How to Use a Multimeter for Beginners - How to Measure Voltage, Resistance, Continuity and Amps
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2024
- In this video I go through the basic functions of a cheap multimeter, I cover how to measure AC and DC Voltage, how to measure resistance, how to test for continuity and how to measure amps. You can buy a multimeter for $5 at Harbor Freight and it will have these features and be more than enough for a diy'er. They look intimidating at first but once you know how to use the basic features it's very handy tool to have around the house. Whether you are trying to see if you have current at a wall socket or diagnosing sensors on your car or more delicate diagnosis on a circuit board a multimeter essential.
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No silly music, no waffling. Clear and to the point. Brilliant. I wish all YT tutorials were like this.
Couldn't agree more.
Amen to that!
This video deserves an award and other channels should strive to change their format to be more like this guys.
Agreed
Let this echo through the annals of UA-cam.
No bs, no robotic voice, no super long intro
Pure content full of knowledge
It's not what you're being taught...it's HOW you're being taught. This is GOLD.
I like the vid because he speaks clearly, he doesn't say Ummm every 3 seconds, and he has the camera close up to the multimeter display. I have no questions on what you covered. Thank you dude
Didn't have a clue until I watched this. Simple clear and straight to the point...no ridiculous music no unnecessary commentary no crazy camera angles...just downright simple. Many thanks for putting this up.
This video has helped me earn the UA-cam University Multimeter Merit Badge. Saved for rewatch every time I need to hunt my meter down and use it.
The best. Short. Concise, Precise. Perfect for beginners. Bravo!
I'm a grown ass 37 year old man and I honestly feel super cool that I just used my new multi meter to test a couple double a batteries. 🤗
You and me both brother
Hell yeah! Learning something new is exciting! Pass it on.
And me, and i'm nearly 60 :-)
I’m 41 and in the same position 👍🏻
37 here and I approve of this msg.
All tutorials should be this clear, organized, and direct -no fluff, no bs.
Teaching is an art, and you are blessed with this gift.
Thank you, I learnt something today.
You are a great teacher, thank you for making it painless with no fluff and BS.
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He fooled me, he dresses like a mechanic.
This is the best video on multimeters on youtube thus far.
Can it electrocute my finger
yes when he said, "horse shoe looking thing" i knew he would be my go to multimeter teacher.
Agreed.
Totally agree
Every once in a while, excellent how-tos are made👍
I understood this more in 8min than I did in an entire semester in my auto class
Your profile picture disappoints, your name is so funny.
I'm with you there my instructors can't explain shit without confusing the hell out of you. So simple to explain and he did it in 8 minutes. I need this for electric al engineering. Thank God for you tube.
i love that. seriously tho bro great job
Yes i been looking for this type of content on volt meter for a long time.
Same
By far the best introductory video I’ve seen. From clear & concise instructions to using that pick for a pointer to show exactly what on the multimeter he was talking about, this was very informative. Thank you!
simple language no technical jargon, direct to the point, with little amount of time. thanks bro. may your life journey become much easier.👍👍
Man, where have you been with this video??? This is the best explanation of how a voltmeter is used than I've ever seen. Well done man. And I'm subbing your channel. Thank you for this.
Ask this old house
MrVegas is
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This is a multimeter not voltmeter
Excellent explanation
Nice video for using the multimeter. No BS, no unnecessary talking and good video and audio quality. Thank you for helping me out! You should be working in our screwed up public school system!!
VERY TRUE
Hahaha that's not acceptable. People would learn way to much. That's unacceptable lol but you are right. At least the teaching mentality. I guess in Canada kids today don't even learn to spell. The school system is dumbing the population down generations at a time. Don't think that public school systems are the only ones affected.
When you mentioned the words “screwed up” Betsy DeVos came to mind.
You mean Common Core@@tb6651
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One thing I recommend doing when performing a continuity test is to first touch the probes together to make sure you're on the right setting. Touching the probes together should make a beep and that would indicate you are checking continuity properly. Also, a lack of beeping when checking continuity indicates broken wire, NOT a short. This is the opposite of a short.
Dont you get short when the wire is broken?
@@thecyclingcouple4438 a short (full name "short circuit") is an unwanted connection, like when an exposed wire touches something it shouldn't. if the wire is broken, there is no circuit
@@keefmad Oooooh, wow, thanks for that clarification. 👍
The opposite of a short is an open which is the same as a broken circuit. There is no continuity in an open circuit. Think of a circuit with an on/off switch in the circuit, with the switch in the on position, power flows through the switch completing the circuit. The same switch in the off position creates a break in the circuit or an open spot that does not allow the electricity to flow.
