I am waiting to receive my multimeter as I just ordered it! In the meantime I am watching your tutorial to learn about the ABCs of how to use a multimeter! Your tutorial is second to none. Thank you...
@johnbeckham1483 Fantastic! glad this video is helpful and thanks so much for the complement. Learning to use a multimeter will no doubt pay off over the years. I use a multimeter nearly every day and never regret learning to use it :)
Thanks for the demonstration. You have really made the use of multimeter easy to understand. I now know how to use a multimeter. I am watching from Lagos, Nigeria.
This was very helpful. This whole topic of volts, amps and watts is always confusing to me and you’ve helped clear it up. Thanks for taking the time to explain it all.
@piano40s You are most welcome, I'm so glad to hear that :) I try very hard to make things clear but still deliver value. I too have been baffled by some of the stuff on yt :D
Really good this, so patient and explains everything I need to know, the safety aspects regularly explained are so important, and shows how thoughtful you are regarding viewers safety and indeed, life !! = Excellent tutorial
Great job on the video! I'm a carpenter working on my knowledge and slight fear of electricity. This helps me out immensely. I saved this vid for each time I will need to use the meter. 😉 Thanks again! ⚡️
@brianburke3665 Thank you, fantastic to hear! I was hoping this video would encourage folks to try using meters, they are so useful for everything :D 👍
@kwameashigbui9596 Rewinding motors and coils can be challenging... you have very interesting work. Primarily I'd learn about Inductors, Transformers and especially Ohms Law (resistance calculations). Here are several items to look at for further information. I hope they can be of some assistance to you. Best wishes www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/circuits-topic/circuits-resistance/v/circuits-part-1?Grant&DSA_www_US_lowincomestates&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4Yn6pozWhgMVMC7UAR0RxA7_EAMYASAAEgL7vvD_BwE www.reddit.com/r/AskElectricians/comments/1cts313/when_rewinding_the_coil_of_a_generator_can_i_go/ www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=50986.0 www.iecex.com/archive/dubai/speakers/Day%202C_1100-1200_John_Allen_EASA_Rewind_Study1203.pdf Also these videos are pretty good! ua-cam.com/video/XRYSFalqe2U/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RldgLH-QLF4/v-deo.html
Very good tutorial for novices. I would add that ALL measurements should be made in 5 steps (never skip a step !!!): STEP 1: Check the probes connections on the DMM (are they plugged into the correct positions/holes?). STEP 2: Turn the dial to the required region (V/A/Ω) and scale/position for the measurement you want to make (Preferably start with higher scale and for your NEXT MEASUREMENT scale down, if needed). STEP 3: Connect the probes to the measuring points carefully, i.e. avoid short-circuiting the probes. STEP 4: Disconnect the probes carefully. STEP 5: For your NEXT measurement go to STEP 1 (not STEP 2 !!!) For "old boys": STEP 2.5: Be careful with polarity, if you are using an ANALOG Multi-meter 🙂
@georgevlahakis5803 Hi, glad you liked this tutorial and thank you for sharing these steps :) especially step #3, which I unfortunately am known for doing when I get in a hurry!
Using the probes in one hand is annoyingly difficult to get them where they need to be. The manufacturers should make some sort of hinged adjustable magnetic joiner for the probes to hold their position in relation to each other and the target to measure.
@@solarpoweredge you could have some leads joined to a plug end, or to sockets that the probs could be plugged into that are connected to a plug. Easy to do yourself if you have the need for it.
So you also could measure amps of 110V or 220V devices with the 10A setting as long as the device draws 10A or less? Also, what is the diameter of the banana plugs to replace the cheap probes it comes with (because this looks like every cheap multimeter I've ever owned)?
Hi, this meter measures only DC through the 10A side. The banana plugs are usually 4mm on multimeters, however it's best to measure them to make sure. Better test probes with silicone insulation can be had for just a few bucks. For measuring high voltage AC Amps, an AC clamp meter is much safer, example: ua-cam.com/video/gqTZ-K_NaAo/v-deo.html Hope this helps
@PeterrAre Good question, there are several reasons and benefits. One is the circuits in the meter are usually built in such a way as to count to 2000 via an analog to digital converter. The math is simple and more convenient that way. It's also a combination of common known voltage ranges plus a function of "10". For example a range of 20 volts works perfect with 2000 counts plus covers many extremely common voltages like 3.3v/5v/9v/12v and allows for highest resolution over a fairly broad range of scenarios. Moving the decimal point one place over to the right (x10), we have 200v but at lower resolution, which includes higher common voltages like 24vdc, 48vdc and 110vac.
