How To Use A Digital Multimeter Around Your Home
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- Don't be intimidated! Here I'll show you some of the basic operations of a digital multimeter and how they can be used. We'll talk about measuring voltage, measuring resistance, and measuring continuity. I'll show you how to set your meter to get these measurements and how they can be used to troubleshoot electrical problems in your home. Multimeters are a great tool to have around the house. You can test household electric wiring, light switches and light fixtures, telephone wiring, cable TV wiring, all kinds of batteries, electrical components in your car, your tractor or mower, and your appliances.
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Finally a tutorial on multimeters that I understand. SO many out there assume you know electrical terminology and symbols and get very confusing very fast. Your video is relevant for homeowners who just need to test common household things and understand the basics. Absolutely the best video I've seen and extremely helpful. Your closeups are perfect too.Thanks so much. I needed this.
So many videos on YT that waffle on and never get the point, but this video nails it. Great introduction to DMM's along with some practical examples. Excellent work...thank you!
Exactly! I'm thumbing up and subscribing already. Great video.
I was at home Depot trying to ask an associate how a multimeter worked to be able to use it at home. They gave me an very ambiguous answer and was dissatisfied. After listening to several others trying to explain the multimeter I have to conclude that yours was the best! Your using 3 different models and explaining them really helps. Thanks.
Thank you for clearing up so many questions that I have had regarding basic electricity and multimeters! You did a fantastic job and I am very appreciative!
Always wonder how I could test the bolts in my neck,thank you for explaining so clearly,very helpful
Just be careful to get the polarity right on your neck bolts. If you get it reversed your toes will curl every time you blink. You don't want to know what happens when you sneeze.
Very Excellent "Beginners Guide" to using a multimeter around one's home. I picked up a brand new multimeter at a rummage sale, and none of my friends new how to use it, even an auto mechanic. Now, through this video, I'll be able to test batteries, measure voltage in home electrical circuits, etc. Thanks for this great introductory video. 8.3.2017
From all the videos about basic multimeter tutorial...this is by far the most helpful. Well explained and with useful examples.
Thank you.
Thanks dude this was the most clear explanation I could find and now that multimeter won't just be collecting dust. Thanks again!!
Ditto!!
Thank you,presenter. This is superb tutorial regarding multi-meter.
This is the best MM video that I've seen yet on RUclips! Thank you!
Nice intro video, thanks. I always checked continuity by using the Ohm scale, learn something new every day! I don't know why anyone would dislike this video, good job.
Thanks so much for the excellent detailed explanations, and for using actual real-life, at-home, examples. Easy to see, easy to understand. Super, super, job!
Thank you, John for explaining this! Best explanation I've found. Keep up the great work!
finally a simple tutorial, years of "yeah but" just went away. thank you!!!
Thanks you just showed me how to chase down the problem with my rear window defogger went all winter trying to fix it and you fixed it in about ten minutes thanks again brother I can see where I've been what a man...
Love the way he made the video, and the tutorial very basic on learning basic multimeter for home. I dont own a multimeter so I'm running to get one. Great job buddy.
Bought my MMT few months ago n was intimidated by all its functions n the required reading of instruction manual. After viewing your video, it will DEFINITELY help in reading/understanding the manual n operating the meter. Your video explained in simple terms; some of its usefulness; n where to place most of the leads for testing. Saw some other videos that were too technical or confusing for this DIYer. Kudos to you n your video ! Looking forward to your next video.
Finely someone explain this Multimeter ! Thank you
Definitely one of the best Multimeter tutorials available.
Hey, great tutorial here! I didn't hear you mention this, but a topic you might cover for safety purposes is CAT rating for multimeters. Be mindful of the voltage and current limits of your meter as well as the size and type, and even the location, of the circuit you want to test. If there is no CAT rating printed somewhere on your meter it probably should be limited to CAT I circuits, which would be simple low voltage electronic circuits. CAT II, you can add household currents and voltages. CAT III is usually good for everything up to indoor commercial circuits 600V to 1000V, depending on the meter. And any outdoor circuits (which are inherently closer to the power source and thus more power potential) should only be tested with CAT IV meters.
Awesome video! Very helpful with clear explanations and examples. I have that yellow multimeter, so this video was especially good for my situation. Thank you!
you did a good job showing basics in these meters.Thanks
A true professor style tuition . Thanks for this and God bless. Very helpful and clear.
For whatever foolish reason, where I'm from this basic stuff is not taught well at the university level but we students have to the multimeter during almost every physics practical. This was very helpful! So happy to be alive during a time in which typing 3 words will give me an amazing and highly explanatory video on whatever I need!
I thankyou for this tutorial, it was very helpful for me, especially since my prac exams are coming up. Much respect, peace!
Glad it helped--good luck with your exams!
After watching this l feel like a pro . Thanks!😀👍
Best video on multimeters that I have watched.
Best video on Multimeters I have found. Great job!!
Great video! Thank you, and well done. Very much appreciated.
Thanks, very well explained and addressed my curiosity i had over many years as to how does this works.
Very simple to understand. Thank you,
I’m echoing what so many people have said, by far the best video on using a multimeter. Some of them seem to overcomplicate what you made very simple indeed, and I now know for my purposes I need the two voltage readings and the continuous current. I doubt I will need the ohms though the information is useful for if I ever do need it. Einstein once said that a genius isn’t a man who understands a theory, but one that can explain it to the uninitiated.
