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The Klein Tools 69409 Line Splitter separates hot from neutral and ground wires on standard 120-Volt outlets so that current measurements can be made with a current clamp. Without the Line Splitter, the current clamp measures the load current going in both directions, effectively cancelling the measurement. The Line Splitter has a standard measurement section and ten-times multiplier section for use with less accurate or higher ranged clamp meters. It was designed for use with Klein Tools clamp meters but will also function with many other manufacturers' clamp meters.
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It does not have a 1X section. The line splitter provides 10X readings
WARNINGS • Read, understand, and follow all warnings and instructions before operating this device. Failure to follow instructions could result in death or serious injury. • Do NOT use with current loads greater than 15A (which would be displayed as greater than 150A on a clamp meter using the Line Splitter 10x). • Risk of electric shock and burn. Contact with live circuits could result in death or serious injury. • Do not use if Line Splitter 10x appears damaged in any way. If in doubt, replace Line Splitter 10x. • Always wear approved eye protection. • Do NOT use Line Splitter 10x if wet. • Intended for indoor use only. • Always consult a qualified electrician to resolve wiring problems.
The Klein Tools 69409 Line Splitter separates hot from neutral and ground wires on standard 120-Volt outlets so that current measurements can be made with a current clamp. Without the Line Splitter, the current clamp measures the load current going in both directions, effectively cancelling the measurement. The Line Splitter has a standard measurement section and ten-times multiplier section for use with less accurate or higher ranged clamp meters.
It sounds like your hair dryer definitely has a short in the heating element . If it trips a 20 breaker it's shorted. The tool would work fine if the hair dryer wasn't shorted.
Yes this will work as long as you have a clamp style ammeter.
Yes, I agree the hair dryer probably has a short circuit problem that is causing the circuit breaker to trip.
The Line Splitter is designed to help measure current draw up to 15 A
The Line Splitter provides 10x measurement mode which means the Clamp meter will display 10x actual current, e.g. actual current of 1.5A will be displayed as 15A on the clamp meter when using the line splitter.
You must divide the meter reading by 10. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
I don't have the example you are referring to, so I can't specifically address your concern. But I suspect is of the typical technique used to measure (i.e. splitter with a digital clamp on ammeter. To improve the splitter sensitivity and accuracy, the windings used to detect actual amperage are 10 times the actual current measured. If your splitter is like mine, examine the splitter closely you will see "X10" and "MAX 15A" embossed on it. This means the measurement displayed is actually 10 times higher than the actual current. So divide the ammeter reading by 10 to get the actual current.
It will read 10X. Don't have mine with me but it is marked on the plastic I think.
Check the amperage scale on your meter. Also manufacture rate ed for 15amp max.
Yes, the splitter just splits the lines. As long as your clamp fits of the sides, it will work.
Yes
Yes, no problem, just know that it's 10x, so a reading on your meter will need the decimal point moved over one.
Yes.
Yes, the Klein Tools Line Splitter can be used with clamp meters from other brands.
To my understanding I use it Primary as a line spliter, I'm not an electrician, but I do electrical work, diagnose and repair, I use it to measure amps pulled, by the electrical motor used on that particular line.
The picture of the device is misleading. Hidden on the bottom of the picture is a female socket (3 holes). The only thing this device will help to measure is what is plugged into the female socket that the picture doesn't show. You know it's your separate clamp meter that does the measuring. If you wanted to put that meter around a line cord it wouldn't work because the return line would cancel the reading. This just splits the wires of the line cord so you can get your meter around a single line, and it multiplies the current by ten, which gives better accuracy at low currents. The device is rated for 15 amps.
The Klein Tools model # 69409 Line Splitter assists in measuring the current draw of a connected load such as an electrical device or appliance up to 15A without splitting the device or appliances power cord.
It is not meant to read the circuit, only a device plugged into a receptacle. example: if you have a lamp or other device you need to know the amperage of but do not want to split the cord, you would plug the splitter into a receptacle and then plug the lamp into the splitter than use your clamp meter. If you need to know the amp draw on a entire circuit it's best to use a clamp meter at the breaker.
Only the appliance load at the out it's plugged into. This is not the entire circuit as measured at the breaker. Use a loop style clamp on meter at the panel to do that. Do not do this unless you fully understand the dangers lurking inside your breaker panel uncovered.
Neither, this Line Splitter only measures the amps used by the appliance or device that is plugged into the Line Splitter. An induction clamp Amp meter hooked through the loop of the Line Splitter measures the amps used of the device plugged into the line splitter. Note: If you use an extension cord or power strip with multiple outlets, you can plug the cord or strip into the Line Splitter, and it will let you measure the total amps used of all the devices plugged into these extension cords or power strips.
It is only to measure a single item eg. a corded drill, a toaster, etc. It is not to measure amperage of the receptacle draw, but rather the draw of what is plugged in to the receptacle.
It only reads the wire lead under the plastic side. So whatever is feeding the device. The device doesn't know anything about end to end current.
Max read is 15 AMPs
Your probably clamped onto the ×10 part of the splitter or it only reads that way . This is used for low amperage so the meter can make an accurate reading. So if its reading 49.1a its actually 4.91a. I made the same mistake in my early years, hope this was helpful
It's 10x for more precise measurements. Look in description
The Line Splitter provides 10x measurement mode which means the Clamp meter will display 10x actual current, e.g. actual current of 1.5A will be displayed as 15A on the clamp meter when using the line splitter.
Well thanks for the previous answers. Just purchased one of these and could not understand why an old 100 watt incandescent light bulb was drawing 8 amps. I know--read the instructions. But Klein, why does the photo on the package show the clamp meter being held with the display facing the wall where it would be impossible to see? Your graphics department may need to consult with engineering.
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