Thank you for making this series. I’ve found it very educational. I just picked up a multimeter for jobs around the house in this video helps me understand it a lot better.
I'm into video 3 on using multimeters. Just picked up the Ex595, BK Precision 270B and the Dawson DSM101N primarily for the environmental meters. I'm new to electronics which I'm learning along with a few other DIY science hobbies. Found myself with adequate free time and rather than park it on the couch, thought I'd learn subjects high school failed at teaching. All this to say, I find these videos really helpful and really appreciate you taking the time to put them together. It's like going to class everyday when I get home from work. Taking notes and all. Thank you very much for putting in the time to make these videos.
this was the most informative....most straight forward... and easiest to follow guide from all that I've seen. Thank you, and please continue putting out amazing content. You have a gift with words.
I took my electrical installation courses almost a decade ago now and am going for a job interview were i will need to show basic understanding of a multimeter, and these videos have helped me a lot, all that i learnt in collage has come flooding back to me. So thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Never too old to learn. I'm using your instructions to troubleshoot my ignition coil, voltage regulator and stator on a 150cc engine. The values are given in the maintenance manual. However, I didn't know how to test them properly. Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule and sharing this information. I feel confident to proceed with my testing. dave
An excellent three part series that was clear and patiently explained. For those of us that have multimeters, but still had them in the box this was an first rate primer to help us understand how in simple terms this device can be used...
brill, ive learned more in 2 hours,than i have in 40 years messing about with electronics, i am hooked, things are much clearer now, thanks for taking timeout to make the vids tony uk
Your videos are awesome! I like the fact that its not simply a 3 minute video and actually a series of longer ones with more information. Much appreciated!
I am really pleased to see such good quality educational material on RUclips. It is a great medium for people, like yourself, to share skills and knowledge with young and not so young minds, across the globe. It provides equal and fair access for all, particularly for those who do not have the means or opportunities for further education. A big 'thumbs up' from me.....
My sincere gratitude for your clear, lucid presentation. I was able to repair my own drill using this video. I have owned a multimeter for years and have been clueless as to how to use it. Using your video I could troubleshoot for continuity and assemble the components of the drill correctly. My sincere gratitude. Many thanks.
Thanks heaps you are so easy to listen to and understand. I have trouble learning but with you it sinks in to my sorry brain. I have watched all three of your videos and hope to follow you . Thanks sir
Your videos are so clear and easy to understand. I have a good understanding of the basics now. Thanks very much and keep the videos coming. thanks Darren (uk)
I have really enjoyed learning the basics of using a Multimeter. The best part was getting my own Multimeter and practising! Looking forward to the advanced instalment.
Let me tell you firts that I watch your three videos about How to use a Multimeter for beginners and I just found it very very helgfull, interesting and nice. The fact is that you can't expand the video tutorials to cover more topics...but the fact you just did it very well...continue that's all I can say. Greetings and Merry Christmas.
Great video series! Your explanations with analogies are easy to follow and the practical demonstrations help a tone for a beginner like myself to know how to utilize all the settings on his multi-meter. I did want to point out however, that during your water pipe analogy of resistance, there is in fact a slight difference between how water pressure and voltage are reduced. Everything stated about voltage reduction from what I understand is absolutely accurate. With water though, simply reducing the area that the fluid is flowing through, does not create a pressure reduction. If you have simple water pressure gauge, you can test this by hooking it up to the end of an outdoor spigot, and opening the spigot all the way. Then take it off and start over, just opening the spigot's valve slightly. The gauge will climb more slowly, but still reach the same pressure level. All the spigot's valve does is regulate the area that the water is flowing through, and thus the rate of flow. There needs to be a mechanism within that area of flow, that will present an opposing pressure. ie. In a water pressure regulator or even simple pressure reducer, there is commonly a spring that holds against a stopper closed. This spring creates an opposing pressure against the flow, which is what actually reduces it's pressure on the out-coming end. Anyway, sorry to nitpick your video. Especially considering I've learned so much from these myself. I just wanted to add my tad of insight into part of the physics on what makes the water/electricity analogy not quite 100% equitable.