@johnbeckham1483 The ability to measure root mean square or average of a changing (or rapidly alternating AC) voltage. Some meters get confused when reading changing voltages, and they might display strange results. It's sometimes hard to tell if a cheaper meter has RMS. I think all midrange meters today have it so it's just something to keep in mind
great info i been fryed way to many time like this one time was under a car port with placi room that leck had to chang alter in my couse min van it was porr out lay on a wet ground had to use pry bar to lift the moter at unbold to get out has a 500 watt holgen lite pice shit 100 foot exten cord 20 am breaker that never trip my one arm hit the lite my other hand was ground to the car got hit only thing same my live as sitting there frying was the pry bar lip from me shake and melt the cord we had 800 amp sever lucky didnt kill me but was nice had to be fry for at lest 10 min my couse my female couse dad thout it was funny told thew out the cord melt he got mad like it junk melt it then i show him then he was shocked leted a lot of it from pull so many amp theth it
@darrillangley6129 FYI the smaller rectangular contact is sometimes referred to as "live" and the larger one is considered neutral, while the last one is "ground" or sometimes called "earth"
Great job man I just bought a Ce n t e c h tech 14 function professional digital multimeter with sound level luminosity from harbor freight the reviews on the meter was really good I was an engineer in the military but I didn't mess with too much electrical stuff and I'm using it for household as well as photovoltik I wish somebody would review this meter and talk about all the features Thanks for the basic tutorial
By far the best tutorial I have seen about multimeters. Thank you!
@carlosdominguez7088 Welcome!!! Appreciate the kind feedback :) 👍
I am waiting to receive my multimeter as I just ordered it! In the meantime I am watching your tutorial to learn about the ABCs of how to use a multimeter! Your tutorial is second to none. Thank you...
@johnbeckham1483 Fantastic! glad this video is helpful and thanks so much for the complement. Learning to use a multimeter will no doubt pay off over the years. I use a multimeter nearly every day and never regret learning to use it :)
Thanks for the demonstration. You have really made the use of multimeter easy to understand. I now know how to use a multimeter. I am watching from Lagos, Nigeria.
@charlesemelifeonwu6348 Hello, greetings to you in Nigeria from US. You are welcome, glad this video was helpful! Have a good day!
Thank you sir for an excellent tutorial video. First class information. 👏💪
@mac_mcguckin Most welcome sir, I am glad this video was useful :D 👍
Excellent presentation. Finally, someone explained what hertz is, I learnt so much from this episode. Thanks.
@konkaragounakis5924 Welcome! thank you for the good feedback, glad to hear it :)
😂hertz is a car rental company 😅
This was very helpful. This whole topic of volts, amps and watts is always confusing to me and you’ve helped clear it up. Thanks for taking the time to explain it all.
@tdknucklehead9416 Excellent... and welcome :) glad I could help!!
Thank you for clear explination. I learned much how to use a multimeter.
@pinoyvienna Welcome, glad to hear it!! :)
Thank you so much for your clear description I finally understand how to read Amp readings other videos have left me baffled with there description.
@piano40s You are most welcome, I'm so glad to hear that :) I try very hard to make things clear but still deliver value. I too have been baffled by some of the stuff on yt :D
Nice job on this video
Thanks a lot, glad you like it!!
One accomplished Teacher sincere Thanks Winston.
@winstonlubbee4331 You are welcome sir, I am very pleased this video was helpful :)
❤ Amazing video with EXCELLENT detailed explanation and knowledge.
Thank you very much 😊.
@hazamc1 Great to hear! Thank you for your kind feedback! I am glad to know all this work was not in vain :) happy metering :D 👍
Really good this, so patient and explains everything I need to know, the safety aspects regularly explained are so important, and shows how thoughtful you are regarding viewers safety and indeed, life !! = Excellent tutorial
@colauty2598 Huge thanks, I am glad you liked this video, happy metering :)
Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to make it.
