[Boatanchors] AC Meter Shunt Help]

[J Forster]

> Personally, I would NOT use a CT!  They can DEFINITELY be dangerous!
>
> Take a look at VTVMs and DVMs.  They ALL use a hard wire SHUNT to
> achieve their high amp readings.  [snip]

And the meter is at line potential. Not the greatest idea IMO. In a three phase
system each meter is a different phase HV. Don't touch two of them at the same
time.

A properly insulated and terminated CT is a good thing. You just have to
understand what you are doing.
-John