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Old 09-30-2022, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by timmy View Post
Ground and positive on pin 5 no clamp I think my meter was sensing ac from somewhere.
That is the wrong way to connect a current meter!
Current is measured in series between the source and the load.
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/tex...ammeter-usage/
Your meter as well as the circuit could be damaged by such mis-use.
jr

Last edited by jr_tech; 09-30-2022 at 05:39 PM. Reason: add info
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