> >> Or better yet use an ammeter. This is exactly how > multimeters work in > >> current mode. > OK, so are you saying the DMM is OK to use as an ammeter for measuring > current or I NEED TO USE AN AMMETER ? > That is what the MULTI of Digital Multi Meter means. It can function as a Voltmeter, Ammeter, Ohmmeter, and often a few other functions. Sherpa Doug -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics