Hi,(pointy things).
Thanks for the reply. Are you sure its the PP218 that you are using, as it does not appear to work for me. How would you connect it. We are talking milli-amps. Thanks a lot,
Peter.
Hi,
Appreciate your reply. If i connect my multimeter between battery positive terminal and the positive lead , it tells me i have approx 0.5 amp drain (500 m/a).I have an adapter that fits between battery positive or battery negative so that a current clamp meter will fit around nicely between the terminal post and the relevant lead. Perhaps i need something else other than the PP218. This is just a query . Thanks. Scope is a 3223,
Peter
When i measure parasitic drains i take the neg lead off & use a fly lead with strong croc clips between batt post & terminal then the clamp goes round the fly lead.
I use the preset amps scale,if when the amperage is dropping low enough i may change the scale to mV.
This was performed with the PP264 60 A Current Clamp that came bundled with my Automotive kit.
I used the same "fly lead" method that Rob mentioned.
When I doubt or question my test results, I try to challenge the equipment. In the case of battery discharge testing, I find it useful to turn on a "consumer" such as the headlights, if only to confirm that my measuring device is working correctly.
"Test your test methods" is something that I have learned the hard way.