But how do you use a DVM meter to find a 3 phase system of which phase#1 which is phase#2 and which is phase#3? because all the 3 phase AC voltages will measure 120vac but how to tell which is phase1,2,3?
You guys did a video on a supermarket ventilation system. Can you do one on a ventilation system for a virology lab? Perhaps one where you describe what happens when maintenance budgets are gutted and things like HEPA filters are not changed when indicated? My contention all along has been that COV 19 was a result of non-conformance with the lab designers' specifications. I think that's what happened in China. Can you guys do a work-up on what a lab like this requires in terms of maintenance?
This isn't a tutorial how to use a multimeter....... THIS IS MOST OF THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON PROPERLY HANDLING ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS AND I'M GRATEFUL BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS THIS.
I also believe that everyone working with voltages or devices that could cause serious injury should have the mindset that their multimeter is an essential piece of safety gear instead of just thinking of it as another tool.
Loving you vids. I'm an IT guy and got into electrics a bit more recently since having solar panels. Now I am tinkering with changing lights etc in my workshop. Your series is brilliant for giving me the basics. I've now ordered a multimeter and bought your pdf - thank you
Hey Engineering Mindset. Just wanted to say I seriously love this video. I'm starting from the absolute beginning and your tutorial is easy to understand yet thorough. I was watching a tutorial from a different channel and I noticed the comments had some safety-related concerns so I searched again and found this. I feel like I'm learning an actual life skill. Not going to be an electrical engineer lol, but this will help to identify if* something is still live or reading correctly. Thank you all so much for making this
@@EngineeringMindset this would be useful, because during this tutorial I learned that between the left terminal and the ground/botto (US) plug, there was current. Like, 121V
@@emmanuelleallen You would get 120V to ground, potential, that is what it is there for… That is, so you don’t become the path for current to follow, although the breaker should trip due to the short or ground fault interrupt should kick in…
An excellent tutorial! I do especially like the symbolic descriptions on how the components and circuitry works. I´m mostly self taught and had snapped up bits and pieces here and there over a couple of decades, but always find it fun to repair electronics so a decent multimeter is essential. I own 4 at the moment for various use and/or ranges, both manual and automatic meters. Basically use them for voltage, ohms, capacitance, Hz or continuity.
Finally, I found a tutorial that actually makes sense of how to use a multimeter. What a great tutorial I've watched several tutorials on multimeters and have found them difficult and confusing to understand but this tutorial is clear precise and easy to grasp, thank you so much for making this available. man you nailed it.
i am so happy you made this video. I'm a visual learner and the teacher wasn't showing us a single example for the entire 6 hr class. I was confused for so long on just trying to find the right signal to use
I have kaiweets multimeter good for a beginner and the accuracy is close to some of the fluke meter. This is a great video for anyone, getting into electrical and those who just need a refresh. Thanks!
A comprehensive and informative video on multimeters, Thank you! I could recollect my early days with a multimeter where I connected the multimeter to an AC circuit in parallel for measuring current and had no clue why it got damaged.
YES. I just splurged on the fanciest multimeter that I have ever owned and was about to look for some video walkthroughs about what I can do with it. This Old Tony made a great video about them years ago, but it left me with more questions than answers.
Yeah but if TOT doesn't leave you scratching your head at some point it would be an off video for him😅. But on the other hand you definitely don't want to be sticking a recent splurge into an electrical socket with questions and doubts.
Safety tip: Always verify your metering setting before testing. I trash a meter about 30 years ago because I tested a 125 VAC while the meter was on VDC. My new meter that I had to go out and buy after that mistake has auto range and some protection features built in.
That was probably an analog meter, which are not forgiving for incorrect range selection. DMMs won't be damaged aside from plugging the test leads into the current measurement socket for voltage measurements. That's when if you're lucky it just blows the fuse😅
this is a really good tutorial video, very detailed and all the informations given are accurate, and i like how you make the right call by not calling mains voltage a "high voltage" unlike some other content creator that calls things below 1KV a high voltage (based on NEC,ANSI,IEEE,VDE and IEC60038)
I use mine to build guitar pedals and test components, but I don't do it often enough and I have to watch something like this again to remind me of all the settings again. This about covers everything I use it for.
