amp test

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Topic: amp test

Posted By: powerhx2
Subject: amp test
Date Posted: June 29, 2004 at 2:11 AM

i was wondering how i would test the wattage on my amp

i have changed the power supply on my amp and want to know

how many watts it putts out????

thanks for help

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Posted By: aidipf
Date Posted: July 10, 2004 at 11:02 AM

well the formula for that is current times voltage or voltage squared over resistance. there is no direct way of measuring wattage really. it's all sort of a calculation kind of thing. but you can take a look at the charts in the basics and general info sections of this site

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Posted By: Charles_R_H
Date Posted: July 12, 2004 at 4:28 PM

use a hall effect clamp

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: July 12, 2004 at 4:34 PM

https://www.bcae1.com/measpwr.htm

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