ahoz28 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Posted April 24, 2010 How would you test the output of a dual alts, with a clamp meter? Will my craftsman ac/dc true rms clamp meter work on this?
J00bles Posted April 24, 2010 Report Posted April 24, 2010 How would you test the output of a dual alts, with a clamp meter? Will my craftsman ac/dc true rms clamp meter work on this? it will work as long as it can handle your alternator's amperage output. you'll need to load the alt down to get a real measure of it. turn all of your electronics on and try to get that alt working hard. 8 DC Level 4 M2 15s2 DC Audio 5ks26^2 clamshell tuned to 30hz9 Kinetik 1400sMechman externally reg'd 340 S seriesin a 99 Jeep Cherokee Click to see J00bles' Youtube Channel
ahoz28 Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Posted April 24, 2010 When I clamp the power wires and load the alts, I can see around 600 amps but my voltage drops to 8 volts rely fast. I also notice one alt is hotter than the other, could be it is located close to the engine.
ahoz28 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Posted April 25, 2010 What would it take to keep my voltage up, if my alts are working why does the voltage drop so low?
Guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 it could be that your car is on idle. get someone to hit the gas at like 2000rpm's or so and measure from there
ahoz28 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Posted April 25, 2010 I forgot to rev my engine, but when your looking at two meters and working the volume it gets confusing. Thanks for the help I will try that next.
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