Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Will White]

Hey Wrenches,

Thanks for all the meter advice. I went with Jays suggestion of the Hioki
CM4372. It's got all the features you could ever want including:
Auto AC/DC current and voltage sensing (no AC volts or DC volts setting,
same for current)
Bluetooth app that can data log and create reports
Can measure DC current and voltage at the same time
Max, Min, Average measurements
Inrush current measurements
It's rated for 1,500 VDC and has 20 A and 600 A current measurements so you
get the low current accuracy similar to a Fluke 325.
Plus a bunch of other features

I'd strongly suggest checking it out, they have great videos on their
website: https://www.hioki.com/en/products/detail/?product_key=6362

I got it from testequipmentdepot.com for $330 plus free shipping and they
had them in stock.

It's even got a picture of a PV array on the box!

Thanks,
Will


On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM jay  wrote:

> HI Will,
>
> I found this unit from Japan.  Hioki CM4372
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White  wrote:
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my
> meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for
> 1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I
> won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC
> systems.
>
> The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a
> multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can
> only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is
> the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the
> budget.
>
> Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you
> techs in the field using?
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Kevin Pegg]

I've been packing a Hioki Power Quality Analyser along with me to all manner of 
remote sites for at least a decade. It has performed perfectly and would not 
hesitate to recommend that brand.

Kevin

From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf 
Of Will White
Sent: September-13-18 12:19 PM
To: RE-wrenches 
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

I've google searched for 1,500 VDC meters and didn't come up with anything 
other than the Amprobe model.

I looked at the Hioki website and it looks pretty amazing and it costs around 
$340. It's got many features plus it hooks to an app via bluetooth so it can 
datalog.

On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 2:18 PM 
mailto:solar1onl...@charter.net>> wrote:
Hi Will, Jay, et al,

I have three years experience with a lower capacity Hioki clamp meter and could 
not be more pleased.

Have you investigated what a Google search offers?

Thanks,

Bill Loesch
314 631 1094



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From: "jay"
To: "RE-wrenches"
Cc:
Sent: Thursday September 13 2018 10:07:17AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

HI Will,

I found this unit from Japan.
Hioki CM4372

jay

peltz power



On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White 
mailto:w...@solarenergy.org>> wrote:

Hello Wrenches,

I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my 
meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for 1,500 
VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I won't have 
to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC systems.

The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a 
multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can only 
measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is the 
Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the budget.

Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you 
techs in the field using?

Thanks,
Will

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Jerry Shafer]

Will, Wrenches
Fluke make quite a few, the 381 and 376 are both 1000vdc/vac, they do ac
and dc amps also which most cheaper units only do AC amps.  There are more
too, l have found its best to stay away from some of the less known meters
brands, my scopes are even higher but so is the cost.
Jerry

On Thu, Sep 13, 2018, 8:07 AM jay  wrote:

> HI Will,
>
> I found this unit from Japan.  Hioki CM4372
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White  wrote:
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my
> meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for
> 1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I
> won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC
> systems.
>
> The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a
> multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can
> only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is
> the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the
> budget.
>
> Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you
> techs in the field using?
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Will White]

I've google searched for 1,500 VDC meters and didn't come up with anything
other than the Amprobe model.

I looked at the Hioki website and it looks pretty amazing and it costs
around $340. It's got many features plus it hooks to an app via bluetooth
so it can datalog.

On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 2:18 PM  wrote:

> Hi Will, Jay, et al,
>
> I have three years experience with a lower capacity Hioki clamp meter and
> could not be more pleased.
>
> Have you investigated what a Google search offers?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Loesch
> 314 631 1094
>
>
> -
> From: "jay"
> To: "RE-wrenches"
> Cc:
> Sent: Thursday September 13 2018 10:07:17AM
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters
>
> HI Will,
>
> I found this unit from Japan.   Hioki CM4372
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White  wrote:
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my
> meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for
> 1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I
> won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC
> systems.
>
> The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a
> multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can
> only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is
> the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the
> budget.
>
> Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you
> techs in the field using?
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
> --
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[solar1online]

Hi Will, Jay, et al,
I have three years experience with a lower capacity Hioki clamp meter
and could not be more pleased.
Have you investigated what a Google search offers?
Thanks,
Bill Loesch314 631 1094

-From: "jay" 
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Sent: Thursday September 13 2018 10:07:17AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

 HI Will,  
   I found this unit from Japan. 

HIOKI CM4372

   jay   
   peltz power   

   On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White  wrote:  
Hello Wrenches,   
   I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to
upgrade my meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that
is rated for 1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get
something now that I won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up
working on 1,500 VDC systems.   
   The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is
a multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but
can only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other
option is the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much
money in the budget.   
   Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What
are you techs in the field using?   
   Thanks,   Will   
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[jay]

HI Will,

I found this unit from Japan.  
Hioki CM4372

jay 

peltz power



> On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White  wrote:
> 
> Hello Wrenches,
> 
> I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my 
> meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for 1,500 
> VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I won't 
> have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC systems. 
> 
> The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a 
> multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can only 
> measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is the 
> Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the budget.
> 
> Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you 
> techs in the field using?
> 
> Thanks,
> Will 
> 
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[RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

[Will White]

Hello Wrenches,

I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my
meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp meter that is rated for
1,500 VDC but they don't seem to exist. I want to get something now that I
won't have to upgrade in a few years if I end up working on 1,500 VDC
systems.

The only 1,500 VDC meter I've found are the Amprobe HD160C which is a
multi-meter (not clamp-on amp meter) that is rated for 1,500 VDC but can
only measure up to 2 A with their amp clamp attachment. The other option is
the Seaward Solar Utility Pro but I don't have that much money in the
budget.

Is it worth getting a 1,500 VDC meter or is 1,000 VDC enough? What are you
techs in the field using?

Thanks,
Will

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