Not sure why I watch Yours videos cause i'm car electrician and doing lots of electronic/appliances repairs as well so i know all of these stuffs , but i really like them! These are very well made and people get good information/guidance. And somehow i feel like back in schools 😄 Keep up the great work! ❤
Funny… I used to be an HVAC/R and Electrical Contractor, now I do work on direct digital controls (SCADA Systems); but, I like watching videos like this as well… Also, was a loyal Fluke guy for decades… Although, these days most of the competitors are just as good on the low end stuff… Clearly, I am getting old as this is my Saturday night shortly after dinner!
I have had a Fieldpiece SC640 from 2015 that's still going strong, I only needed to replace the leads. However, one day my boss at work called me up to his office and gave me a Fluke 87 V bran new. I do refrigeration so the SC640 suits me better, but that Fluke is one bad ass meter.
Excellent and very thorough video. Thank you very much. I was a little bit intimidated by the new digital auto-ranging meter I just purchased, but now I am ready to open it and face it. I'm familiar with analog meters but not digital and especially the auto-ranging feature was giving me pause. My eyesight is getting worse with age and since we don't have a third hand to hold a magnifying glass, it was getting impossible to work and also read the scales, hence the upgrade. Also reading capacitance will come in handy.
I have a multimeter with a magnetic strap attached, makes it easier to work hands free. Many of the new meters also have a flip out stand tucked into the back too. I have seen a multimeter with a detachable wireless screen which would be useful at time although I'm not sure I can justify the cost for how often I would use it.
Bought a Fluke 115 multimeter like you have last week, and this sure makes things easier! As i'm studying automation this information is gold worth, thanks :)
I used to work for Fluke, HVAC/R and Controls group starting back in the days before they were acquired by Danaher… I have the 116, 117, 3000 kit (meter, clamp, and temp with usb to record data if desired), some others, and my favorite, a TiS 65 (thermal imager, which is great for motors, and other stuff)… But, these days I would probably purchase Fieldpiece as they have come a long way and are much more affordable!
The videos Engineering Mindset puts out are phenomenal. This video explains essential information in such an easy way to understand with amazing visuals. Thank you so much for these great videos they help out soooo much! Keep up the great work!
Great video, you answered my pressing questions, and I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you. By the way. Sometimes when using a cheap multimeter they will continue to give readings even when there is a problem with the meter, they don't always read error. So, if there is a short in your test leads, or it's cold, or you have a low battery, the cheap meter doesn't always tell you. If it's really expensive or important, I believe the higher quality meters are a better choice. I'd rather spend more on the tester, than on the mistake, especially since I've fixed things that didn't need to be fixed, I just needed a better meter.
Hey man I'm a beginner so I was frustrated with how to use a multimeter as they have very thick manuals. Your video has explained everything about multimeters and your video is much understandable than the manuals. I'm grateful to you man
I have a Fluke 8024B. It's a very wacky design. 8 buttons like a desk fan, and you have to select the right combination to chose AC/DC, range, and type
One thing I use more than any is the Buzzer aka the speaker feature. It's the 4 lines on the meter. Remove power aka unplug or remove power wires ac or dc. I do a lot of trouble shooting on start up of new systems with a lot of relays and din rail blocks. I use this to test if things are jumpered correctly, wire to wire connections. Also use it when you pull relays out of bases to see if they change state correctly.
I recently bought a new meter, a digital autorange. It was faulty. Connecting the leeds, it showed several hundred volts! while it should be ZERO. Anyway, I prefer the manual needle multimeter. It do not fail, and I find the needle easier to read, than the constantly changing numbers. And it do not need a battery (except for resistance metering). My oldest meter has been in use for 50 years, and is still working.