@@keefmad thanks!
Thanks, I'm a total nube when it comes to this stuff but i have enough know how that i need to know a few things. This video was perfectly on my level. Thanks for that.
noob*
such a noob you cant even spell it.
@@krusher74 Feel better?
@@krusher74 yikes, mega cringe
@@krusher74
Worst.
You’ve earned my subscription for clear instruction, no silly spinning graphics, etc. Just Thanks!
Way better than other videos where the presenter has not organized their thoughts before recording. You're presentation is very easy to follow and understand.
learned more in 8 mins. than I ever did trying to figure it out on my own! Great job and thank you
My first multi meter was the one I built from scratch, resisters, plugs, etc, 40 years ago.
👍👍
Same here 🙂
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thank you for this breakdown. I normally just stare at my multimeter in confusion, but now I understand more about it and why it was beeping!
Great guy, helped me in my electrical Physics course ❤❤
Thank you so much I love how direct you are at teaching the use and not go on and on and on rambling to the point we get bored and go to another video that is clear and concise like you.
That voice has such a calming effect on us clueless DIY electricians! Thanks for the simplest explanation of a multitester.
This is by far the most simplistic, well explained video of how to use a multimeter! Thanks man! I really appreciate it!
I'm a DIY gal and we know we need a meter to work on cars, but it's not always clear why or how to use it. This is great. Thanks!
Quite possibly THE most useful and educational video I've seen all month. Thank you for this excellent beginner's guide.
Great video. No dumb unnecessary intro, everything was short, sweet, and to the point. Very informative
Awesome Job!! Kept it simple and understandable for us newbies. Much Appreciated.
Excellent! I watched a few others that were okay but yours Sir is fabulous. Easy to learn and you cover things that are so obviously just a little more than the average homeowner knows! THANK YOU!!!
You have a gift in teaching, breaking things down to a basic understandable idea, and presenting the information to learners. Loving your videos that teach the basics. Adequate precaution that can easily be overlooked is covered, etc. 👌
love from india i am shocked that you thaught some much things just 8 min. back on time when yt was really informative
To be honest. U talk less but demonstrate a lot. I just dropped by to say THANK YOU for your short, sweet and effective lesson. Your action speaks louder than words.
that was one of the clearest vids I have ever heard. so precise and straightforward thanks man
Thank you for taking the time to refresh what I learned years ago. I purchased this meter recently and needed it for some simple tasks around my shop. :-)
This was great - been wanting to take the time to learn how to use a multi-meter for awhile now. Just retired so the "would like to know" list is being attacked and this was great. Just the facts easily explained and shown. Thanks so much. Have subscribed and will look for more from you.
Excellent! I have a multimeter and always think I know what I'm doing but really fumble around with the knob and give up. I like how you use the metal pick as a pointer and not finger-pointing that sometimes is vague as to what exactly is being pointed to. I knew exactly where you were going. Clear, concise explanations, and examples on each mode. Thank.
I am completely Neue to this electrical testing I’m a nurse level, one trauma emergency room, completely different from testing voltages, but your video was on point and straight to it, no long long talks about where you’re from and where you live in your family pictures music in the background just straight man talk… ! Thank you!
You simply explained in less than 10 minutes how to use a multimeter. My uncle is a master electrician and every time I ask him a simple question it turns into a college lecture lol. Thanks for getting right to the point
My uncle like this too.
Just bought that same multimeter yesterday. You really helped me understand how to use it.
Thanks a lot, John
Thanks for taking the time to help us new to multimeters. Subscribed.
+OMGWUNSIU np, thanks for watching.
everytime I put my multimeter to measure the resistance of a transformer is always different. It can vary from 1 to 100ohm, in two/3 different measures... It has happened that when I measure a resistance of which is supposed to be1000 ohms and my transformer 0,9 ohms, then a second time my transformer measures 10ohms and again the resistance it shows 1009.. The craziest value was 100ohms for an output of 12volts - and only 220volts is normally 14ohms - so after that had happened my resistance of only 1000 was measuring 1100ohms...
I don't know if it is because the multimeter is bad quality, or that is normal to happen. Mine is not as sophisticated as yours, I can only measure a maximum of 10 amp for example... Here is a link where you can see what type I am talking about...www.google.pt/search?q=multimeter&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL_o-0r_vMAhVFOhoKHUKECmAQ_AUIBygB&biw=1518&bih=692&dpr=0.9#imgrc=ojkDzYcRzj3p2M%3A What do you recommend me, is that normal to measure different resistances values in the same device? Have you already measured resistance in a ferrite transformer with its primary only? Is that normal to happen?
