I bought a Klein model CL110 about 3 years ago at Home Depot about $60 at that time. It works very well. It's the only one that I have ever used.

 

I bought this one 3 yrs ago, no problems to date, but I only use it occasionally.
It will check capacitors as well, mfd. Although you don't need it.
There is a newer version, actually cheaper now.

AstroAI Digital Clamp Meter TRMS 6000 Counts Multimeter Auto Ranging with AC/DC Voltage,AC Current,Resistance,Continuity,Capacitance,Frequency,Duty Cycle,transistors,Diodes and Temperature Tester.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

AstroAI Digital Clamp Meter TRMS 6000 Counts Multimeter Auto Ranging with AC/DC Voltage,AC Current,Resistance,Continuity,Capacitance,Frequency,Duty Cycle,transistors,Diodes and Temperature Tester.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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Fluke T5-600 or Fluke 323.

For great value check out the Brymen BM035, BM037, BM065 or BM078.

 

Do you have a multimeter? In many cases you can buy just the clamp and use your multimeter for the display. This is only a suggestion. This clamp is not cheap. But it does plug into your multimeter. They make them lose lead so they can be used with most any meter that reads voltage.

 

What you buy depends more on what you will be using if for.
Everyday use as a tech, you need a better device.
Occasional use, get what you can afford.
Personally I would rather have a couple of inexpensive ones rather than an expensive one.
But I like to keep a "go bag" with everything I need and have a spare at home with other needed tools.
Just my opinion.

 

I agree to a point. Its not likely he will buy a $500 clamp to use around the house. But buying cheap is not a good idea either. When I retired I no longer had a amp clamp. So I needed one a couple times and ended up buying a fair brand for about $100. I hate it. Its a piece of ****.
I was using it on a pool pump motor and I was getting aggravated. So the neighbor showed me his clamp. It was an old timey analog type clamp. It worked fantastic. No worry about digital setup. Open clamp around wire, take reading. I cannot remember the type it was. I know I looked for one and I could not find it. I do know it was popular in commercial and industrial applications before digital came out.

Oh I did find it, but it is discontinued.https://www.grainger.com/product/AMPROBE-Analog-Clamp-On-Ammeter-1T003
Its great for around home or even in a plant.

 

I found this. Amprobe RS-3. Great price, but its used and no telling. But it looks pretty good.

Amprobe Model RS-3 Ultra Clamp-On AC Ammeter, Voltmeter And Ohmeter | eBay

Amprobe RS-3 in very good to excellent condition. Type "G" case is also in excellent condition.

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Yep, an old Amprobe. Still have my original one.

 

I had one but I had not seen it in years. When I was working I had an expensive Fluke clamp. It was at least $600. It measured DC & AC current to 1000 amps.
I saw the Amprobe on Ebay for under $20. But its used. I was afraid to buy it. I don't really need it anyway.......lol Until I do.

 

I have three including a vintage Amprobe rs-3 ultra. I'd be happy to let it go (send me a message). My Fluke 36 and T5-600 are good enough for me.

 

Do you have the RS-1? I have a good multimeter. All I need is an amp clamp. I will check on the RS-3. I saw the RS-2 online and I really don't need all that. But at the right price I would buy it.

 

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