is partially buried or in a grounded metal conduit. • The tester is at a distance from the voltage source. • The field created by the voltage source is being blocked, dampened, or otherwise interfered with. • Operation may be affected by differences in socket design and insulation thickness and type. • The frequency of the voltage is not a perfect sine wave between 50 and 500Hz. The tester may detect at a different threshold at different conditions, or may not detect at all unless: • The tip of the tester is within ¼" (6 mm) of an AC voltage source radiating unimpeded. • The user is holding the body of the tester with their bare hand. • The user is standing on or connected to earth ground. • The air humidtty is nominal (50% relative humidity - non-condensing). • The tester is held still. Etc... do some research

@miltonthecat2240 19 дней назад

I think the non-contact voltage tester is good for a double-check or second opinion. I have often made measurements where the voltmeter isn't reading because of oxidation or an intermittent connection. Whenever making any electrical measurement, I have made it a habit to always do a double-check, even when safety isn't an issue. For example, when measuring resistance, I always reverse the leads and measure again. When measuring a DC voltage, I always flip the multimeter into AC mode and measure again, then back to DC mode and re-measure. Surprises are common when you do this, which tells me it's worth doing; the better you understand the circuit and your measurement assumptions, the better off you are. I think it actually save time in the long run, less tail-chasing.

@tacotogoandbeaux4586 18 дней назад

They are good to verify that voltage IS present. Not so much to verify it’s NOT.

@MA-wb1xo 16 дней назад

@@tacotogoandbeaux4586 This right here

@MrMalchore 16 дней назад

Nice. I bought the Klein Tools CL120 kit 6 months ago.

@Sevenhillssiri День назад

Price

@GregariousAntithesis 18 дней назад

Really like Fieldpiece HS33 Expandable Manual Ranging Stick Multimeter for HVAC/R. It is specifically made for hvac it is a base for clamp, mano meter, flow meter, temp clamp, etc and it will do everything except DC amps the only disappointment. Nothing replaces a outlet tester.

@miltonthecat2240 19 дней назад

I don't believe you talked about the "LoZ" function some multimeters have, which is useful for killing "ghost voltage" issues. (Have you explained ghost voltages in a previous video? If not, I think that would be an excellent topic to cover, with live examples.) Personally, I wouldn't want to rely on a multimeter without it. It looks like the Klein CL700 thru CL900 have the LoZ mode; the CL800 also has DC current measurement, another absolute must for me these days, since I sometimes work on stuff with lead-acid or lithium battery packs. Most of my clamp meter experience has been with Fluke clamp meters. With the Fluke clamp meters, you ALWAYS have to carry around at least an additional multimeter, since they lack needed features. For example, none of the clamp meters measure above a few thousand ohms. What's with that??? That missing feature (megohms measurement) has caused me some misdiagnosis grief, and that's the kind of stuff that sticks in your mind when shopping for a new measurement tool. Anyway, your video has sold me on upgrading to the Klein CL800. It's missing inrush current, which I use on occasion, so I guess at least one of the Fluke clamp meters would still have a purpose. (Yes, I see that the CL900 has inrush current, but it lacks the 60A current range with 10mA resolution, and it's physically larger.)

@SavageVoyageur 19 дней назад

I don’t think that clamp meter has a LoZ function. I have used this quite a few times at home.

@MucaroBoricua 7 дней назад

Those are exactly the same three tools I use to do electrical work. I don't see the need to replace mines with such a monster.

@Ezzell_ 7 дней назад

For only $17 more your can get the Klein CL800 and have DC clamp current eesding and other features

@TotalWarriorLegends 13 дней назад

Can you make a video that it AUTOMATICCLY detects if it DC or AC with a clampmeter?

@robinally3218 19 дней назад

Whyvwas the current for the AC reading multiplied by 10? and hence having to divide by 10.

@AgentOffice 18 дней назад

That adapter he used is wrapped 10x

@AgentOffice 18 дней назад

Makes it easier to measure small current

@Bassmaster1256 18 дней назад

Klein makes good stuff. You sponsored by them? lol BTW, I do own and use the Klein CL120 tool and amperage devices.

@Bassmaster1256 18 дней назад

The best Klein tool I have is the one with the outlet transmitter and the receiver tool for locating that circuit breaker.

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

@Bassmaster1256 yeah I really like their tools obviously. I am not sponsored by them or been sent anything for free. But if they wanted to do a sponsorship I would be open to it 😂. I just buy their electrical tools as most your pros are using them, they are good quality, and yet affordable. I have that same tool. It’s awesome. Have yet to make a video on it though 🤔

@Scat.original 11 дней назад

I would have like to see the inrush amperage demostrated.