Welcome :) thank you for watching!
I should rewatch this when I'm sober.
It does require some concentration :D
Really interesting very well explained
@johngibson9709 Thanks!!! :) 👍
Very helpful for teachers.
Excellent, glad to hear it! :) here is part 2 testing diodes, inverters etc. ua-cam.com/video/RBoQZ_HWm70/v-deo.html
Great job on the video! I'm a carpenter working on my knowledge and slight fear of electricity. This helps me out immensely. I saved this vid for each time I will need to use the meter. 😉
Thanks again! ⚡️
@brianburke3665 Thank you, fantastic to hear! I was hoping this video would encourage folks to try using meters, they are so useful for everything :D 👍
Thank you for this video. It'll prove very helpful.
@PlayfulNikki Welcome!!
Thank you for your very nice lecture
@Tsegaygebreslassie-b7j Welcome :) :D 👍
Thank you young man for teaching us useful tip. Job done well.
@mohammadmian2536 Welcome sir, I appreciate your kindness :)
Thank you sir😊
@earlychildhooddevelopmentv8649 You are welcome sir :) happy metering!!
Thank you for this am grateful to meet you
@kwameashigbui9596 Welcome sir, good to meet you
@@solarpoweredge Please you can send me some links to follow,
Because I need to learn more about my work, am a rewinder
@kwameashigbui9596 Rewinding motors and coils can be challenging... you have very interesting work.
Primarily I'd learn about Inductors, Transformers and especially Ohms Law (resistance calculations).
Here are several items to look at for further information. I hope they can be of some assistance to you. Best wishes
www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/circuits-topic/circuits-resistance/v/circuits-part-1?Grant&DSA_www_US_lowincomestates&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4Yn6pozWhgMVMC7UAR0RxA7_EAMYASAAEgL7vvD_BwE
www.reddit.com/r/AskElectricians/comments/1cts313/when_rewinding_the_coil_of_a_generator_can_i_go/
www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=50986.0
www.iecex.com/archive/dubai/speakers/Day%202C_1100-1200_John_Allen_EASA_Rewind_Study1203.pdf
Also these videos are pretty good!
ua-cam.com/video/XRYSFalqe2U/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/RldgLH-QLF4/v-deo.html
Thank you for such an understandable experience.
@Jimmy-t2n No problem :) 👍
This video taught me so so much, thank you
@JordoSez Excellent, you're welcome.. I was hoping this would help a few people out :)
good video l learnt a few tricks !!!
@Anthony-t8y1n Ty glad to hear it :D 👍
Excellent !!!
@williamhanna5224 Thanks a lot :)
Thank you very useful
@mikheilbeldishevski2776 Welcome!!!
Very good tutorial for novices.
I would add that ALL measurements should be made in 5 steps (never skip a step !!!):
STEP 1: Check the probes connections on the DMM (are they plugged into the correct positions/holes?).
STEP 2: Turn the dial to the required region (V/A/Ω) and scale/position for the measurement you want to make (Preferably start with higher scale and for your NEXT MEASUREMENT scale down, if needed).
STEP 3: Connect the probes to the measuring points carefully, i.e. avoid short-circuiting the probes.
STEP 4: Disconnect the probes carefully.
STEP 5: For your NEXT measurement go to STEP 1 (not STEP 2 !!!)
For "old boys": STEP 2.5: Be careful with polarity, if you are using an ANALOG Multi-meter 🙂
@georgevlahakis5803 Hi, glad you liked this tutorial and thank you for sharing these steps :) especially step #3, which I unfortunately am known for doing when I get in a hurry!
Great video, thank you
@Kanuka-Forest Welcome!!! :)
Thank you
@nike1love79 No problem! :)
Using the probes in one hand is annoyingly difficult to get them where they need to be. The manufacturers should make some sort of hinged adjustable magnetic joiner for the probes to hold their position in relation to each other and the target to measure.
@gacattack1234 Good idea. If measuring AC sockets every day, could make an adapter out of a power plug, that would be very safe and easy to use.
