Darry and Mack thanks very much for your response. I undersatand the 2 different ways you came to your solution. Either my ACS712 is fried or I am doing something wrong. I am passing AC through the 712. No matter which math I use the current reading seems to high but 2 to 3 amps. That is according to my clamp meter I am using taking a reading at the same time and the device I am using to test this. I am running a heat gun which states on the side it's 1200 watt 10amp heat gun.

Any suggestions? I can post my code it's a very simple program.

I appreciate the help, I've got to sweep up this big pile of hair I just yanked from my head

Thanks
David