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Klein Tools CL360 200 Amp AC Open Jaw Fork Meter w/ Case ($44.97 w/ Free Ship @ $45 or Free Pickup)

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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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Model: Klein Tools Non-contact Lcd Clamp Meter 200 Amp 600-Volt | CL360

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03-04-2021 at 01:55 PM.
03-04-2021 at 01:55 PM.
I'm just wondering if this other one from Klein on Amazon [amazon.com] is better or worse for a few dollars more?

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03-04-2021 at 02:26 PM.

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03-04-2021 at 02:26 PM.
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I'm just wondering if this other one from Klein on Amazon [amazon.com] is better or worse for a few dollars more?

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It depends what you do and what you might want to measure.
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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03-04-2021 at 02:59 PM.
03-04-2021 at 02:59 PM.
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I'm just wondering if this other one from Klein on Amazon [amazon.com] is better or worse for a few dollars more?

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Both are low end, but the Amazon CL220 is clamp, has temperature and 400 amp over the open jaw CL360's 200amp and no temperature. And neither do In-Rush current.

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.
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03-04-2021 at 04:07 PM.
03-04-2021 at 04:07 PM.
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Both are low end, but the Amazon CL220 is clamp, has temperature and 400 amp over the open jaw CL360's 200amp and no temperature. And neither do In-Rush current.

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.
Thanks for the help. I'm not really interested in DC anyway. Would any of them work well with low voltage wiring (with clamp or jaws)? I think one review said it would not go below 40v using the clamp, unless I read that wrong.
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03-04-2021 at 05:15 PM.
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Thanks for the help. I'm not really interested in DC anyway. Would any of them work well with low voltage wiring (with clamp or jaws)? I think one review said it would not go below 40v using the clamp, unless I read that wrong.
For these two models, actual voltage is measured with the probes and amperage (current) is measured with the jaw. At least the CL220 has a non-contact voltage tester, but no voltage readout until you use the probes. Maybe the no contact is where you read a minimum of 40v to activate. I am sure either of these will measure what you need with the probes, but even a cheap HF meter will as well.

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. Smilie

Note: I have a Fluke that will measure voltage in the jaws, but they are expensive.
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03-04-2021 at 08:45 PM.
03-04-2021 at 08:45 PM.
Would this be any good for diagnosing HVAC equipment and house wiring? Might be willing to fork out extra cash for one that has better features. This is outside of my knowledge area but I want to kind of future proof my equipment if possible by only buying something that helps down the road.
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03-05-2021 at 08:48 AM.
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Quote from jdshear01 :
Would this be any good for diagnosing HVAC equipment and house wiring? Might be willing to fork out extra cash for one that has better features. This is outside of my knowledge area but I want to kind of future proof my equipment if possible by only buying something that helps down the road.
If you don't know what you're diagnosing and it's related to electricity, I humbly suggest you get a professional to help. You can kill yourself.

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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03-06-2021 at 07:41 PM.
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If you don't know what you're diagnosing and it's related to electricity, I humbly suggest you get a professional to help. You can kill yourself.

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]
Page 245, the CL360 is in the catalog....

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Quote from jdshear01 :
Would this be any good for diagnosing HVAC equipment and house wiring? Might be willing to fork out extra cash for one that has better features. This is outside of my knowledge area but I want to kind of future proof my equipment if possible by only buying something that helps down the road.
Just start with a $5 tester [harborfreight.com] (after 30% coupon) that if you don't light up with live electric through ohms, you will use later.... It has everything you will need for awhile. The weak point is the wire attached to the handle of the probes, so be gentle.

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.
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03-07-2021 at 05:20 AM.
03-07-2021 at 05:20 AM.
Quote from jdshear01 :
Would this be any good for diagnosing HVAC equipment and house wiring? Might be willing to fork out extra cash for one that has better features. This is outside of my knowledge area but I want to kind of future proof my equipment if possible by only buying something that helps down the road.
For the most part you're going to want something that measures voltage and resistance/continuity.

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.
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03-07-2021 at 06:43 AM.
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Page 245, the CL360 is in the catalog....

Agreed, that's why I was talking about the CL220
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03-07-2021 at 12:28 PM.
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Agreed, that's why I was talking about the CL220
Apparently I needed remedial reading comprehension...... The CL220 was released last fall and will not be in the 2020 paper catalog, but is in the is in the website catalog. [kleintools.com]
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11-27-2021 at 05:11 PM.
11-27-2021 at 05:11 PM.
Is this a good meter for someone who does low voltage /access control?
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