A brilliant video. Nice and clear both verbally and visually, and explained so that the layperson can understand; and what's more, you've made it INTERESTING! This has got to be one of the best instructional videos I've watched on RUclips. Thank you so much :)
SUBSTANTIAL Mijorton Tutorial brilliant video and very helpful video thank you very much, God bless you Mijorton From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Blimey; these videos are arguemently outstanding,and i relii on these when one has no manual,simple stupid makes the wisdom grow and that is always good to know knowledge I might add: THANKS
Great tutorial. I've never touched a multimeter in my life and have no idea about circuits and resistors apart from the high school level basics. You've explained this perfectly, I feel I've understood everything. :)
Very nice made, just bought a 177 and this came in good use. I'm a hobby electrician (mostly work on cars and light household) but I wanted a good meter as the previous cheap one blew up....
Yeah, I like your videos in this series, very influential and like how you break down the hard to understand logistics how things work. I've noticed lots of ppl don't know how to put into words and seems you have it. Great and Awesome Job Mate.
@samgab Thanks for the feedback...and you have me intrigued about the U1272A. I see RS components will have it available by mid Feb so let me see what I can do. Thanks for the heads up. P.S. Keep an eye open for the video posted today...something has arrived at my post office for collection...
mr. mjlorton . i thank your continuity and stable current flow.. your resistance is almost zero and your and your language is clear you are gifted teacher . i have taken electricty class before and i had no clue what i was doing but watching your lab work and explainiation worth.. let me ask you is there good electric school in souh africa where you graduate..
Excellent videos. I have watched the series and it REALLY helps. I can use my meter for many more uses now. Thanks for doing these videos. You really explained it great. Dan.
Wow! I finally know now how to use my multimeter in basic aspects, thank you. To my very surprise I`m actually looking forward to going through the following lessons. Now something completely off-topic: the sound of your voice reminds me that much of how singer Brian Eno sounds - wich is a nice surplus btw while watching your vids ;-)
thanks for the videos .multimeters were always an enigma for me. your simple way of explanation did make it very interesting. have to test the new knowledge in indian conditions.
I love this guy. These videos are so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for doing such a great job teaching me about this stuff. "Lets get stuck into it" ☺️ Thank you!
These videos provide so much useful information! Sometimes a textbook just doesn't make sense, and these videos explain it all. I really enjoy the real life analogies and diagrams. Thanks again!!
I think you are the best Mr Lorton. Keep up the great work. to take time to explain in such simple terms is exceptional. And to be so humble n open to correction is special.
thanks for creating your video presentation...I learned further regarding the device....I am sharing your video to my students so they can learn too....God bless sir!!!
Ok...you are asking a question about fault finding which can be very complicated...certainly not easy to answer here. I will add this to the list of videos to produce. Thanks for the post.
Great videos super informative thanks for taking the time out to do them, currently restoring a 1966 triumph tiger and having some charging issues, bought a multimeter now I know how to use it :) so now it's time to spend some hours in the man cave ...
Great video. The way my high school physics tutor described the answer to the first question was: "DC at high voltages/current over long distances causes a charge on the wires, which means you get loss as electrons drift over to the air/trees etc. With A/C, this electron drift still happens, but a fraction of a second later the polarity reverses so they come back the other way, and the cycle repeats. This means you don't get such a loss of power over long distances with AC". One other point I was hoping would be covered is what sort of voltage/current the multimeter puts out for a continuity test. Assume it is so low as to not fry anything? I'm guessing 9V since most units take a 9V battery.
Excellent videos... You are a great teacher and your patience with explaining each concept with real world comparisons show how passionate you are about this..keep up this good work !!!
hello and greetings from england. keep up the great work i am learning alot from you it helps in my college work as i am studing level 2 deploma in light vehicle repair and maintenace. many thanks.
Thank you for making this series. I’ve found it very educational. I just picked up a multimeter for jobs around the house in this video helps me understand it a lot better.
who said you cant teach an old dog new tricks, at 65 you have just taught me how to use a m/meter,thank you sir.