I bought my first digital multimeter from Radio Shack in the early 90s. It cost $70, but as a kid, that seemed like a fortune, but I was getting interested in electronics, so I saved up for it.
Personally I prefer to plug my leads into the DC amps plug and put it across my 120v AC socket. Watching the wires explosively popping off my leads gives me endless satisfaction-- far more satisfaction than using a meter for any legitimate purpose. The explosive pop and the spasmodic dance of my hazard fraught meter's wires never cease to bring me joy. It's worth the effort of trimming them back and reattaching them just to do it again. would/10 highly recommended.
6:21 I worked as an electrician for several years, and i cannot understate how good of an advice that is When it was first explained to me my reaction was 'oh, yea, that makes sense, why tf didnt i think of that before?'
There is a 10 Million ohm resistor inside these units between live and you. Its not bad to be aware the other lead is becoming electrified, but the multimeter will limit the current so much, its not going to shock you on any regular residential line. Its good to remember if you hook it up to any high voltage circuit though.
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Super tutorial, probably worth a mention about the category of meter as well as a CATII wouldn't be good to use on mains electric, despite offering dazzling max voltages of 600V.
0:48: 📐 This video explains how to use digital multimeters, focusing on DC voltage measurement. 4:21: ⚡ The video explains how to measure voltage in different types of circuits and provides safety precautions. 9:13: 💡 The video explains how to measure resistance and current using a multimeter. 13:55: ⚡ Using a multimeter to measure AC current safely and accurately. 17:38: 💡 This text provides instructions on how to use a meter to test electrical circuits, including testing for continuity, frequency, diodes, and capacitors. 22:11: 💡 The X section explains how to test electrolytic capacitors and transistors using a multimeter. 26:22: 🔋 The video explains how to use a multimeter to measure temperature and test batteries. Recap by Tammy AI
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the choice of multi meter for accuracy in them day was the Avo8 but it became difficult to get the batteries my friend Roger who was genius when it came to fixing tv and other electronic things did modify his own avo meter
Wonderful well animated video (as always) Safety : Testing mains voltage, and to a lesser extent any supply, it is worth a clear mention in the 'safety precautions' bit to be absolutely sure the the meter is NOT in a current measuring mode esp with older meters, as this could be very dangerous and trip circuits. Many thanks.
11:26 I’m studying electrical theory right now, just finished the chapter on resistors, the ones you show here are rated for 1Mohm +/-5% Thanks for making these awesome videos, such a perfect companion to a textbook.
before superhete came on the scene he got this radio that you had to bias separately when it came to the local station oscillator i must admit ive seen nothing on you-tube regarding the mentioned device although i was very impressed by a lady that produced here own valves and basic tv tube a real artist to keeping the craft alive
Thanks for your time and dedication to your content. This must've been hell to edit but it's been saved to where I'll be able to review it again. Thanks again!
Thanks for all of your videos, I am a programmer wanting to get another job, plan to have a repair shop for smartphones I just learn the basic fundamentals of electronic before I go more further.
Good idea, time to get stuck in. Best engineering channel out there by a long way. Yet a difficult top spot to maintain, so keep the good content coming.
I personally use mine in the live entertainment industry. I could go from reading voltage to resistance to continuity to amperage in an hour in a day. Being the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician, I need to be able to also read resistance so I don't use the wrong gauge wire for the length of wire needed going to a lighting instrument that might only be used that day. I use these videos to sharpen the basic skills I have to keep me up to date on anything new I might not know. Especially when dealing with over 400V. When it is that high of voltage those lines, get what we call "Cam Lock" connectors in my industry, which is always 3 phase power. But 99% of the time, I am dealing with at very most on a daily single 220 volts. Which really hurts if it is live, and you're lucky enough to be in a grounded boom lift that allows the breaker to trip. That story is because someone that wasn't scheduled to be at work accidentally hit the breaker with a broom handle.... I now keep my own personal lock out kit on top of my jobs lockout kit in my toolbox because of it.
