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MetroMPG · 06-17-2009, 02:27 PM

Here's another thought:

Put a pair of multimeters in parallel and set that pair up in series with your load. They're usually rated 10A, and fused for self preservation.

So you'd be good for 20A total, each meter reading up to 10A, no?

06-17-2009, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
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