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AmpConverter Analysis by James Schmidt

Editorial Standards

How AmpConverter Reviews Products

James Schmidt, Founder & Lead Editor
Here's how AmpConverter approaches electrical tool recommendations — what's editorial, what's math, and what you should check yourself before you buy.

What this site does

AmpConverter is an editorial operation focused on electrical test instruments and the calculations behind them. It's built from three decades of electrical work — running crews, reading spec sheets at the supply house, and explaining the difference between a meter that's accurate and one that just has a nice screen. We publish buying guides, calculation explainers, and practical reference material for electricians, solar installers, and serious DIYers who need an instrument they can trust on the job.

How we evaluate

  • We weigh published specs — CAT safety rating, true-RMS capability, accuracy class, and jaw or lead ratings — against how the instrument is actually used.
  • We compare price tiers to show what the extra dollars buy: better input protection, wider measurement ranges, or more durable construction.
  • We read owner feedback across forums and retail channels to surface recurring field issues, not one-off complaints or five-star hype.
  • We explain the math behind every calculation so you can verify the result with your own meter and know why it matters.
  • We recommend based on the circuit, the environment, and the task — not on brand name or marketing budget.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on AmpConverter go to retailers, and if you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That's how the site stays independent — we don't take payment for placement, and a commission never changes what we recommend.

How to reach James

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.