Fork Meters
A fork meter is an electrical testing device with many basic features found in digital multimeters. The instrument's forks measure current, while the leads calculate voltage. A predetermined opening allows operators to quickly slide the forks around wires or cables anywhere in an electrical system without disconnecting or clamping wires.
What Is a Fork Meter?
Fork meters are similar to clamp meters because they can measure alternating current and voltage. Because these instruments use forks and feature LEDs, these devices work well in confined, dimly lit locations where opening a standard clamp meter's jaws is a hassle. A fork meter's design allows the operator to slide the forks around a conductor with little effort.
Ferrite iron forks under the plastic molding can detect, concentrate and measure the magnetic fields generated by a current as it flows through a wire's conductors. Many electricians prefer fork meters because they eliminate twisting or repositioning wires for clamping.
Fork Meter Applications
Fork meters offer convenience and ease of use, making them popular with contractors, electricians, industrial maintenance technicians and other service professionals. They're safer than other instruments because they require no direct circuit connection, so do-it-yourselfers can also use them.
Fork meters are particularly helpful when working with technology that offers little space for you to work in. Add them to your toolbox before repairing industrial equipment and controls, commercial and industrial HVAC units and electrical systems.
Types of Fork Meters for Sale at Construction Fasteners and Tools
Accurate current and voltage measurements are critical for verifying that an electrical system is performing correctly and identifying and troubleshooting any issues. This requirement makes fork meters essential for electrical work. Construction Fasteners and Tools carries two fork meter models from Milwaukee® to meet all your current and voltage measuring needs.
- Milwaukee® 2205-20: The Milwaukee® 2205-20 fork meter is a heavy-duty, true-RMS electrical tester for professional industrial, commercial and residential applications. This device offers the functionality of four tools in one, delivering voltage measurement, current measurement, voltage detection and task lighting. In addition, this tool has a wide, 0.63-inch fork opening, a capable, 200-amp current range and a high-contrast, white-on-black display for easy visibility.
- Milwaukee® 2206-20: The Milwaukee® 2206-20 fork meter offers all the features and benefits of the 2205-20 model with added capabilities. These upgrades include a dual-banana thermocouple to calculate contact temperature and 600 uA DC to measure flame rectification.
Both packages include the meter, one test lead set, two AA batteries and a user manual. Milwaukee® covers both products with a comprehensive five-year warranty.
Where to Buy a Fork Meter Online
If your applications can benefit from a fork meter's convenient and efficient design, our offerings from Milwaukee® are your best option. Browse our selection of fork meters and place your order today for quick shipment and speedy delivery. Both fork meter options include free delivery and a 30-day, no-hassle return window when you buy from Construction Fasteners and Tools.
Contact us online with any product questions or to request technical assistance.