I'm into video 3 on using multimeters. Just picked up the Ex595, BK Precision 270B and the Dawson DSM101N primarily for the environmental meters. I'm new to electronics which I'm learning along with a few other DIY science hobbies. Found myself with adequate free time and rather than park it on the couch, thought I'd learn subjects high school failed at teaching. All this to say, I find these videos really helpful and really appreciate you taking the time to put them together. It's like going to class everyday when I get home from work. Taking notes and all. Thank you very much for putting in the time to make these videos.
this was the most informative....most straight forward... and easiest to follow guide from all that I've seen. Thank you, and please continue putting out amazing content. You have a gift with words.
PosessedFurby My pleasure, thanks for the post.
I took my electrical installation courses almost a decade ago now and am going for a job interview were i will need to show basic understanding of a multimeter, and these videos have helped me a lot, all that i learnt in collage has come flooding back to me.
So thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Never too old to learn. I'm using your instructions to troubleshoot my ignition coil, voltage regulator and stator on a 150cc engine. The values are given in the maintenance manual. However, I didn't know how to test them properly.
Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule and sharing this information. I feel confident to proceed with my testing.
dave
I think this has to be the best instructional video series I've ever seen on RUclips. Exceptionally well done.....thank you!
I need to download and watch it any other time offline
An excellent three part series that was clear and patiently explained. For those of us that have multimeters, but still had them in the box this was an first rate primer to help us understand how in simple terms this device can be used...
My pleasure, thanks very much for the feedback and support.
brill, ive learned more in 2 hours,than i have in 40 years messing about with electronics, i am hooked, things are much clearer now, thanks for taking timeout to make the vids tony uk
Good job presenting this. This is by far the most patient presentation of the mulitmeter and the easiest to understand. Thanks.
Thanks very much for the feedback and support. Cheers, Martin.
Your videos are awesome! I like the fact that its not simply a 3 minute video and actually a series of longer ones with more information. Much appreciated!
I am really pleased to see such good quality educational material on RUclips. It is a great medium for people, like yourself, to share skills and knowledge with young and not so young minds, across the globe. It provides equal and fair access for all, particularly for those who do not have the means or opportunities for further education. A big 'thumbs up' from me.....
asitaliano1 My pleasure, thanks for the feedback.
My sincere gratitude for your clear, lucid presentation. I was able to repair my own drill using this video. I have owned a multimeter for years and have been clueless as to how to use it. Using your video I could troubleshoot for continuity and assemble the components of the drill correctly. My sincere gratitude. Many thanks.
Thanks heaps you are so easy to listen to and understand. I have trouble learning but with you it sinks in to my sorry brain. I have watched all three of your videos and hope to follow you . Thanks sir
These are great videos for anyone wanting to learn about use of multimeters and the basic principles of electricity. Well Done!
Your videos are so clear and easy to understand. I have a good understanding of the basics now. Thanks very much and keep the videos coming. thanks Darren (uk)
I have really enjoyed learning the basics of using a Multimeter. The best part was getting my own Multimeter and practising! Looking forward to the advanced instalment.
Let me tell you firts that I watch your three videos about How to use a Multimeter for beginners and I just found it very very helgfull, interesting and nice. The fact is that you can't expand the video tutorials to cover more topics...but the fact you just did it very well...continue that's all I can say. Greetings and Merry Christmas.
These videos are excellent. Your presentation and examples are clear to a novice like myself. Thanks very much.
wish the world had more people like you,
many thanks you truly do make a difference!
Great video series! Your explanations with analogies are easy to follow and the practical demonstrations help a tone for a beginner like myself to know how to utilize all the settings on his multi-meter.
I did want to point out however, that during your water pipe analogy of resistance, there is in fact a slight difference between how water pressure and voltage are reduced. Everything stated about voltage reduction from what I understand is absolutely accurate. With water though, simply reducing the area that the fluid is flowing through, does not create a pressure reduction. If you have simple water pressure gauge, you can test this by hooking it up to the end of an outdoor spigot, and opening the spigot all the way. Then take it off and start over, just opening the spigot's valve slightly. The gauge will climb more slowly, but still reach the same pressure level. All the spigot's valve does is regulate the area that the water is flowing through, and thus the rate of flow.
There needs to be a mechanism within that area of flow, that will present an opposing pressure. ie. In a water pressure regulator or even simple pressure reducer, there is commonly a spring that holds against a stopper closed. This spring creates an opposing pressure against the flow, which is what actually reduces it's pressure on the out-coming end.