Your videos are great i learned alot from them i hope you will be continue and i have a question how to learn electrical engineering what is the best books ?
You broke this down Barney style for people like me. I bought an expensive multimeter like I knew what I was doing and...yeah...no clue what I was doing. 😂
Can you make a video on how a three phase automatic transfer switch functions and all components involved and how the function (ex ATS for grid to emergency generator power)
I learned something new now. That the DC symbol is derived from the oscilloscope view. Never tought about that. I tought the DC symbol was derived from the markings on a DC lead from a transformer, where the positive cable (usually) has a dashed marking.
2:10 Basic tip for daily appliance: Check the battery - set DC voltage for 20V (or 2V for 1.5V bat.). If measuring value is below ~ 2/3 of nominal voltage, it means it's discharged. When device has multiple amount of batteries, you can find out that not all of them need to be replaced.
Surely the neutral will be electrified too, as this carries the current back to the supplier, when putting the prong on neutral first , as it’s still a complete circuit.
You are the same potential (0V) as the neutral so there's no difference and no current will flow. The hot/live terminal is +120V so there's a huge difference, think of it like pressure. The difference will force a lot of electrons to flow.
@@EngineeringMindset my understanding is Neutral is obviously earthed, Earth as a reference has 0volts, however, if you cut the neutral wire, then theoretically, one end of the neutral wire will have 0volts, as it couldn’t push the negative cycle of Hertz back to the supplier in AC current, it would just be a piece of copper with insulator wrapped round it, the other will have 240v (England) as it is carrying the live current via the pressure from 240v from the mains...? Therefore that end isn’t earthed. So I don’t get why placing the prong of a multimeter on either live or neutral makes a difference, because surely the neutral would technically be live, either prong would have 240v and you would be at 0v, therefore you would be electrocuted, as you would have potential difference. Or am I just being an idiot? So if testing a socket without an appliance in it, that neutral won’t carry any current, but if that socket is connected to the next one in a ring, that has an appliance, the live will carry the current to the neutral and also back to the neutral where your testing rendering it Live also.....? Or is it because it is Earthed, you have a higher resistance so it wont electrocute you? Kind regards, and thank you for replying.
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But how do you use a DVM meter to find a 3 phase system of which phase#1 which is phase#2 and which is phase#3? because all the 3 phase AC voltages will measure 120vac but how to tell which is phase1,2,3?
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You guys did a video on a supermarket ventilation system. Can you do one on a ventilation system for a virology lab? Perhaps one where you describe what happens when maintenance budgets are gutted and things like HEPA filters are not changed when indicated? My contention all along has been that COV 19 was a result of non-conformance with the lab designers' specifications. I think that's what happened in China. Can you guys do a work-up on what a lab like this requires in terms of maintenance?
time stamps would be great!
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Been looking on Amazon for a decent multimeter book, most were of poor quality photos. Thank you
This isn't a tutorial how to use a multimeter....... THIS IS MOST OF THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON PROPERLY HANDLING ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS AND I'M GRATEFUL BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS THIS.
This video is super amazing!!
Yep it's good
I also believe that everyone working with voltages or devices that could cause serious injury should have the mindset that their multimeter is an essential piece of safety gear instead of just thinking of it as another tool.
This video is excellent
YES ITS GOOD
Seriously spent 2-years trying to figure this out as hobbiest. Much appreciated for making this!
Same with me. This video is a godsend.
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Loving you vids. I'm an IT guy and got into electrics a bit more recently since having solar panels. Now I am tinkering with changing lights etc in my workshop. Your series is brilliant for giving me the basics. I've now ordered a multimeter and bought your pdf - thank you
That is awesome!