@gregmgm06 19 дней назад

Great video with excellent information.

@chick-flick-cherry 18 дней назад

Thanks for saying Klein does not sponsor you. Your shoutout to them is great; however, based on the number of accusatory comments, your credibility might take a hit. Is there an inexpensive meter I can buy just to test my A/C (your A/C videos are amazing but the testers are beyond my budget)? Thanks!

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

There are just some things in life we cannot control. People’s opinions of us are one of those things. I give as good and honest information as I can. What everyone does with it is on them. Everyone wants to know what tools and materials I use, so I take the time to supply it. As long as I know I’m doing that, I sleep great at night. It depends on what you are wanting to test on the ac. Some of the things that I show in my AC videos require multimeters that have capabilities that standard multimeters don’t have. Unfortunately that usually means they cost more. But again, it just depends on what you’re wanting to test.

@CajunCoding 17 дней назад

Check out the Kaiweets meters on Amazon there are some that do most everything that the Klein does on this video but for even more budget friendly pricing.... my Kaiweets clamp meter has Inrush (needed for A/C Soft start measuring) and was less than $70 on sale.

@chick-flick-cherry 17 дней назад

@@HowToHomeDIYThanks for your reply. I posted a new comment in case you don't see my response here.

@chick-flick-cherry 17 дней назад

@@CajunCoding Thanks very much. It's $56.99 on Amazon Canada. I would still prefer a tester that is less expensive. Do I need to measure soft start (not sure I watched a video on that)? I added a new comment that includes a link to photos of my unit. If you have a chance to look at it, I would really appreciate it!

@CajunCoding 16 дней назад

@@chick-flick-cherry you aren't measuring the "soft start", you are measuring the "inrush current" of a device that has an inductive load (e.g. compressor, motor, etc.). That is one of the main features that bumps the pricing up is the ability to measure in-rush current. You don't necessarily need it, but it's an indispensable feature when you do. I had 3 different multi-meters before I realized I should have just gotten a better one -- buy-once-cry-once. Some examples of why you'd want inrush is if you had a solar generator (e.g. those new LifePo batter power banks by anker, ecoflow, bluetti, etc.) and wanted to know if it could run your Refridgerator or Freezer... well those have compressors so you'd have to measure the Inrush to know if the battery can support the max current needed. Same for a Window A/C unit you might want to run when power is out from a Hurricane (very common here in Louisiana), you'd have to be able to reliably measure the inrush of the Window A/C. So anything with a compressor, or motor has an Inrush spike that you'd need to know.

@hughjass5918 18 дней назад

There never has been, nor will there ever be one tool that that does every job effectively and efficiently. You work as a pro long enough, and you realize you need ALL of them, and then some. Just be glad you're not an RF tech/engineer.

@anthonygallo3576 19 дней назад

Oh brother,they had an AMPROBE in the seventies and your just making this video now!!! Lol. Just kidding. Nice hidden features .great job

@Bradleyscience 18 дней назад

That one does not appear to have Loz, a great way to minimize ghost voltages. Cheers

@phillyfathead 18 дней назад

Excellent, thank you

@l0ckmanjohn 17 дней назад

you can also take a small extension cord and separate out the wires to clamp around individual wires instead of buying that adapter.

@markwigdor7505 17 дней назад

Thank you for your videos. I do have an unusual question that I might have previously asked but did not receive an answer. I have what I think is an unusual problem. I have this full size freezer in the garbage which I know from the manual requires a 15 amp circuit breaker fuse. The lowest amp fuses in my fuse box are all 15 amp. The following morning after the freezer was plugged in and working fine, I thought that there would not be any complications; however a week later and the freezer is off with the outlet not with any power. Problem is that none of the circuit breakers are tripped. I checked all GFCI outlets in the entire house and all have power, so to me that is not the problem. So now with the outlet and entire circuit that the freezer was plugged into no longer has any power. Why is it that the circuit breaker did not trip? Very frustrating on what I am supposed to do to solve this? Any ideas?

@stans5270 17 дней назад

Instead of having a splitter, use a short flat extension cord [AC ext cord] and separate the three wires, and test the wiring that way.

@keeblerkelloggs 19 дней назад

Great information, thanks!

