Re: Testing generator

Posted by HH56 On 2019/4/4 20:37:37
Most lead type multimeters which measure current directly by being in series cannot handle the max amps the charging circuit will put out. The generator spec is 35 amps and inexpensive multimeters the home mechanic are likely to have generally can handle 10 to no more than 20 amps.

If you want to measure your output, a clamp on ammeter capable of reading DC amps is something you might consider. Some have features or accessories that come in useful for things besides voltage and current. On the clamp on type meter you just open the jaws and put them around the wire connected to the armature at either end and measure the current. If you are interested, Amazon carries several fairly inexpensive clamp on meters with decent specs. Do a search for clamp on dc ammeter and go thru the ones that come up.

Sometimes Amazons search is less than spectacular and they populate the results with sponsored items which may not be exactly matching the search parameter. On any meter you are interested in be sure the description specifically says it can measure DC current. If it only says AC the meters will not work on DC.

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