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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2015, 07:33
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Posted By travellerw
Re: Solar Multimeter Testing

Glad to hear you have made some progress.. I hope to see you out there. How long until you are in Florida?

I'm back in Florida in early February and bound for Bahamas in late March.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-12-2015, 13:56
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Views: 5,986
Posted By travellerw
Re: Solar Multimeter Testing

Since a light bulb is a load, you will need to put the meter in series with it. Here is a graphic of how to hook it up. Pay attention to where the leads are plugged in as well.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-12-2015, 13:45
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Views: 5,986
Posted By travellerw
Re: Solar Multimeter Testing

No the reason it works if its just the meter and the panel, is the meter then becomes the entire circuit.

If there was a battery involved, then the meter would be parallel and the current would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-12-2015, 12:49
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Views: 5,986
Posted By travellerw
Re: Solar Multimeter Testing

Yes sorry... that would be correct! I don't typically test my panels that way as mine are always hooked up.

Just a note. If you are testing panels and your meter has a 10A fuse, you need to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-12-2015, 10:41
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Views: 5,986
Posted By travellerw
Re: Solar Multimeter Testing

No his meter is not "in circuit" his meter would be in parallel with the panel. To measure current your meter must be in series. Also the panel MUST be connected to a load (i.e. a battery) or you...
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