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Hey Engineering Mindset. Just wanted to say I seriously love this video. I'm starting from the absolute beginning and your tutorial is easy to understand yet thorough. I was watching a tutorial from a different channel and I noticed the comments had some safety-related concerns so I searched again and found this. I feel like I'm learning an actual life skill. Not going to be an electrical engineer lol, but this will help to identify if* something is still live or reading correctly. Thank you all so much for making this
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This is gold! Would love a fault finding with a multi meter in a control panel video. Thanks for this video 👍🏻
Good idea, I'll see what I can do
Ah definitely, great idea
@@EngineeringMindset Great, thanks again 🙂
@@EngineeringMindset this would be useful, because during this tutorial I learned that between the left terminal and the ground/botto (US) plug, there was current. Like, 121V
@@emmanuelleallen You would get 120V to ground, potential, that is what it is there for… That is, so you don’t become the path for current to follow, although the breaker should trip due to the short or ground fault interrupt should kick in…
The absolute best instruction on a meter I've ever seen.
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Very informative and easily understood for a novice like myself. The safty factors included are a great way to go..thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
An excellent tutorial! I do especially like the symbolic descriptions on how the components and circuitry works.
I´m mostly self taught and had snapped up bits and pieces here and there over a couple of decades, but always find it fun to repair electronics so a decent multimeter is essential. I own 4 at the moment for various use and/or ranges, both manual and automatic meters. Basically use them for voltage, ohms, capacitance, Hz or continuity.
Ditto. I always tell people; "Iknow just enough to be dangerous ". This is an excellent informational video.
Finally, I found a tutorial that actually makes sense of how to use a multimeter. What a great tutorial I've watched several tutorials on multimeters and have found them difficult and confusing to understand but this tutorial is clear precise and easy to grasp, thank you so much for making this available. man you nailed it.
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bro this is like a masterclass level tutorial on how to use a multimeter, if I ever forget literally anything about them I can just look at this video
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i am so happy you made this video. I'm a visual learner and the teacher wasn't showing us a single example for the entire 6 hr class. I was confused for so long on just trying to find the right signal to use
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I have kaiweets multimeter good for a beginner and the accuracy is close to some of the fluke meter. This is a great video for anyone, getting into electrical and those who just need a refresh. Thanks!
A comprehensive and informative video on multimeters, Thank you!
I could recollect my early days with a multimeter where I connected the multimeter to an AC circuit in parallel for measuring current and had no clue why it got damaged.
I think many of us have learnt from this mistake in our early engineering days
This is the best multimeter content I have found online. Thank you so much I learned a ton.
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YES. I just splurged on the fanciest multimeter that I have ever owned and was about to look for some video walkthroughs about what I can do with it. This Old Tony made a great video about them years ago, but it left me with more questions than answers.
Glad I could help!
Yeah but if TOT doesn't leave you scratching your head at some point it would be an off video for him😅. But on the other hand you definitely don't want to be sticking a recent splurge into an electrical socket with questions and doubts.
It is amazing that of all the videos I have watched, yours is the most detailed that is explained in simple terms we can understand. GREAT WORK !!!
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Safety tip: Always verify your metering setting before testing. I trash a meter about 30 years ago because I tested a 125 VAC while the meter was on VDC. My new meter that I had to go out and buy after that mistake has auto range and some protection features built in.
this happened to me last week, I wasn't paying attention
Glad that some yt channel tell me to change mode first before measuring😅
Good to know that screwing up a meter 30 years ago was a thing to remember and that u memorized a value XD
@@doublewhopper67severely lacking in today’s society
That was probably an analog meter, which are not forgiving for incorrect range selection.
DMMs won't be damaged aside from plugging the test leads into the current measurement socket for voltage measurements. That's when if you're lucky it just blows the fuse😅
Your hard work is impressive. You made it so easy to understand
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A video I didn’t know I needed. God bless you Paul!
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This must be the best multimeter instruction video I have ever seen!
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this is a really good tutorial video, very detailed and all the informations given are accurate, and i like how you make the right call by not calling mains voltage a "high voltage" unlike some other content creator that calls things below 1KV a high voltage (based on NEC,ANSI,IEEE,VDE and IEC60038)
I greatly appreciate this. I have come to prefer your simple, yet detailed explanations over any other. Love the channel. Thanks, man.