Thanks for a to-the-point explanation. This helped me a whole lot.
Best MM video I've seen. Thank you very much.
Thanks, John, very very good, I appreciate the knowledge, I will put it to work.
Thanks! My dad left a brand new one here some months back when I bought my first house. I decided to learn today. This house is roughly 60 years old, there's still the two eyed outlets and other things that need changing out. Can't call my dad all the time.
Eh, you might be surprised how eager dad is to give you advice! Now you can call him and let him know you got some use out of his meter.
I always wanted to learn to use a multi-meter..
Excellent teacher! Now I can!
Very helpful easy to understand. Thanks a lot.
Great video man . Thank you for all this info.
Excellent video !!! very instructional for us neophytes !
Great video....very informative. Just the number of settings will scare most folks to death... I use mine every day on my car, golf cart, lawn mower, motorhome, and house hold electrical issues. Great info and direct approach and no balcony. Thanks Dan
Very true, it looks intimidating until you break it down and realize that most of the numbers are just different scales.
You are a lifesaver!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Great explanation on how to use the multimeter. I finally understood someone on how to use it. you’re a great teacher 👨🏫. thank you. I learned the lesson.
Thanks for the fantastic close up explanation of a multimeter. It really helped.
I don't know if my basic (VERY basic) multimeter will help me find the issue I'm having, but your tutorial was beautiful Thanks so much.
Finally I found the Man who I was looking for to teach me how to use my yellow Digitmeter. Sir, you are an excellent teacher with lot's of knowlege that you are sharing here. I have lost hours looking for someone to teach me how to use this and the + and --- you made my DAY!! Question: Does the red wire + go into the bigger hole of an outlet or does it go into the smaller hole?
It makes no difference. With AC (alternating current) there is no positive or negative, so you'll get the same reading either way.
@@enduringcharm O.K. got it, Thank You for your quick response. There are times when I plug in my p.c. into an outlet and the charger gets very hot I mean really hot, am I doing something wrong?
Well, chargers for phones, laptops, etc., are just transformers which convert 120V AC electric into some form of DC electricity, typically. Some heat is normally associated with that process. However, if the transformer is getting scary-hot, then it may be time to replace it. You can buy generic chargers on the interweb. You'll need to know the plug style for the device side, and the specs from the side of the existing charger which should tell you voltage and amperage. It will say something like, Output: 12VDC 1000mA, except the numbers may be different.
Thank you. You made a very understandable, helpful video.
Expertly done from our point of view.
Thanks!
Very helpful, thank you.
Thank you for your video. I was confuse on how to use a volt meter you def helped me a lot God bless and keep you video coming
Yes thank you for your note about 110v. I'm really tired of people calling it 110v instead of 120v. And don't get me started on 220v ;)
Thank you for this tutorial I now know how to use my harbor freight multi meter basic use
great video and very well explained.thanks for sharing.
Great job in explaining the material.
Thanks! that was very helpful. It is appreciated
Great vedio. And good detaile.
Thank you very much.
Great tutorial!! Thank you
men you the best thanks for tha great video
I never knew how digital multimeters worked, you've giving better idea on working with these i will have to get one for the house.
That was very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Great video. It's crystal. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I got my heat/ a/c fixed… I had a blown fuse in the breaker box… I’ve always been scared to mess with electrical stuff. I can work on almost anything else but I always had a fear of electrical… Thank you so much for this video.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for this!! You are so informative 💖💖
I know nothing about meters ... I'm going to get one and learn how to use it ... Good explanation... Thanks
You did a good job you explain pretty good thank you
Very helpful. Thanks. I have that same yellow meter and have been trying to figure out all the uses and how it works.
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Very helpful, thank you!
Great vid. Keep up the good work.
Extremely helpful video. Thank you very much!!
Good lesson and a big thank you for passing on your skills.
hands down the best mm video out there....god bless...
thank you the info was great start.
Great video! Thank you.
Thanks for this video.
Very useful information. Thanks.
Great video. Thanks.
Great video easy to understand
Thanks for the information
Very Very well explain and easy to understand...thank you ...keep up the great work!!!!!!
Enjoyed it , great tutorial.
All the other videos were loosing me..well explained👏
Very well explained
Thanks so much John for info awesome
Thanks…nice informative video for beginners.
Great Video for beginners
thank you. I have the Harbor freight one. very confusing to me. This helped me.
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Good Teacher God bless you much
very helpful Video Thanks
Oh, man. Thanks a lot..! Great stuff.
Excellent video!
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Thanks I really found that very helpful
VERY GOOD VIDEO. THANK YOU SIR
Thank you for helping me not kill myself playing with electricity
HAHA! Well, I'm glad I could help. You should stay away from fire, too.
Ooop,heading over to harbor freight for that meter,lol..thx for this simple tutorial professor
great vid!
Excellent video thanks a lot dude
Great video! Bought a multimeter as I'm getting more into home improvement stuff, although I had no idea how to use it. Just knew it was suggested to have one so I figured I'll need it eventually. This video showed me everything I'll need to know to get started! Thanks!
Awesome explanation 👏
Thanks for sharing this info.
For you plumbers - Voltage is Pressure - Current is Volume - Resistance (ohms) - is friction loss - the only way I can remember - also the bigger the size of the pipe or wire the less Resistance or Friction Loss