Measure the current (amps) of the strip heater on #2.

HOW TO MEASURE THE CURRENT WITH A MULTIMETER :

1. Set the mode to current (amps) by turning the selector knob to: A∼ and choose the scale that the value is expected to be in. (The ∼ stands for alternating current.)


2. Put the clip of the multimeter around the cable you want to test.


3. Read the value on the screen.


4. Remove the clip of the multimeter from the cable.