[RE-wrenches] Clamp on Meter

[August Goers]

I have a couple Fluke 381 meters which I love. The iflex current probe is
great for checking individual branch circuit loads if you ever need to do
that kind of work. The detachable display is handy but not completely
necessary. Very good quality build. However, I would probably just buy the
376 if I had to do it again (the extra cost for the removable display
isn't justified for my work) - I believe Amazon was only selling 381s at
the time when I made the purchases.

Best,

August
Luminalt

-----Original Message-----
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On
Behalf Of Ray Walters
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:20 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Clamp on Meter

Hi All;

My Fluke 36 clamp on DC meter just died again.  It will not zero. This
happened before, and I had it repaired, but I think its time for a new
one, as its 15 years old.
What are folks using these days?  I'm looking at the Fluke 376; it does
AC/DC current, but also is rated to 1000 v, which makes it useful for the
new higher voltage arrays.
I was also looking at some of the clamp on Power Quality meters, like the
Amprobe ACD-41PQ, or the Extech 382075 Power quality meter.  The Fluke 345
is beyond my budget right now, and doesn't go to 1000 v.
I need the DC current ability now, but adding power factor, and THD
readings would be a serious bonus.
I may just get the Fluke 376, and save my pennies up for the power quality
meter for Christmas....
As always your invaluable input and experiences are greatly appreciated.

--
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

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