Crank case heater

[Core_d]

Using ohms law, if you have 208v (E) & .33amps (I), resistance (R) would be 630ohms. I wouldn't depend on a clamp on amp meter to accurately read .33amps but having said this, your clamp on may show something and if resistance is near 600ohms, it should be working. Watts = E*I, or in this case 68 watts

Ohms law doesnt add up with alternating current. Not your basic triangle chart anyways lot of other factors peak voltage ect.

[steve wright]

It does for resistive loads the CCH is resistive.

You are right that it will not work with capacitive or inductive loads.

[Core_d]

It does for resistive loads the CCH is resistive.

You are right that it will not work with capacitive or inductive loads.

Yea your right i just tested this with my oven😊 worked like a charm. I do remember messing with this in school with light bulbs and it wouldnt add up. I believe we came to the conclusion bulbs did not actually pull the wats they were rated for. Thanks for the correction

[smilies]

Yea your right i just tested this with my oven�� worked like a charm. I do remember messing with this in school with light bulbs and it wouldnt add up. I believe we came to the conclusion bulbs did not actually pull the wats they were rated for. Thanks for the correction

Incandescent bulbs are also resistive loads. They are heaters.

[steve wright]

Hey I'm at 41 years and the only thing I know for sure is the more I learn the more there is to learn.

In the field there are many things like instrument error that can make not add up.



Keep going after it.