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This video is so impressive. It's easy to understand how to use a multimeter.
I use mine to build guitar pedals and test components, but I don't do it often enough and I have to watch something like this again to remind me of all the settings again. This about covers everything I use it for.
I learnt more from this video than I have from every other video I’ve watched on the subject.
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One of If not the greatest learning video on multi meter testing and fault finding.. brilliant and concise
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Excellent presentation. The basics explained without any assumptions. With clearly displayed video. Kudos.
Not sure why I watch Yours videos cause i'm car electrician and doing lots of electronic/appliances repairs as well so i know all of these stuffs , but i really like them! These are very well made and people get good information/guidance. And somehow i feel like back in schools 😄 Keep up the great work! ❤
Funny… I used to be an HVAC/R and Electrical Contractor, now I do work on direct digital controls (SCADA Systems); but, I like watching videos like this as well… Also, was a loyal Fluke guy for decades… Although, these days most of the competitors are just as good on the low end stuff… Clearly, I am getting old as this is my Saturday night shortly after dinner!
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I have had a Fieldpiece SC640 from 2015 that's still going strong, I only needed to replace the leads. However, one day my boss at work called me up to his office and gave me a Fluke 87 V bran new. I do refrigeration so the SC640 suits me better, but that Fluke is one bad ass meter.
Excellent and very thorough video. Thank you very much. I was a little bit intimidated by the new digital auto-ranging meter I just purchased, but now I am ready to open it and face it. I'm familiar with analog meters but not digital and especially the auto-ranging feature was giving me pause. My eyesight is getting worse with age and since we don't have a third hand to hold a magnifying glass, it was getting impossible to work and also read the scales, hence the upgrade. Also reading capacitance will come in handy.
I have a multimeter with a magnetic strap attached, makes it easier to work hands free. Many of the new meters also have a flip out stand tucked into the back too. I have seen a multimeter with a detachable wireless screen which would be useful at time although I'm not sure I can justify the cost for how often I would use it.
Bought a Fluke 115 multimeter like you have last week, and this sure makes things easier! As i'm studying automation this information is gold worth, thanks :)
Great to hear!
I used to work for Fluke, HVAC/R and Controls group starting back in the days before they were acquired by Danaher… I have the 116, 117, 3000 kit (meter, clamp, and temp with usb to record data if desired), some others, and my favorite, a TiS 65 (thermal imager, which is great for motors, and other stuff)… But, these days I would probably purchase Fieldpiece as they have come a long way and are much more affordable!
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The videos Engineering Mindset puts out are phenomenal. This video explains essential information in such an easy way to understand with amazing visuals. Thank you so much for these great videos they help out soooo much! Keep up the great work!
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Great video, you answered my pressing questions, and I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you. By the way. Sometimes when using a cheap multimeter they will continue to give readings even when there is a problem with the meter, they don't always read error. So, if there is a short in your test leads, or it's cold, or you have a low battery, the cheap meter doesn't always tell you. If it's really expensive or important, I believe the higher quality meters are a better choice. I'd rather spend more on the tester, than on the mistake, especially since I've fixed things that didn't need to be fixed, I just needed a better meter.
Hey man I'm a beginner so I was frustrated with how to use a multimeter as they have very thick manuals. Your video has explained everything about multimeters and your video is much understandable than the manuals. I'm grateful to you man
Great video and excellent tutorial (which is a must buy btw) thank you!
Will you ever make a similar tutorial about Oscilloscopes?
Ooh, that'd be great!
I have a Fluke 8024B. It's a very wacky design. 8 buttons like a desk fan, and you have to select the right combination to chose AC/DC, range, and type
nice, this video helps me a lot, recently, i bought a assark multimeter, i am not professional. Fortunately, I found the greatest video💯
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One thing I use more than any is the Buzzer aka the speaker feature. It's the 4 lines on the meter.
