Top Balancing Batteries - Amp Meter Shows Negative on Red (+)

[TrailAgent]

I am top balancing 4 380AH EVE cells using a Constant Voltage of 3.65. When I measure the amps I get a negative number on the red (+) wire and positive reading on the negative (-) wire. Should the red show a positive reading if I am charging the battery or are my readings correct when charging?

 

[Bud Martin]

Are you using Clamp-on DCA meter? How did you orient the wire into the Clamp-on meter?
Show us the pictures.

 

[TrailAgent]

Apparently, I just need to learn how to use the amp meter.

 

[HRTKD]

Apparently, I just need to learn how to use the amp meter.

You're not the first to do that. Figuring out how to use a clamp on ammeter took me a few tries.

 

[AgroVenturesPeru]

You're not the first to do that. Figuring out how to use a clamp on ammeter took me a few tries.

I don't see much difference between both photos. What's the take away here?

 

[Supervstech]

The positive is just showing energy flow direction. Ignore that for an amp reading, and focus on the numbers.

 

[AgroVenturesPeru]

I thought the point of showing both pictures was to show that the wire position was correct in one, and incorrect in the other.