Current Measuring with a multimeter

[StevieRay]

I thought that I knew how to measure current flow in a circuit with a multimeter.

I thought that you simply break the circuit and put one of the test leads on the positive and another on the negative t compete the circuit.

On the multimeter the dc current range is 10, 2, 200m, 2m, 200u

The test leads are plugged into common and the postive lead is on amps or ma. I can't get a reading or complete the circuit. I know that this is lame for most of you. Please enlighten me.
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[RussH]

Break the circuit, say at the negative battery terminal (easier when checking in a flashlight). Then put positive lead on one part like the battery terminal, negative test lead on the cable (or body of metal flashlite)or the rest of the circuit so that current flows the correct way thru the meter (a DMM will give you a negative number if it's backwards). If you aren't sure that the 2 amp scale is enough, plug the positive lead into the 10amp hole on the meter. It's in series with the circuit, not in parallel like you check for voltage.........HTH, -RussH, formerly from Memphis, also like Stevie Ray Vaugne.

 

[StevieRay]

I just realized what it was. I had (2) blown fuses. DOOH! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif

Does anyone know if rat shack or auto parts place would carry these fuses?

(1) Buss KTK-15 Fast Acting
(1) Buss BBS 2

 

[snuffy]

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StevieRay said:

Does anyone know if rat shack or auto parts place would carry these fuses?

(1) Buss KTK-15 Fast Acting
(1) Buss BBS 2

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I've bought the KTK-15 at Lowes. They are standard 600v fuses. Menards, Home Depot, etc should carry them.

 

[StevieRay]

Snuffy,

Thanks!