Remove power aka unplug or remove power wires ac or dc. I do a lot of trouble shooting on start up of new systems with a lot of relays and
din rail blocks. I use this to test if things are jumpered correctly, wire to wire connections. Also use it when you pull relays out of bases to see if they change state correctly.
I just started studying electronics as a hobby and this helps a lot, thanks man
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This is a brilliant tutorial. I use my multimeter to measure the speed of my car’s engine and to detect draw on the battery.
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Could you add timestamps to the video? It would be super helpful! Great video!
Good shout
We can make them.
This is great! Would love one on a handheld oscilloscope tutorial!!!!
I recently bought a new meter, a digital autorange. It was faulty. Connecting the leeds, it showed several hundred volts! while it should be ZERO. Anyway, I prefer the manual needle multimeter. It do not fail, and I find the needle easier to read, than the constantly changing numbers. And it do not need a battery (except for resistance metering). My oldest meter has been in use for 50 years, and is still working.
I bought my first digital multimeter from Radio Shack in the early 90s. It cost $70, but as a kid, that seemed like a fortune, but I was getting interested in electronics, so I saved up for it.
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A lot of information to remember. Definitely rewatch it multiple times. Thank you ❤
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Personally I prefer to plug my leads into the DC amps plug and put it across my 120v AC socket.
Watching the wires explosively popping off my leads gives me endless satisfaction-- far more satisfaction than using a meter for any legitimate purpose.
The explosive pop and the spasmodic dance of my hazard fraught meter's wires never cease to bring me joy.
It's worth the effort of trimming them back and reattaching them just to do it again.
would/10 highly recommended.
Very nice good information May I add if u work on dc purchase a DMM with DC accuracy of no more than plus-minus 0.5 CHEERS
6:21 I worked as an electrician for several years, and i cannot understate how good of an advice that is
When it was first explained to me my reaction was 'oh, yea, that makes sense, why tf didnt i think of that before?'
There is a 10 Million ohm resistor inside these units between live and you. Its not bad to be aware the other lead is becoming electrified, but the multimeter will limit the current so much, its not going to shock you on any regular residential line. Its good to remember if you hook it up to any high voltage circuit though.
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Super tutorial, probably worth a mention about the category of meter as well as a CATII wouldn't be good to use on mains electric, despite offering dazzling max voltages of 600V.
0:48: 📐 This video explains how to use digital multimeters, focusing on DC voltage measurement.
4:21: ⚡ The video explains how to measure voltage in different types of circuits and provides safety precautions.
9:13: 💡 The video explains how to measure resistance and current using a multimeter.
13:55: ⚡ Using a multimeter to measure AC current safely and accurately.
17:38: 💡 This text provides instructions on how to use a meter to test electrical circuits, including testing for continuity, frequency, diodes, and capacitors.
22:11: 💡 The X section explains how to test electrolytic capacitors and transistors using a multimeter.
26:22: 🔋 The video explains how to use a multimeter to measure temperature and test batteries.
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Fantastic video, thank you! Just bought my first multi-meter, so this was a perfect introduction!
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I've got the fluke 179 true rms multimeter, and now I know what the rest of the features do. Very informative and professional tutorial. Thank you.
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Good bless you brother !!! I’m a speaking Spanish person . I don’t know nothing about volt ,resistance , multimeter. And you just make me understand everything.thanks brother 🙏🏻
Glad to hear. We do also have a Spanish channel with all videos translated
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This is a overload of info. Going to get my notbook to take notes. Thanks for sharing.
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I use multimeter for parking gates and this helped a lot thank you!!!
I just need to understand how to make my multimeter properly check power outage
the choice of multi meter for accuracy in them day was the Avo8 but it became difficult to get the batteries my friend Roger who was genius when it came to fixing tv and other electronic things did modify his own avo meter
Wonderful well animated video (as always)
Safety : Testing mains voltage, and to a lesser extent any supply, it is worth a clear mention in the 'safety precautions' bit to be absolutely sure the the meter is NOT in a current measuring mode esp with older meters, as this could be very dangerous and trip circuits.
