How to Use a Multimeter For Beginners
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- How to use a multimeter for beginners. I explain what each selection does and how to use all the different settings and features on a clamp on multimeter. Just to name a few, I go over: voltage, amp draw, resistance, continuity, Low Z, diode, capacitance, temperature, micro amps, millivolts, NCV, peak max/min, Inrush, and more! Besides a brief explanation of what each of the selections is meant to test, I also show a practical example of how to use it. This video is a great crash course on the basics of how to use a meter. If you're interested in the multimeter I used in this video, here it is:
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⬇ Here are a bunch more videos where I show how to use a multimeter in practical applications for anyone interested in further learning:
How to Use a Multimeter (Long Version):
ua-cam.com/video/zr4Ow1JT9jU/v-deo.html
How to Test Water Heater Element:
ua-cam.com/video/btyVpGgQK3Y/v-deo.html
How to Test and Replace Capacitor:
ua-cam.com/video/9ZGfvC-PMWU/v-deo.html
How to Test Capacitor Tolerance (+ or - 6%):
ua-cam.com/video/5_0nKm940nA/v-deo.html
How to Test Contactor in A/C:
ua-cam.com/video/YCygHajsW34/v-deo.html
How to Test High Limit Switch on Furnace:
ua-cam.com/video/ClAwh1HcoEc/v-deo.html
How to Test and Replace Ignitor:
ua-cam.com/video/1bRsFAMgZRQ/v-deo.html
How to Troubleshoot Control Board:
ua-cam.com/video/52iq9rYI0mI/v-deo.html
How to Check Resistance on Blower Motor:
ua-cam.com/video/4S8TZd-45bY/v-deo.html
How to Test Condenser Fan Motor:
ua-cam.com/video/fwjBkor-D3c/v-deo.html
How to Test Compressor:
ua-cam.com/video/0aAj0iqP95A/v-deo.html
How to Check LRA (Inrush Current):
ua-cam.com/video/LRBoNo3Iwfw/v-deo.html
How to Check Microamps on Flame Sensor:
ua-cam.com/video/-QKHz1Mv9Ew/v-deo.html
How to Test Pressure Switch on Furnace:
ua-cam.com/video/MWn55b8DXO0/v-deo.html
Finding a Short With Meter:
ua-cam.com/video/4e4wsruGS0s/v-deo.html
Using Multimeter to Troubleshoot Dryer:
ua-cam.com/video/ebJ9AyvyTMU/v-deo.html
How to Test Circuit Breakers:
ua-cam.com/video/CZylBCMmKR8/v-deo.html
Measuring Subcooling With Temp Clamp:
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This channel is awesome. You explain things so much better than any other channel on UA-cam. 10/10 👍
Love all your videos especially the furnace video's
This guy is a gem! Nobody explains things in an understandable way like he does! Excellent channel 10/10
I like how he explains it easier to understand
thank you for the videos, easy to understand and follow.
Great timing! I just bought a similar meter to check the amperage on the new A/C and furnace I recently installed - _after_ watching your videos relevant to the install.
Glad to hear the timing was good! May the new furnace and A/C last at least 20 years problem-free for you!
Great video as always Jay. Keep them coming. This is my favorite HVAC channel on UA-cam by far
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I hope to continue making videos that live up to your expectations!
Thank you, Jay for another great video 👍👏 and may God blessed you and your loved ones 🙇🔥🩸🙏🏻
Glad you liked the video! Thank you! We receive and may God bless you and yours as well!!
Multimeters have come a long way over the years. Even the low to mid- priced meters will offer most needed features.
The first meter that I ever used was a Simpson 260 ANALOG meter. You had to know how to read the scales behind the needle movement. That classic meter is still available today ( it’s not cheap ).
Stay well , Jay. 👍👍👍
I am sure they have! I started out with a digital meter so I don't know what that was like. Thank you for sharing your experience! I looked up the Simpson meter you mentioned and wow! They sell for $500-$800.
Thank you for stopping by, take care and God bless!
@@WordofAdviceTV The biggest ADVANTAGE to an analog meter is being able to see variations in measurements in real time, not at the sampling rate of the digital meter.
I had a Simpson meter years and years ago, can't remember the model. But if I remember right, it had a case that had a roll desk type opening on the front of it. Wish I still had it,or knew where under all my stuff it might be buried. LoL 😉
Excellent work as always teacher! Very good touch to teach, thanks for sharing 🫡🫡
Awesome video. I have the DL579T. It doesn't have the Amps test option. Only F C.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Great explanation!
I have the exact meter in this video and i also have 2 inexpensive meters from harbor freight
Thank you! How are you liking the UEi meter so far?
@@WordofAdviceTV love it!
@@sirhc07 Glad to hear it! I'm loving mine so far too.
Well, I didn’t know that you can test lightbulbs using a voltage meter. Usually if you can tell if a light bulb is burned out just try turning on with the light switch and see if the light turns on. If not, then the light is burned out. Thank you for showing us in this video.
Excellent video 👍
I've been looking for a video that explains all this stuff. Great video! Thanks! What are your thoughts between a 400 amp and 600 amp clamp multimeter? Is 400 ok?
You're welcome! 400 amp should be more than enough. Unless you plan to work on large commercial equipment.
@@WordofAdviceTV Great info... thanks for the reply!!
Thanks! Like the rest pf ya videos, this helped me out 🙂👍🇺🇸
You're welcome! Glad to hear the videos are helpful!
Thank you!👍👍👍God bless you!!!
You're welcome! I receive, may God bless you and yours as well!
Thank u for this useful information
You're welcome! Glad you found the info useful.
Great video I get UEI DL 599
Nice! That one is a step up from the one in the video right? It has a few more features loaded into it - the ultimate HVAC meter. 🙂
How are you liking it so far?
