Swapping to electrode negative

[voipio]

The wire whose current is being measured, should be passed through the centre of the clamp arms i.e. the hole in the middle when the clamp is closed. The "contacts" in the ends of the clamp arms are soft iron pole pieces, that form a magnetic circut rather than an electrical one, and need to be as close to each other as possible, for an accurate reading.

The usefulness of clamp meters is that the circuit, whose current is being measured, doesn't need to be interrupted to make the measurement, nor does the insulation need to be broken through to make the measurement.

 

[LOXLEY FORGE]

As a final test
I ran 2 x3.5.
2 X 2.5.
2x 2.0.
Adjusted the amps for each then marked mid point for each size.
Welder Now working and back in its place under the bench.
I would like to thank everyone who looked in on my first post.
Lots of advise and help .
Thank You All.
Ian.
Next thing on my bench is my 028 super by stihl 1987 vintage .
It had been straight gassed before I bought it.
New Jug and Piston fitted ,crank seals changed ,new carb finally got the old girl sorted or so I thought .
It wouldn't cut in a straight line due the tge guides in the bar being walloped out allowing the chain to wabble about .
I spent a couple of hours with hammer and backing plate closing the gap to speck.
Then sizing wedge milled to size to do the final set up .
Ready for new chain now.
Happy New Year .

 

[LOXLEY FORGE]

The wire whose current is being measured, should be passed through the centre of the clamp arms i.e. the hole in the middle when the clamp is closed. The "contacts" in the ends of the clamp arms are soft iron pole pieces, that form a magnetic circut rather than an electrical one, and need to be as close to each other as possible, for an accurate reading.

The usefulness of clamp meters is that the circuit, whose current is being measured, doesn't need to be interrupted to make the measurement, nor does the insulation need to be broken through to make the measurement.

I tried passing the earth cable through the centre but nothing showed on the meter n
Read the instructions again it said to clamp the cable between the contacts on the end .

When it detects current it sounds an alarm and a light flashed to say it was receiving a signal but no digital display .
Instructions in best Chinese
Instruction .
So I will do as you suggest.
Thank You.

 

[voipio]

It could be that you're using the live wire detect function. Is there any chance of an image showing your clamp meter set up?