Anyway, sorry to nitpick your video. Especially considering I've learned so much from these myself. I just wanted to add my tad of insight into part of the physics on what makes the water/electricity analogy not quite 100% equitable.
mjlorton.......Great job you are doing....enlightening us. Never go to science classes.....you are my life long tutor. May God Bless You.
A brilliant video. Nice and clear both verbally and visually, and explained so that the layperson can understand; and what's more, you've made it INTERESTING! This has got to be one of the best instructional videos I've watched on RUclips. Thank you so much :)
SUBSTANTIAL Mijorton
Tutorial brilliant video and very helpful video thank you very much, God bless you
Mijorton
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
thank you sir, I am really became more knowledgable after i watch your videos
Muhassad Abed Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent videos. Thank you. I now understand a lot more than I did this morning. Great teaching.
Thanks for the feedback. I have a fair amount of other reviews to get through but I'll keep this in mind. Thanks for watching and posting.
Blimey; these videos are arguemently outstanding,and i relii on these when one has no manual,simple stupid makes the wisdom grow and that is always good to know knowledge I might add: THANKS
Absolutely brilliant series for someone with my level of knowledge…which is practically no knowledge at all. Thank you.
Great videos! I've had a multimeter for over 10 years and never knew how to use it! Thank you for putting these videos together!
@porticoman Thanks, I'm pleased to hear you are enjoying the series. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Martin.
@Itsgametrailers Thanks for your feedback...hope to get to the scope videos soon!
Great tutorial. I've never touched a multimeter in my life and have no idea about circuits and resistors apart from the high school level basics. You've explained this perfectly, I feel I've understood everything. :)
van dam here Salem Ohio I have enjoyed and learned from your videos. thank you so much, looking for video num. four.
So CLEAR and CONCISE. Very informative and FUN to watch a and Learn. I'd bet you are a teacher. Many thanks.
Very nice made, just bought a 177 and this came in good use. I'm a hobby electrician (mostly work on cars and light household) but I wanted a good meter as the previous cheap one blew up....
Your such a great teacher! Thank you for taking the time, and giving so much of what you know!
can't be easier than this explanation, it helped me a lot. thanks, buddy
Yeah, I like your videos in this series, very influential and like how you break down the hard to understand logistics how things work. I've noticed lots of ppl don't know how to put into words and seems you have it. Great and Awesome Job Mate.
Xavier Frosth Thanks for the feedback Xavier.
A "fur pipe" hahaha!
I love this series. You really speak to the layman.
Thanks ....you are a teacher of high calibre .... much respect
@samgab Thanks for the feedback...and you have me intrigued about the U1272A. I see RS components will have it available by mid Feb so let me see what I can do. Thanks for the heads up.
P.S. Keep an eye open for the video posted today...something has arrived at my post office for collection...
mr. mjlorton . i thank your continuity and stable current flow.. your resistance is almost zero and your and your language is clear you are gifted teacher . i have taken electricty class before and i had no clue what i was doing but watching your lab work and explainiation worth.. let me ask you is there good electric school in souh africa where you graduate..
Thank you! Your Multimeter series is wonderfully clear and informative - very much appreciated!
This was better explained here then in my actual technical class. I should ask the school for my money back and just learn from you. Lol
This is a great series, thanks for putting this together. I finally know how to use my multimeter!
Excellent videos. I have watched the series and it REALLY helps. I can use my meter for many more uses now. Thanks for doing these videos. You really explained it great. Dan.
Great videos, you really break it down and simplify it. Thanks!
Fabian Morales My pleasure.
Thank you for this series of videos, been a real help on understanding the principals of electricity.
My pleasure, thanks for the post.
Thanks again Martin, this was another great, informative video.
My pleasure, thanks very much for the feedback.
Wow! I finally know now how to use my multimeter in basic aspects, thank you. To my very surprise I`m actually looking forward to going through the following lessons. Now something completely off-topic: the sound of your voice reminds me that much of how singer Brian Eno sounds - wich is a nice surplus btw while watching your vids ;-)
This video has really helped me in my practical exams! With thanks from Guwahati City, India.
thanks for the videos .multimeters were always an enigma for me. your simple way of explanation did make it very interesting. have to test the new knowledge in indian conditions.
