Mikey Bates Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 So almost all amps are rated at 14.4 volts. ets say the amp does 1600rms clean, at 14.4. Is there any way to calculate the rms drop when voltage drops. lets say to 13.4 and even and ugly 12.4 any way to find that? roughly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Clamp meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 like this? http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/currentclamps/fluke-321-fluke-322.htm?gclid=CNGq64aMwrECFYTd4Aod1S8A0g#00031554?ref=gbase its only a hundred bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 yes that is a clamp meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatersGonnaHate Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yea like that. Got mine from Sears. Its a craftsman that does amps, volts, ohms, and temp. Only $70. Quote My name is AdamThis is my Civic Build.7" Samsung Tab 2Kenwood KDC-X896Clarion EQS746Sundown X-15DC 3.5k @2ohmHatersGonnaHate's 02 Civic UBLELD Bypass for Honda Civic/Accord/FitDon's Jeep Grand Cherokee Rebuild N8ball2013 - i think you'd stick your dick in a blender if it told you it was 40 wtih two kids your age. lol srp365 - If posting were picking up bitches, I'd be going home single tonight looks like tony montana sneezed in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 If you're willing to drop a hundo on a meter then I'd suggest that you drop a little more and get one that also measures DC current. Very handy if you want to measure an amps efficiency or test out your alternator. DC current clamps aren't cheap but its better than having to go out and buy a second clamp later.... Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 If you can cough up a little more dough, this is also a good meter. Quote UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) can someone describe the simple process of what you do? and why spending more is better? i wouldnt mind reading alt and finding efficiency but not what im out for. so lets just say voltage drop is the only thing i wanna find. . .also can i clamp an amp at different ohm loads? how about smething cheap like this? http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Clamp-AC-Volt-Meter/dp/B005DV8PV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343676232&sr=8-2&keywords=clamp+meter just to get an idea of the rms doesnt need to be friggen spot on Edited July 30, 2012 by Mikey Bates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notorious97200 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why do you want to know that ? Do you compete at high levels? If not, spend your money on something more usefull. But it's YOUR money, do it if you want ! Quote black BMW X1 2.0 l 192 hp OEM head unit, Amplifiers : Audison AP 8.9 amp with integrated DSP and Ampere Audio 1200. Focal ES 100 K in front doors, and Dayton RS 180 for midbass under the front seats. 2 SSA DEMONS 10" subs, in a 2.6 ft3 ported box. SecondSkin Damplifier on front doors, and Luxury Liner Pro for the cargo area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Why do you want to know that ? Do you compete at high levels? If not, spend your money on something more usefull. But it's YOUR money, do it if you want ! define compete at high levels. . . is it for competeing yes, my electrical is not grade A so id like to know what my sub is actually getting at full tilt. . . and any suggestiong for other things aroud that 100 price range, just outta curiousity Edited July 30, 2012 by Mikey Bates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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