@timdavis6088 19 дней назад

For the DIYer, use on of your old commercial grade extension cords that your idiot cousin cut the ground barb off and cut a 1 ft section off the male side. Install a new female end and leave a section of wire unwrapped so you can insert your clamp-on. This gives true amperage vs the Klein add-on "splitter" that for some stupid reason multiplies the amps by 10?! Why?! I like the features of the Klein CL440. Cheaper than my Fluke meters with more features. Saved for my next purchase....

@kylehaley5433 18 дней назад

You could think of it like a 10x magnifying glass. Like reading glasses for old eyes. Makes a very small amp load readable with a meter that might have trouble otherwise.

@davis3561 19 дней назад

Electrician question: I have under the cabinet halogen lights in the kitchen. I have two strings both separate power switch. When I turn one string on the lights are normal bright. After a 15-30 second time frame the lights go dim and stay dim. Why? When I turn on kitchen lights and turn on same under cabinet switch, kitchen led lights fade and go bright quickly. Why? With all lights mentioned above are off the other string of under cabinet lights are switched on the lights sometimes come on or are super dim. Same circuit breaker. As other string. Separate issue. I have a light switch that is in a group of 3 other switches. It has 113v on it. The rest in the group are 120. Why? Additionally I can’t figure out what it goes to. Do you have a recommendation for a “ringer tool” to help search where the wires terminate at? Thank you in advance

@BlondieSL 19 дней назад

I like the idea of that adapter to clamp the meter to, but I don't like that you have to divide the number by 10.... or remember to do so. I think that's a fail on the meter's side. Perhaps Klein should have added just one more stop or a switch to let the device know that you're using the special adapter so that then, it automatically does the math to show the correct amperage. Sure, perhaps not a big deal, but just one of those little niggles that could just make the thing nicer. I have many high-end meters and a couple of Klein devices and I find them to actually be good. *Actually, I just noticed that Flir makes one of these line splitters, but it actually has 2 slots. One is 1X and the other is 10X. It's actually less expensive than the Klein.... that surprised me!*

@ranger178 19 дней назад

the plug-in outlet testers are nice for testing gfi functions if it has that feature. does this clamp multimeter have ac and dc amps or just ac?

@charlesrichards5389 18 дней назад

I've got an Ames clamp meter with non-contact voltage detection (where I just switch it to NCV), but it's TOO sensitive. It even picks up USB cables!

@harshthaker6282 16 дней назад

You should inform model no. Of each Klein Tool

@johnhooton3286 18 дней назад

Harbor freight has the splitter at a reasonable price.

@macclark5188 14 дней назад

is there a splitter to handle a 20 amp breaker, when appliances require 20 , do they actually consume near 20, ?

@cleasonleasure4832 19 дней назад

When I started we used a pig tail and a 220 volt light bulb. Had plenty of amp probes, now I have 2 flukes and an old recording amp probe. The old school amp probes we never used the leads, cuse the fuse wouldn’t blow fast enough.

@saberconstruction7224 17 дней назад

You should point out that the multimeter will do dc voltages. If that is a feature someone looks for.

@benkanobe7500 19 дней назад

I didn't see you "zero" your meter (the recommended one) before the current measurements but you always had a zero when you started. Is this Klein and improvement over the previous models that does not require you to Zero or did I just miss you zeroing it before measurements? My earlier version requires I zero and it doesn't do a very good job.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Does not need to be zeroed

@smittyone66 18 дней назад

great video

@StrumBelievable 19 дней назад

Do tools such as these have versions for working with 240v circuits. I've run a 240v line to my garage from the box and would like an outlet tester to double-check. I believe I used a 30 volt plug. Thanks!

@ranger178 19 дней назад

you can just stick probe in each part of outlet to read the two 120 volt legs and across the 240 of both legs

@darrylm3627 18 дней назад

😄👍Good To Know, Great Tips

@mikecurtis1111 19 дней назад

Is InRush current testing something a general homeowner or DIY hobbyist really needs?

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

I have used it numerous times on my ac unit.

@CajunCoding 17 дней назад

If you're testing or working on motors or compressors of any kind then yeah it's a uniquely useful feature. For example, want to see if your portable solar generator can run your Refridgerator? You'll need to know the Inrush on the fridge compressor startup. Same for a Window AC to run on a portable solar generator/battery, etc. I'd say it's not often used, but it's an invaluable feature when you need it.

@andystitt3887 18 дней назад

Does the non contact clamp meter provide a better voltage reading?

@jthomas. 18 дней назад

The clamp part is only for measuring Amps. The voltage is measured same as with any other DMM and will likewise vary in accuracy from model to model.

@oldmanmerc 19 дней назад

Um, to check for open ground with the meter just put 1 probe in the hot slot and the other in the ground hole. There, it checks voltage and ground.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Yes I didn’t say it couldn’t do it, in fact I said the opposite.

