LOWELL, Ark., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Purkeys, a company focused on providing electrical solutions for the heavy-duty trucking industry, has developed an Electrical Tool Kit that comes with a variety of useful tools to help technicians test and diagnose heavy-duty vehicle's electrical systems. Possibly the easiest-to-use tool in the kit is the inductive, clip-on ammeter.
Unlike a standard multimeter, the clip-on ammeter measures current through the magnetic field, generated by the current flowing through the conductor. By clipping the interlocking jaws around the wire, technicians can get an accurate measurement without breaking the circuit to take the reading.
In this video, Purkeys National Truck & Fleet Representative, Larry Rambeaux, demonstrates how easy it is to use the clip-on ammeter. Larry notes two very important things before he begins to measure: 1) the ammeter has 40 amp and 400 amp settings and 2) the arrow inside the jaws indicates which direction the current should be flowing. If technicians clip the ammeter on with the arrow facing the wrong way, it will still work, but will show a negative value.
In past videos, Purkeys' professionals have talked about the importance of checking for parasitic loads. The ammeter is perfect for that; it can check a cable for a high load without disconnecting anything. It can also be used to check an alternator or liftgate cables; simply clip it on and see exactly how much current is flowing.
ABOUT PURKEYS
For more than 25 years, Purkeys has delivered innovative, cost-effective solutions for the electrical needs of heavy-duty fleets. They look at the electrical system as a whole, then strategically work to achieve the maximum return on investment while reducing maintenance costs and equipment usage. Their level of expertise has garnered more than 10 U.S. patents and attracted the attention of fleets, OEMs, and other industry leaders throughout North America. For more information, please go to purkeys.net
Press Contact:
Brooke McNeely, Content Director, (479) 287-4006
Purkeys
823 S. Lincoln St.
Lowell, AR 72745
[email protected]
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kv__53NsZ8&feature=youtu.be
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