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The CL360 Electrical Tester is an
automatically ranging true root mean squared (TRMS) digital open jaw fork meter that measures AC current via the fork, AC/DC voltage, continuity, and resistance via test leads. It can detect the presence of voltage via the integrated non-contact voltage (NCV) tester. It includes a carrying case, test leads and 2 x AAA batteries.
- 200 Amp AC, 600-Volt AC, 1000-Volt DC, 60MOhm, audible continuity
- Rugged Klein tough meter industrial design stands up to jobsite demands
- Built to withstand a 9.9 ft. (3 m) drop
- Automatically ranging True Root Mean Squared (TRMS) Measurement technology for accuracy
- Jaw and housing: CATIV 600-Volt/CATIII 1000-Volt; electrical and protection circuit: CATIII; 600-Volt/CATII 1000-Volt; class 2, double insulation
- Backlit display for clear visibility in environments with low ambient lighting
- Wide jaw for measuring current in cables up to 3/0 sizes; accommodates cables of diameter up to 0.58 in. (14.7mm)
- Non-contact voltage tester integrated into the jaw
- Powers off automatically after 15-minutes of non-use to conserve battery life
- Features built-in test lead holders on back of meter
- Includes a carrying case (with instruction manual), straight input test leads and 2X AAA batteries
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein...t-overview
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CL220 is better if you need to measure between 200-400 amps AC, but worse if you need to measure 600-1000 VDC (which this one can do). Different resistances, different DC voltages, different AC amperages. Are you clumsy? One is 2m drop rated and the other is 3m drop rated.
You'd better go compare the specs on Klein's website, there's no simple "better or worse" answer here. For around the house/car, general use, and tinkering, I would choose this one at 200A. Open jaws are generally easier to use in a panel but may be more frustrating in a car or with loose wiring.
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Typically with Klein, the higher the number, the more 'robust' in performance and features. But this open jaw model is not the case. I will attach an image that compares the clamp models.
Typically with Kline, the higher the number, the more 'robust' in performance and features. But this open jaw model is not the case. I will attach an image that compares the clamp models.
Sparky has a decent instructional video [youtube.com]for the CL220 at Amazon. He has plenty of other videos as well that should keep you busy.
Note: I have a Fluke that will measure voltage in the jaws, but they are expensive.
FWIW, the CL220 is not in the current Klein catalog. They must be discontinuing it.
Edit: Link to the Klein Catalog page for clamp meters [kleintools.com]
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FWIW, the CL220 is not in the current Klein catalog. They must be discontinuing it.
Edit: Link to the Klein Catalog page for clamp meters [kleintools.com]
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You need a basic understanding of electricity to begin with. If you don't want to attend a night school, or a trade school, then youtube and maybe a copy of the National Electrical Code that is available at the library is going to be your friend.
HVAC fan and compressor motor capacitors are often at fault, so you'll probably want a meter that measures capacitance - which this one won't do.
Current measurements can sometimes be helpful, but I'd put it lower on the list of necessities for HVAC troubleshooting.