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It looks as if I may not be able to go sailing tomorrow - pilot still in for repairs.
In case I can't go out, I'd like to use my time productively, and perhaps measure the electrical consumption of everything on the boat. That will help on longer trips, as I'd like to know what are the big consumers and shut them off if not necessary.
I have a multimeter, but how do I actually measure consumption? Where do I put the probes and what should I be measuring?
I really need an idiot's guide to doing this. Step by step. The only thing you can take for granted is that I can read English.
In case I can't go out, I'd like to use my time productively, and perhaps measure the electrical consumption of everything on the boat. That will help on longer trips, as I'd like to know what are the big consumers and shut them off if not necessary.
I have a multimeter, but how do I actually measure consumption? Where do I put the probes and what should I be measuring?
I really need an idiot's guide to doing this. Step by step. The only thing you can take for granted is that I can read English.