@@solarpoweredge you could have some leads joined to a plug end, or to sockets that the probs could be plugged into that are connected to a plug. Easy to do yourself if you have the need for it.
@gacattack1234 Right on!! :)
Thank you 🙏
@sambaird1778 Welcome!! :)
Super helpful. Thanks!
@Vic_714 Glad to hear it... welcome!!
Thanx
@edreesmallick2902 NP :)
Thanks helps a lot 👍👍👍👍👍
@Ssilver-k8w Glad to hear it, awesome :) :D
Taught to always check for ac first for home electrics
@stephenbrown9998 Good thinking!
Ebikes are everywhere now pls do some video for EBIKES & SCOOTERS, Thank you
@bobetization Yeah they are awesome, maybe I will get one for videos
So you also could measure amps of 110V or 220V devices with the 10A setting as long as the device draws 10A or less?
Also, what is the diameter of the banana plugs to replace the cheap probes it comes with (because this looks like every cheap multimeter I've ever owned)?
Hi, this meter measures only DC through the 10A side.
The banana plugs are usually 4mm on multimeters, however it's best to measure them to make sure. Better test probes with silicone insulation can be had for just a few bucks.
For measuring high voltage AC Amps, an AC clamp meter is much safer, example: ua-cam.com/video/gqTZ-K_NaAo/v-deo.html
Hope this helps
@@solarpoweredge Yes, thankyou very much!
@Numberzerosix Welcome! :)
Thank you , from a novice 😊
@csnelling4 You are welcome! :D
why are meters ranged in multiples of 20?
@PeterrAre Good question, there are several reasons and benefits. One is the circuits in the meter are usually built in such a way as to count to 2000 via an analog to digital converter. The math is simple and more convenient that way. It's also a combination of common known voltage ranges plus a function of "10". For example a range of 20 volts works perfect with 2000 counts plus covers many extremely common voltages like 3.3v/5v/9v/12v and allows for highest resolution over a fairly broad range of scenarios. Moving the decimal point one place over to the right (x10), we have 200v but at lower resolution, which includes higher common voltages like 24vdc, 48vdc and 110vac.
What is true RMS on a multimeter?
@johnbeckham1483 The ability to measure root mean square or average of a changing (or rapidly alternating AC) voltage. Some meters get confused when reading changing voltages, and they might display strange results. It's sometimes hard to tell if a cheaper meter has RMS. I think all midrange meters today have it so it's just something to keep in mind
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@user-tu7lm8cf4l :D 👍
Yep. Do not try to measure mains with this! I learned this the hard way. At least I am alive to tell you.
Glad you're still here! Safety first!!
great info i been fryed way to many time like this one time was under a car port with placi room that leck had to chang alter in my couse min van it was porr out lay on a wet ground had to use pry bar to lift the moter at unbold to get out has a 500 watt holgen lite pice shit 100 foot exten cord 20 am breaker that never trip my one arm hit the lite my other hand was ground to the car got hit only thing same my live as sitting there frying was the pry bar lip from me shake and melt the cord we had 800 amp sever lucky didnt kill me but was nice had to be fry for at lest 10 min my couse my female couse dad thout it was funny told thew out the cord melt he got mad like it junk melt it then i show him then he was shocked leted a lot of it from pull so many amp theth it
Glad you liked the vid. And wow that does not sound like a fun experience at all!... yikes
@@solarpoweredge YES HOT LUCKY DIDNT KILL ME
it seems no one tells you the small hole is the positive on a wall o ut Let
@darrillangley6129 FYI the smaller rectangular contact is sometimes referred to as "live" and the larger one is considered neutral, while the last one is "ground" or sometimes called "earth"
bro should sell multimeters :)
@ridersyd Hahaha :)
Mr Fluke
@markdudley3831 lolol
Great job man I just bought a
Ce n t e c h tech 14 function professional digital multimeter with sound level luminosity from harbor freight the reviews on the meter was really good I was an engineer in the military but I didn't mess with too much electrical stuff and I'm using it for household as well as photovoltik I wish somebody would review this meter and talk about all the features Thanks for the basic tutorial
@arthurwatkins5975 Welcome! That multimeter looks great, maybe I'll get one when I can