I love this guy. These videos are so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for doing such a great job teaching me about this stuff.
"Lets get stuck into it" ☺️
Thank you!
Seen all 3 video in this series, very informative...Thank you so much...Zed
Thanks for making these videos mate! Extremely helpful and well explained.
I have just started my career. You gave me knowledge to keep up thanks mate.
These videos provide so much useful information! Sometimes a textbook just doesn't make sense, and these videos explain it all. I really enjoy the real life analogies and diagrams. Thanks again!!
Thank you for your informative video. Great multimeter instruction!
I think you are the best Mr Lorton. Keep up the great work. to take time to explain in such simple terms is exceptional. And to be so humble n open to correction is special.
thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
This is priceless information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. All the best!
Thank you for your entire learning tutorials.
thanks for creating your video presentation...I learned further regarding the device....I am sharing your video to my students so they can learn too....God bless sir!!!
@orbiter8 Hi John...thanks for picking that up. I have annotated with a correction. Cheers Martin.
I'm very grateful to you Sir for explaining all that so detailed perfectly. It makes me considering investing on this Fluke 177. Thank you
Your video helped a lot with my avionics class, thanks so much. Greetings from Mexico City. ;)
Thank you for the great entry level videos!
Great video! I enjoyed the lecture and demonstrations. Thank you.
Ok...you are asking a question about fault finding which can be very complicated...certainly not easy to answer here. I will add this to the list of videos to produce. Thanks for the post.
Great videos super informative thanks for taking the time out to do them, currently restoring a 1966 triumph tiger and having some charging issues, bought a multimeter now I know how to use it :) so now it's time to spend some hours in the man cave ...
Thanks a lot this i only ever used my Multimeter for Continuity tests before as this was all i needed - learnt a lot . . .
Really good insight now I can confidently talk2my dad(electrical engineer) n be on the same level. Fluke products very expensive though
Thank you sir, i get a lot of information after watching your videos.
Good lessons on what first appears to be complicated subjects.
I enjoyed all three parts. Thank you Mj
learner 1
Very well explained. I actually learnt something. Thank you.
Great video. The way my high school physics tutor described the answer to the first question was: "DC at high voltages/current over long distances causes a charge on the wires, which means you get loss as electrons drift over to the air/trees etc. With A/C, this electron drift still happens, but a fraction of a second later the polarity reverses so they come back the other way, and the cycle repeats. This means you don't get such a loss of power over long distances with AC". One other point I was hoping would be covered is what sort of voltage/current the multimeter puts out for a continuity test. Assume it is so low as to not fry anything? I'm guessing 9V since most units take a 9V battery.
What an amazing teacher you are. Thank you so much.
Thanks. Very simple and easy way to understand electricity
yes sir, love your videos. I'm in HVAC school and you've taught me so much more!!!! Thank you!!!
Greetings from Southern California!! Great & informative videos. I'm subscribing and moving on to your advance series....thank you very much!!!!
A huge thank you for sharing this information with us. I've recently taken on a car restoration project and your videos have really helped.😃
Excellent videos... You are a great teacher and your patience with explaining each concept with real world comparisons show how passionate you are about this..keep up this good work !!!
Thanks Vineeth.
Also,I hope you continue making videos! I've learned so much from these!
Very useful as I'm starting an electrical course after taking my Advanced level physics 45 years ago.
Thanks very much for your efforts both with the instruction and the question / answers. Looking forward to more stuff like this. Learning lots.
Hats off to you, sir. Your teaching is so very effective.
Thank you so much for the clear and concise tutorial!
hello and greetings from england. keep up the great work i am learning alot from you it helps in my college work as i am studing level 2 deploma in light vehicle repair and maintenace. many thanks.
Thanks for the feedback and post.
Now its 2021 but this is the one who teach me deeper of using multi-tester.
cool...very educative. Illustration...very on points and clear. good job!
Thanks a lot, now I finally know how to test if a worn wire is usable by checking its resistance instead of just checking the voltage!
Thank you so much for this series, it has definitely helped me a lot.
Thanks for these videos. I'm getting my first meter to play around with in a few days and this was a really nice introduction.
Thank you sir, your videos on multimeters gave a lot of knowledge which I otherwise would not know.