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Old 06-30-2005, 04:54 PM
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Default Re: Best way to measure 12v electrical draw?

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Originally Posted by AZCivic
There's gotta be some simple device that does it, or a way to measure it.
If you can multiply by 12 a DC amp meter will do the job.

Power = ElectroMotive Force (EMF) times Current.

or

Watts = Volts times Amps

You already know you have (roughly) 12 volts so all you need is the amps.
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