Quote Originally Posted by SamPrevia View Post
Most multimeters can only handle 10 Amp max, and only for a short period of time. 30 to 60 seconds. Here's clear video showing how to measure current using a typical multimeter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lwZkl0yBqA
Interesting. The 10A max must be a thing with modern meters. My newest one is around 25 years old. The 2 I use the most are rated at 20A, but I wouldn't want to put more than 10A through them for any length of time. Tim