Klein CL800 Review Summary

Taking affordable clamp meter functionality to the max — the Klein CL800 is a high-performance electrical circuit tester that lacks the high price tag of comparative trade grade units.

Focusing on the serious home user and pro-contractor, this machine boasts all the expected capabilities to scrutinize voltage, continuity, capacitance, current, and resistance, but with additional facilities for the project-specific operator.

With a low-impedance mode, the CL 800 eliminates annoying and troublesome ghost voltages — increasing job accuracy. And, with a temperature testing thermoprobe, the tool will appeal equally to automotive enthusiasts and HVAC engineers.

TRMS tech and auto-ranging offer precision combined with downtime-saving practicality. And, rated for CAT IV environments, you can safely use this meter on high-energy loads such as utility transformers and pole-to-pole wiring.

This machine comes from the Klein Tools stable, a US brand with over 160 years of experience in equipment manufacture. The CL800 is a step above the similar CL700 model, that offers comparative capabilities, but cannot test DC voltage with the clamp — an ability offered by the CL800.

Specifications:

• Weight – 12.5 ounces
• Voltage – 1000 volts
• Current – 600 amps
• Safety Rating – CAT IV

Features:

• Low impedance.
• 1.38-inch jaw.
• Auto-shutoff.