Andy.MacFadyen wrote: Yes but keep in mind the amps scale on most multimeters is fused at only 10 amps.
Exactly. The inrush current of most pumps will far exceed the 10A of the fuse. It might pop it, might not. :silly: If the fuse type is commonly available, go for it! If it's a Fluke and the fuses are expensive, maybe reconsider.
If your meter does not use the expensive HRC fuses get a new meter. Well, if you use it on anything over 12V. The HRC 'High Rupture Capacity' fuse is designed to not explode like glass fuses will. If the meter uses them it likely is made with the case compartmented so as to not let an explosion of the fuse out of the case, and into your hand.
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