@oldmanmerc 19 дней назад

Just saying that checking for ground is just as simple as testing for voltage. Everyone knows the round hole is ground. For correct polarity, yes they would need to know which side was hot vs neutral.

@lennypaccione8047 19 дней назад

I love my fieldpiece sc660

@martinmercerjr8615 4 дня назад

I subscribe to your RU-vid channel. I have an issue with a three way switch. I think someone wire it wrong. How do you find the wire for the three and the hot wire going to the other switch. Can you show a video on this

@jerryobrien 16 дней назад

I'm confused. What is the one to replace them all?

@ElectroAtletico 19 дней назад

Company ad: "For use with all Klein clamp meters" I get that, but is it also usable with other clamp meters?

@michaelingram2549 19 дней назад

⁠⁠@@HowToHomeDIYunfortunately too often many people nowadays assume others with more knowledge about something than themselves are corrupt. Whether electrician, engineer, chemist, lipidologist, et al. the acceptance that others know more than yourself is difficult.

@jthomas. 18 дней назад

@@HowToHomeDIY I don't think he was insinuating you being "the ad". I believe he means that the Amazon link you posted says exactly what he quoted and he is genuinally curious if he can use any meter with it.

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

@jthomas. You may be right. My apologies if that is the case. One of the reasons I dislike text so much. I get quite a few comments about this or that being sponsored and just being paid to say what I am. Which is just not true and I have always turned those offers down so I can be impartial. The answer to that question would be yes. It should work with most other clamp multimeters if not all. There is nothing proprietary to the splitter to where it would only work with Klein clamp meters.

@sidtpp 18 дней назад

Where is “ The Link Below” ? l never find it, how can l find it, l can always find other videos, but no links

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

They are in the video's description.

@sloanNYC 17 дней назад

Paying a bit more upfront for a really good tester just saves so much time and effort and really not that much more $$.

@prolifeunity День назад

Uhh, why did you have to touch the clamp to the wire to get the voltage? What happened to the whole point of "non-contact voltage detector?" Lol

@HowToHomeDIY День назад

Uhh I still didn't make contact with the wiring. Yes I touched the insulation, that is not the copper and I you don't have to even touch the insulation but the closer you get the stronger the signal and beeping will be to let you know you are on the right wire. Geeze 🤣

@artyfhartie2269 15 дней назад

I wave my hands over wires to detect electrical waves.

@SystemsPlanet 19 дней назад

Missing diode tester

@martinmercerjr8615 4 дня назад

What the name of this clamp meter

@HowToHomeDIY 4 дня назад

I have links for everything in the description

@tjmooney4181 18 дней назад

Does it test dc current?

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

The one in the video can test dc voltage but not amperage. They have others that can though and I think I linked one in the description.

@tjmooney4181 18 дней назад

@HowToHomeDIY thanks I need dc mainly for my solar business I'm starting

@jyroflux 19 дней назад

It appears that the CL-440 is discontinued.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Yeah was fairly recent they did that. I love mine. But the CL445 is pretty much the exact same meter with a slightly smaller clamp.

@offertunatea 19 дней назад

All-in-one except portability

@arthendrickson4860 18 дней назад

6:30 The flow of electricity produces a magnetic field AROUND the conductor. Physics.

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

I think I said that at the beginning of the video about the NCVT.

@markfreiner3282 19 дней назад

oh a V O M what a surprise thank you so much.

@Mike-B-Jackson 19 дней назад

Yeah, but it’s Klein. I had a CL800 and it started doing this thing where it beeps rapidly when you turn it on. No, not batteries, and I barely used it. Turns out a bunch of people had the same issue. Klein won’t replace. Got a fluke and it’s just so much more quality, and hasn’t broken yet lol.

@bigd3104 19 дней назад

I agree. Fluke is the only way to go. Worth the $$

@Numenor7 18 дней назад

Why does it multiply by ten?

@jthomas. 18 дней назад

It's wrapped ten times internally. Improves the ability to resolve very small currents.

@roymercer6967 11 дней назад

There is no such thing as amperage. It's current. Amps is a measurement of current.

@HowToHomeDIY 11 дней назад

Yes nobody said otherwise.

@oantech4252 19 дней назад

I won't buy a clamp-on amp meter unless it can measure both AC and DC current such as an automotive starter ~30 amps DC etc.. From what I can read in its specs, this one only measures micro-amps.. 👎 I have an older Craftsman that measures clamp-on AC and DC amps.