Many thanks.
11:26 I’m studying electrical theory right now, just finished the chapter on resistors, the ones you show here are rated for 1Mohm +/-5%
Thanks for making these awesome videos, such a perfect companion to a textbook.
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Thank the Lord for people who make informational videos like this
Wow…this is a very detailed step by step explanation for newbies like me. Thank you!
This is so educational. Thank you for making it. I love how you repeat the important points over and over for emphasis.
excellent video to understand the basics and intermediates of electronics
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We use it for checking the resistance of the electromagnetic Chuck to give the respective voltage
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I personally use mine in the live entertainment industry. I could go from reading voltage to resistance to continuity to amperage in an hour in a day. Being the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician, I need to be able to also read resistance so I don't use the wrong gauge wire for the length of wire needed going to a lighting instrument that might only be used that day. I use these videos to sharpen the basic skills I have to keep me up to date on anything new I might not know. Especially when dealing with over 400V. When it is that high of voltage those lines, get what we call "Cam Lock" connectors in my industry, which is always 3 phase power. But 99% of the time, I am dealing with at very most on a daily single 220 volts. Which really hurts if it is live, and you're lucky enough to be in a grounded boom lift that allows the breaker to trip. That story is because someone that wasn't scheduled to be at work accidentally hit the breaker with a broom handle.... I now keep my own personal lock out kit on top of my jobs lockout kit in my toolbox because of it.
Thank you very much for this video. Brilliantly explained. I am confident enough now to buy a multimeter for working on my small electronic projects.
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You broke this down Barney style for people like me. I bought an expensive multimeter like I knew what I was doing and...yeah...no clue what I was doing. 😂
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Can you make a video on how a three phase automatic transfer switch functions and all components involved and how the function (ex ATS for grid to emergency generator power)
I thought that turning the dial while connected and power is on would do some damage?
I learned something new now. That the DC symbol is derived from the oscilloscope view. Never tought about that. I tought the DC symbol was derived from the markings on a DC lead from a transformer, where the positive cable (usually) has a dashed marking.
This is chest of knowledge for students and hobbyists.
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Basic tip for daily appliance:
Check the battery - set DC voltage for 20V (or 2V for 1.5V bat.).
If measuring value is below ~ 2/3 of nominal voltage, it means it's discharged.
When device has multiple amount of batteries, you can find out that not all of them need to be replaced.
Really, really great presentation!! I learned a lot.
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I would love to know how to use capacitors and resistors and all the other components. It very interesting.
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Surely the neutral will be electrified too, as this carries the current back to the supplier, when putting the prong on neutral first , as it’s still a complete circuit.
You are the same potential (0V) as the neutral so there's no difference and no current will flow. The hot/live terminal is +120V so there's a huge difference, think of it like pressure. The difference will force a lot of electrons to flow.
@@EngineeringMindset my understanding is Neutral is obviously earthed, Earth as a reference has 0volts, however, if you cut the neutral wire, then theoretically, one end of the neutral wire will have 0volts, as it couldn’t push the negative cycle of Hertz back to the supplier in AC current, it would just be a piece of copper with insulator wrapped round it, the other will have 240v (England) as it is carrying the live current via the pressure from 240v from the mains...? Therefore that end isn’t earthed. So I don’t get why placing the prong of a multimeter on either live or neutral makes a difference, because surely the neutral would technically be live, either prong would have 240v and you would be at 0v, therefore you would be electrocuted, as you would have potential difference. Or am I just being an idiot? So if testing a socket without an appliance in it, that neutral won’t carry any current, but if that socket is connected to the next one in a ring, that has an appliance, the live will carry the current to the neutral and also back to the neutral where your testing rendering it Live also.....? Or is it because it is Earthed, you have a higher resistance so it wont electrocute you? Kind regards, and thank you for replying.
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