Reply to "ANALOG PANEL AMP METERS"

rockstars1989OGR Forum Member

rockstars1989 posted:
hokie71 posted:
That is a current transformer. Usually these are on big current, not something this small. Surprising to see this combination for the small current we run. I bought 0-20 amp analog meters on ebay for less than $10 each and no current transformer required, just run the line through the meter. Based on the meter, my guess is you don't need the current transformer. Test it slowly on one district.
Thanks Hokie I will bench test first. I got these free from an electrician in one of the plants I visit. Nick

Hokie I ran the amp meters in series with the load I also used my inductive amp probe on the same line to verify the analog meter is reading 5 or 6 amps higher than my amp probe. So Im not sure what to do now.I will try and investigate DEWEYS suggestion. Any other Ideas? Can you send me a link to the meters you bought? Thanks for your help. Nick

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