4,11,15
Correct!! Thank you for watching until the end! 😉
Thank you for showing this viedo, because i did not about it.
I've never purchased a multimeter before. Is a Kaiweets a good choice? The Kleins don't get as good reviews as I expected.
Back to the basics
It helps to review the basics. 😉
@@WordofAdviceTV oh especially when you take a nearly 2 year break 😭
@@EastDallasKicks Oh even more so in that case then. But it's like riding a bike, it'll all come back to you quickly.
Would you recommend this meter? Lost my entire tool bag recently, can’t afford to get the fieldpiece I once had. This one has more features than that fieldpiece anyway.
First off, sorry to hear about your loss brother. That seriously sucks. As for the meter, my first impressions are good! I like it a lot. But I only recently got it so can't vouch for the longevity of it.. I used an older model for about 8 years (DL389B) and have no complaints about it. I actually still have it and it still works great. This new one is similar but with more options.
@@WordofAdviceTV thanks a lot for the response and yeah, fell out of the truck 🛻 and I only noticed the tailgate was open once ai reached the destination 🫠 …
@@mannyfresh8504 Ahh bummer! Must have been a long ride too? That would be a bad day. Hopefully this mishap will actually turn into a blessing for you and your new setup will be even better.
@@WordofAdviceTV hopefully!! Thanks.
@@WordofAdviceTV so I got the meter and its been with me a couple days already. Sure glad I came across your vid. I can now carry just one meter instead of several 😂… its like my fluke 117 and my fieldpiece had a baby. Thanks again.
Hey 👋 good buddy Jay that's a good explanation 👍 👌 buddy I have one of those similar and thanks to you my dear friend you have learned me a few things about mine. I hope you and your family are doing OK 👍. I love hearing you talk and explain things you are a very extremely smart guy and I am very proud to call you my friend. My best friend tbh..it's been soooo hot here lately but today has been really nice compared to other days..I was thinking 🤔 about you yesterday and I prayed 🙏 for you and your family I always keep you all in my prayers 🙏 because I love you all so much like family. 👍 take care buddy and tell everyone I said hello 👋 😊 and be sure to give them a big old fashioned bear hug 🫂..I went yesterday and picked blackberries and I made a pie 🥧 😊 my my it was good 👍.
Aloha David!! Glad to hear things are going well on your side of the world! Family and I are doing great, my wife is due within a month with our 2nd son. 1st son is excited. 😄 Other than the baby, everything else is going in it's usual course. It seems like it was really hot this last month in the states! I'm happy we're not there for that. 😅 At least you got a break from the heat today. We appreciate your prayers, love, and support my friend!! The hug can definitely be passed on. 😎 Sending you love, prayers, and greeting from the warm (not hot) state of Hawaii! God bless you and do enjoy the pie! 🥧
Thank you 👍
You're welcome good sir! 🙂
Thank uou very much
I have the UEI DL389B and it has not specific IN RUSH button or feature. Can I test IN RUSH with this meter somehow?
Yes. You can use the max feature to essentially get the same results. I show how to do that with a DL389B in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/LRBoNo3Iwfw/v-deo.html
It is great vidoe
I have a question unrelated to the video and would appreciate your thoughts. Is it harder on your AC compressor to cycle on and off, or to run continuously?
Running continuously is usually better. There is more wear and tear on the compressor if it cycles on and off frequently than if it just ran continuously. This is because of the inrush current or start up amps. There is much more strain on the compressor when it starts than when it is already running.
Exactly 👍 👍👍
Thank you my friend!! I appreciate you stopping by. May you have a blessed and marvelous new week!
I have a question: when does it matter where the decimal is when checking resistance?
I have a similar meter, and I was checking the resistance to a small 15 amp fuse I believe it was. And I was getting a reading. Leading me to think it was a good fuse.
Next day I have a more experienced tech with me, and he checks the same fuse with his meter and got o.L.. looks at me like that’s your problem.. lol so I’m pissed, but I grab my meter to show I did the same thing and got a different reading. He changed the “range” and move the decimal over as if reading a whole number it showed ( OL. ) .
My meter when changing to ohms, defaults to M OHMS. And then changes depending on what I’m reading.
Should I always change the range no matter what I’m checking? Or only for fuses??
Plz help me understand…
What time frame is duty cycle measured in? 1hr, 10 minutes, 30 minutes?
I can't say I am super familiar with measuring duty cycles (not something often used in HVAC) so if someone knows better please do pitch in. As far as I know, it's a 10 minute time frame.
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Was this video made in P.R?
11+4+15=30 ... Very good explanation & that seems like a good meter ... Aloha & thx
Correct! Did you get it before the 30 seconds was up? (I didn't 😄) Thanks for stopping by for the new video my friend! I haven't had the meter for too long but first impressions are great! Aloha from Hawaii! Have an amazing week. 👌
I remember messing around with a free Harbor Freight multimeter years ago and somehow fried it
A lot of the definitions he used some people wouldn't understand like AC DC votes he should have explained that a little better this is not a meter that the beginner should start off with too complicated
4+15+11
Yes! 👍🙂
I have hard time understanding electricity and current, how do you see it?
Please don’t reply by saying it is free electron or movement of electrons from atom to atom ! Thanks
Yesssss, im ignorant in using it and scared of it ,i had to chng my capac without
Happy to help! 🙂 I hope the video dispelled some of the fears.
15+5+9+1 //10sec left phone screen cracked
I looked at 13 too long
There were only 3 places, probably 15+11+4?
Yes, only three places. 15+11+4 is correct! Thanks for watching till the end!
Thanks! Like the rest pf ya videos, this helped me out 🙂👍🇺🇸
Glad to hear that! Thanks for leaving a comment! 🙂