Thanks, Ian, for the explanation. I get a catalog from
allectronics.com. They have AC and DC meters in various
ranges for $12 each. I pulled my electronics and it looks
like it'd be easy to add a meter to the DC side, especially
if I can connect it between the direction switch and the
motor. Does it matter if the meter is on the
+ or - side?
The meter can go anywhere in the circuit, if you hook the + - up backwards,
you'll just get a negative reading.
If someone is planning on using digital meters, check the specs. Most of
them don't like you using the 10A range for too long, usually under 10
seconds. They're not designed to be left in permanently.
YMMV, of course. They may be happy with a couple of amps indefinitely, but
become a blob of yellow plastic on 10 amps.
Same deal for the analog ones too, the shunt can get a bit warm, but they
tend to be designed for it.
Tony
