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[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

For sure the cheaper ones are just transformer coupled (the wire that it clamped over being 1 turn) so they would be AC only. The more expensive ones ($100-200) do have a "Hall effect" type of device and can measure DC. I have not seen one with better than 0.1 amp resolution...just not good enough.

jr

Well I could indeed be wrong about the lower limit... there seem to be some "small clamp" units that advertise AC and DC capability down to 1 mA!
http://www.amazon.com/AC-Amp-Clamp-D...=pd_sbs_auto_1
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jr

Add: While poking around on the 'zon, I came across an interesting device that might be useful for detecting potential flyback trouble spots:
http://www.amazon.com/Raytek-MT6-Non...8418192&sr=8-7
Anybody here using something like that for TV work?
jr