Accuracy of amp measuring meters?

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I picked up an Ideal 61-746 meter today, which has the ability to measure amperage.  Question is, how accurate are these meters?  Will it accurately give me the amp draw of my welders and other items in the shop?  I'd be curious to see what kind of current I am pulling on different settings  Thanks!
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Reply:Originally Posted by Jason280I picked up an Ideal 61-746 meter today, which has the ability to measure amperage.  Question is, how accurate are these meters?  Will it accurately give me the amp draw of my welders and other items in the shop?  I'd be curious to see what kind of current I am pulling on different settings  Thanks!
Reply:You can not measure welding cables with an AC clamp. It has to be DC. Also if you are welding a bead, a digital meter is to slow for a good reading
Reply:Originally Posted by Jason280I'm not interested in welding amperage, simply the amount of current the machine is drawing at a particular setting.
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