@derekpeevey1570 18 дней назад

while a clamp meter is a good addition to a tool kit it does not take the place of a DMM if you know how to actually use a DMM. if all you do is wire houses then sure it can be an ok single use device. but a replacement? no. not convenient and not really practical in all places. a home owner can get by with a $10 DMM from harbor freight. and a home inspector might could as well. maybe the rookie on the job site can. but if you really know what you are doing then a real full function DMM will server you much better.

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

How so? The clamp meter in the video is a form of DMM and has almost all the features and capabilities as the MM700 I have in the video which is a very capable MM. The $10 one at harbor freight doesn’t have nearly the capabilities as the clamp meter in the video.

@Android_Warrior 19 дней назад

Amazon link for these clamp meter has some complaints and returns.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

As does everything. It has 4.5 stars which is quite good on Amazon.

@Slickizme 18 дней назад

I hate it when demonstrators shake, whatever they’re displaying, while they’re talking. Why do you feel necessary to do that? I can’t see crap when it’s shaking around!

@a9ball1 19 дней назад

I find it interesting that when I looked at it on Amazon it had a frequent return warning ⚠️. Odd

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Very odd as it has good reviews.

@a9ball1 18 дней назад

It surprised me too. I went and looked at the reviews and most of the 1 star were due to them being defective or failing fairly quickly. Maybe a bad run or something?

@HowToHomeDIY 18 дней назад

Maybe so. You see I have plenty of Klein tools and I have yet to have an issue like that. One time I thought there was an issue but then realized it was user error 😂

@AsForetold 19 дней назад

Your Amazon link goes to the CL445 not the CL440 in your video

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Yes, the CL440 was recently discontinued. Don't know why as it is a great MM. The CL445 is basically the same clamp meter, just a little smaller clamp.

@flores7447 5 дней назад

Yeah, but you still can’t GFI test….

@HowToHomeDIY 5 дней назад

Huh?

@katekate7579 4 дня назад

The outlet tester has a button to trip GFI circuite to test them, clamp does not

@HowToHomeDIY 4 дня назад

@katekate7579 and? Didn’t I say I still recommended having it?

@snake10566 19 дней назад

If it can't do THD, don't talk to me.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

None of your standard multimeters can read THD. Typically going to spend like $2000 for something that can do that. Most have no need for that either.

@snake10566 19 дней назад

@@HowToHomeDIY there is one that measures thd for 350 bucks. But even that seems too much. I think you just use an FFT to calculate it, and plenty of chips can do that, so im annoyed by the lack of cheap THD devices.

@ShakerHP 19 дней назад

You must be getting paid by Klein

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

Never been paid a dime by them or received any free tools from them. Just feel like they make quality tools but still at an affordable price. But hey Klein, if you are reading this, send me an e-mail! 🤣

@ShakerHP 19 дней назад

@@HowToHomeDIY You don’t care for Fluke products? I always used Fluke at the factory..

@tima.478 19 дней назад

@@ShakerHP He just said AFFORDABLE! 🤣

@ShakerHP 19 дней назад

@@tima.478 why yes, yes he did!

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

@tima.478 what do you expect $10? Go buy one of those and let me know how long it lasts and all of its capabilities. Yes the Kleins in my opinion are very fairly priced especially when you compare them to Fluke.

@dany67230 11 дней назад

Beaucoup de paroles pour pas grand chose, rien qu’un multimetre de plus

@hokiebama1187 17 дней назад

Klein is poop. Ride or die with Fluke

@MrDanharmon 14 дней назад

I think I'd hate it if I had it. It's clunky and EVERY multimeter can check outlets and with the clamp, you have to use the leads. Clunky. Zero stars lol

@plain-train2512 19 дней назад

Thought I would be learning someting....... I was wrong. Today, this video is sponsored by Klein tools.

@HowToHomeDIY 19 дней назад

So just because you personally didn't learn anything it must mean the video is sponsored? I have not received a dime or tool from them. I just personally only buy Klein because they are quality tools that many of the pros use but yet are still affordable. But hey Klein if you see this, give me a call! If I am going to get accused of being sponsored, might as well get something out of it! 🤣

@plain-train2512 18 дней назад

@@HowToHomeDIY I was expecting something I have never seen before that's all and it seemed very Klein centric as if they were sponsoring your video. This video was great just like the other I have learn so much from that's why I subscribe to your page.

@cleasonleasure4832 19 дней назад

Can’t use a clamp meter to read end of line resistors for fire alarms.

@cleasonleasure4832 19 дней назад