probably a total newb question: but when you say measure it 'under load', say my motor is a lathe, would it be better to actually turn something and watch the amps, or just turn it on with nothing in the chuck and see what it draws just freely running the motor?
Excelente el software para verificar y monitorear
Excellent software to verify and monitor
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probably a total newb question: but when you say measure it 'under load', say my motor is a lathe, would it be better to actually turn something and watch the amps, or just turn it on with nothing in the chuck and see what it draws just freely running the motor?
Yes, under load means under heavy usage.