Amp draw

[dean hanson]

I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
How can I make that determination?



Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)

P.O.Box 2096

Fremont, Ca. 94536

(510) 657-9600

 

[john r. lebetski]

Without a pile type meter-- you could check spec and put in a fuse just smaller until it blows . You can narrow it down pretty close. Often a drop
of oil on each motor bearing will dramatically lighten the draw
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[john phillips]

You can find the fuse that feeds the fan, remove the fuse and put a DC
current meter in its place, read the current then switch on the fan and
note the difference. Use a meter that can take the full load the fuse is
rated for.

On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 1:43 PM Dean Hanson
wrote:

> I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
> How can I make that determination?
>
>
>
> Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)
>
> P.O.Box 2096
>
> Fremont, Ca. 94536
>
> (510) 657-9600
>
>
>
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*John Phillips*

 

[richshoop]

Dean:
The easiest way to check the amp draw is by using a clamp on ampmeter that works on DC. I have two, give me a call and I'll loan you one. If you want to purchase one, Klein Tools has a model for about $120.00 and will read up to about 400A.

>
>
> I suspect my suburban heater fan is drawing heavy amperage when operating.
> How can I make that determination?
>
>
>
> Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (with a meter but realy doesn't know how to use it)
>
> P.O.Box 2096
>
> Fremont, Ca. 94536
>
> (510) 657-9600
>
>
>
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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