+Ratchets And Wrenches Good day,
I tested my battery today and i have 20A DC instead of 10A in my multimeter. ( Does it make a difference? )
I got a reading of 0.29
I'm a bit confused, does this mean it is 29 mA and i am ok or does it mean it is 290 mA and i have drain? (as normal is 50 mA)
Thanks
Anj. I
OMGWUNSIU
Best conversation I've ever had with someone trying to tell me this info. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant mate, my husband passed last year so I needed to learn this, and I can’t thank you enough! Straight forward to the point and easy to understand 👍 well done
This saved my science fair project. Thank you!
Thanks for this very clear and concise tutorial. Very much appreciated!
Simple, straight forward and understandable - definitely the best explanation on Multimeter basics - Many thanks
Man! the best how to video on multimeters ever, no BS, just straight to the point and well explained! THANKYOU
Thank you, you have no idea how hard it was to find a quick and clear video that easily explains how to use the multimeter, everyone else just seems to like to hear themselves talk.
Best video ever on multimeter I’ve seen on here thanks 🙏🏼 👍🇬🇧
Agree with the other comments that this is the best tutorial, to the point and clear. THANK YOU
I'm no electrician.
But you sure did explain things clearly on the multimeter.
Thanks
Keith Kuhn
This is the kind of video that goes into my playlist of knowledge. Helping me be a better man, and a better/smarter consumer.
What a great video!! I was so intimidated by the multimeter, but even more to watch a video about it… your video is excellent, no music or unnecessary stories or comments. Thanks you!!!
Thank you so much. I feel like I just sat down for a class. How much do I owe you? lol Quick and easy to understand! Your the man!
Enjoyed your tutorial, it was easy to understand, direct and to the point. Thank you for sharing. Please continue the good work.
Simple straightforward lesson, without getting too complicated. 👍
Great training, just an area of opportunity about continuity. If your have continuity and clip a wire like you did it's not a short, it's an open circuit. Lots of folks jump to short circuit because they've heard it a lot but opens probably happen more (depends on your application). A short means the path has changed to take a shorter path of resistance than intended, an open means flow cannot get from a to b because of a disconnect. Like a cut wire. Thanks again. Just helping.
I've never used one of these before because I've always expected my dad to teach me, he's a huge automotive guy but rather disorganized, so I never learned. But I do welding and I need to fix an extension cord, this video is a great introduction on how to use and understand a multimeter! Thankyou.
This is the greatest video on power measuring and multimeter usage for beginners, thanks for the video and much Love from
Thank you man. I needed this video and you're explaining is very good. You're a great teacher. Appreciate you
Hey man. That was a great video. You were clear and concise on your delivery. You can put that video in a training course for electricians. Good job! 👍
Thank you! First multimeter video I’ve watched that broke it down clear and concise, explains the different symbols and areas of the dial face. Thank you! 🙏
THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU! Most of us are looking for this, "How to" as opposed to ads pitching, "What it can do". I just subscribed.
Perfect explanation. Thank you for keeping a novice like myself informed and safe!
Great video! I'm mechanically inclined as an experienced shade tree mechanic. However, the mystical properties of electricity always have me begging for mercy.
Brilliantly done, very nice. Keep up the good work 👍
I needed this exact video for years working on my boat and trying to use a multimeter. You sir are a boss!!!
This video is amazing 👏.
Thank you for being straightforward and keeping the content slim and not adding a bunch of music and fluff and jargon.
Best beginner tutorial I've seen so far... Easy for me to understand (except for the resistances part,lol) but others is excellent.. Thanks for giving me the answers, bout to measure batteries
Thank you for this very clear and succinct video!
Thanks man. Great video. Everything was accurate and straight to the point. I haven't used a multimeter in several years and wanted to make sure I hadn't forgotten everything but as the video went on everything came back to me and I now feel confident I can go diagnose the problem I'm dealing with.
Thank you for presenting the information in a straightforward and clear manner! I'm sick of the ones who make videos that go on to bash the in expensive meters that DIY Guys use to diagnose problems that either can be easily fixed at home or need to go to a professional.
We don't need a thousand dollar fluke monstermeter!
Best UA-cam video out there about a multimeter. Everyone be so extra and take too long. This was straight to the point which is amazing.
Excellent, excellent, excellent video, really helped me to fully understand my multi-meter.
Thanks for the clarification made it a whole lot easier!
Very useful information and great explanation with active style. Correct and simple way of methodology used with examples. Great work...☆
Despite the varied facial layouts of multimeters, this was well-done visually + taught concisely. I just bought one after paying a handyman who couldn't fix my 4-year old Kenmore dryer. He said replace the power cord, which proved not to be the remedy. Now I can test outlets and power cords + whatever else I can learn to test.
With somebody like me who doesn't understand anything about use of a multimeter, this is the clearest explanation and the easiest to understand tutorial! Thanks!
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THE DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION. THIS HAS CLEARED UP ALLOT OF MY CONFUSION ON MULTIMETER USAGE.
GOD BLESS YOU SON!
Great and simple tutorial! :)
+Filiph Ivarsson glad you liked it. cheers
Simple, straightforward and clear. Subbed right away!
Thank you. I just bought a Multimeter and as a visual/ tactile learner this video really helped understand its functions.
5 million views!! That's the whole state of Alabama that watched this! I wonder how many Alabamans understand the relation between continuity and resistance. For instance you measured the resistance of an HT cable. Do we know why you don't measure for continuity too? Isn't that important? Why would anything have to resist the flow of electricity? Conversely when you measured for continuity why would you not need to see if it were resisting to some extent?
Anyway, you're clearly doing a very popular service for five million people! That is HUGE. Clearly there's a great market, a great hunger to understand, to which you are responding. Thank you.
Nice presentation. Made my concepts clear..
+AnuKeTaN Takhi (ਨੈਨੂ) Glad you liked it, thanks.
*Thank you so much, back in the day you had to pay $200+ for an electrician tutor who could care less for a 2 day course which you covered in a few minutes.*
This really helps, When my teacher explains It nobody undrestands what hes saying, but when I saw this video It helped me xD I wish you were my teacher and btw In 2 days I have electrical engineering exams soo yeah wish me luck guys.
Also +1 subscriber :p
Ivan Petrof how did u do in the exam ?
Electrical engineering exams in 2 days and you're watching UA-cam videos to learn how to use a multimeter 😂 awesome
@@chestermartin2356 ya sorta a bad sign. I hope he isn't as incompetent as he sure seems. Would have for him to cause a power outage for an entire city because he didn't know what he was doing.
Was that a final year exams? 😂
Clear and concise nicely explained I have thw same meter from harbor freight.
nice to see someone explain someting and not be so full of himself no fireworks
just plain direct formation to the public this is why he has so many subcribers he explains all topics in such a way.
The multimeter video was the most clear, "to the point" how-to video I have ever seen. I don't usually comment but that was noteworthy.
Thank you!
Thanks a lot this video is very informative, and my son finally understands how to use a multi meter. But one thing I would like to say to all the people that have something to say about everything , if you know so much why don’t you make your own video explaining how to use a multi meter and hopefully nobody corrects you. Just saying 🤪
Well unless the comments are constructive, surely😏
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in my 40 years of existence ive always been confused about multi meter, this is the first time I understand about it.
Excellent information.
Perfect video, good quality, audio was clear. No extra unneeded info. Perfect for showing people how to use it. 😊
ABSOLUTELY one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Direct, to the point and thorough and also great safety tips! This could also be a video on "How to do an instructional video the best way!" Great job brother.
Excellent video.
When a wire is cut, it is NOT a short. It is an open circuit. A short is when there is a direct, low resistance flow of current in the circuit between positive and negative, or hot and neutral or ground.
Would a short still fail the continuity test? To be fair, I don't think he was saying that cutting the wire is a short.. I think he just cut it to show that if electricity can't flow it would not beep. So does a short mean that electricity doesn't flow through the circuit properly and thus fail continuity test?
A "short" would PASS a continuity test because there is current flow. An "open" circuit would NOT allow current flow, and thus FAIL the continuity test. Example: A water hose (the wire) with Point A at the start of the hose and point B at the end of the hose with flowing water in it (electrical current), and the water would expel from the Point B end of the hose (pass the continuity test). If the hose was cut in half (between Point A and Point B), NO water would come out of Point B, thus the result is a failed continuity test as the water is not "continuously" flowing from Point A to Point B due to a disruption in between those 2 points.
Exactly Richard...and the resistance will be infinite!
What is the "E B C E E B C E" part above those square holes for? Near the bottom it's right in-between the Amp and Temp on the dial. Are you suppose to stick a wire in there to test it or something?
Krohn
That's a transistor tester
DoomFinger511 I think that's for testing transistors, usually 3 leads e=emitter b=base c=collector.
When you mentioned measuring Amps and how you should move the multimeter closer to the power side +, it made it click in my head, thanks.
What a spectacular video. So clear and to the point, made for common users out there. No technicality whatsoever and use of very selective props to make it easy to understand, including all the safety measures… bravo. It cannot get better then this.
I had no clue at start of video and but end of 8:00 minutes, I clear on so many things and can confidently use multimeter.
Thanks a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