How to Use a Multimeter - With Examples and Demonstrations
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2024
- Detailed tutorial on how to use a multimeter for beginners, step by step instructions with examples and demonstrations. In this detailed tutorial I explain what this multimeter is capable of and then I show an example of how one would do all those checks using my furnace as the test subject. I go over checking resistance, voltage, continuity, capacitors, batteries, micro-amps, and more.
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🧩 Here is a hint for the puzzle at the end of the video:
That bottom row is tricky.. Something looks different about that boy. Also, I seem to recall that multiplication needs to be done before addition.
❌ Common incorrect answers: 10,12,14,15,23,30,40,48, or 60
If you think you have the right answer or want to give up, the solution is in the bottom of the description.
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🧩 Solution:
5 = one shoe
5 = the little guy
4 = the two newspapers
10 = the little guy is wearing TWO shoes
2 = one newspaper
5+(5+4+10)×2
(5+4+10)=19
19×2=38
38+5=43
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#hvac #multimeter #furnace #airconditioner
This is absolutely THE BEST multimeter tutorial!! I can now test more than just batteries with my multimeter, which happens to be the same one as yours (given to me as a gift years ago). THANK YOU for taking the time to share this information!! 🙏
I'm currently in Hvac school .These videos are more informative then my instructors
I went to school and learned more from him also, smh
Hey same here! Except the old guy that knows everything!
Agreed
In school rn
Facts!!!!!! Same here
Dedicating so much time to teach makes you a very special person, we need many more like you. THANKS.
Dude, you just taught me more about my job then I learned in school about this part.. In about 40 minutes... I love it!
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I am SO GRATEFUL that you don't blab on and on about nothing. Right to the point!! Thank god.
Lol!!!
Hi Jay , one of the best quality you have isn't only the way you describe intelligently , but your
" HUMBLENESS "
I'm electrician of an electrician for 30 years I do like that meter it's really good and I really like the video keep up the good work man
You're a talented young man with a lot of knowledge. And you know how to explain it very well. Thanks for all that you do for us.
It's nice to see real life application rather than just theory. Thank you.
This gentleman here is awesome. At least i can handle basic problems. Thank you so much.
Great teacher! And the " side tracks" you talk about are just as valuable as your main points! Thanks for your work!
About the best tutorial on any topic, that I have ever found at UA-cam. And thank you for not having background music and otherwise trying to make big video production and such. Just simple, straightforward talk, as you have given, is exactly what we need.
Thank you! Glad to hear that the video was simple and easy to follow! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!
💯 exactly
The best video ever,
No gimmicky video stuff, or overexaggerations, just facts and information!
@@WordofAdviceTV Yes thanks for "just the facts meme" Thanks for not having some long boring intro that makes most of us have to skip ahead to get to the point. This is a really great video.
I needed a new meter for performing maintenance around the house because my old one died. I looked at lots of meters but based on your videos I decided to buy the UEI DL389B TRMS Dual Display Clamp Meter It is still in transit to me so I decided to watch this video again and I am even more happy that I got this meter. It is not the Pro + model but since I am only using it around the house so I am OK with that.
Until I become fully comfortable with all the features of this new meter I will likely be watching this video again when the meter arrives at the house. I watch all your videos and am grateful you explain them so well. Thanks for another great video!
I finally went to this video again to learn how to use my meter better. I read the instructions but forgot you made this video so I am back again many months later. Wow you did a great job explaining everything and I learned how to correctly use my meter. As I already said I do not use it often but when I do I want to know what I am doing so thanks!
I have one question though: When you were testing the capacitors shouldn't you have advised to drain the capacitor by crossing the two terminals with a screwdriver before testing?
Keep the videos coming! I watch them all.
Well worth the 42 mins. Thank you. I have learned more about a Meter and Furnace than I knew. I have to clean the flame sensor on my Furnace every year.
I bought one of those meters. Directions weren't all that detailed. Now that I have watched your video, I am very comfortable with the meter. Thanks for a great video!
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I am currently in HVACR school and these videos have helped me a lot!
Thanks for the instruction on how to use the meter for boiler testing. I have been doing my own boiler repair with the help of my brother-in-law who is 250 miles away by phone. After watching your instruction on how to test the different functions of the boiler with your meter I now have a better understanding of what my brother-in-law is talking about. I also understand how to use my clamp meter which is a Klein CL 390. Thanks for the help.
Awesome presentation!! Just bought a UEI DL369 for hydronic troubleshooting and you answered all the questions I had prior to watching your video!! Excellent video and very clear and concise explanations!
Funny, I’ve had the UEI G-2 PRO:DL379 for about 10 years, same as yours really, I see no difference at all, I’ve never known how to really use it, I’ve had life long electricians get pissed at me because my meter was better than theirs, I’m just a lowly heat guy lol, I’m glad you made this video with this meter, I could’ve been checking flame rods the easy way all his time, and I didn’t know about the voltage tester either. The max/min button is going to be great to use, 38 years in the heating and plumbing trade, I’m just starting to do AC, you’re helping a lot, for me to learn, I have to understand the Why first, then it all comes easy because I know how it works, the rest is simple, your videos are helping me a lot. Thanks Jay, you’re doing a great job. 🇮🇹😎🇮🇹
Thanks so much for the complete overview of the function of a multimeter. I have one similar to yours and a bunch of those cheap 10.00 ones but am so frustrated because I know so little about how to use them other than continuity and volts. I'm so glad I discovered your channel and no wonder why you have over 400K subscribers. This has been a really valuable crash course in the operation of this tool. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thank you much I would have to get one
Thank you much
Bro str8 up
Brilliant! The instructions that came with my meter were not very clear in parts,but you have made everything clear for me. Very glad I found this video. Living in England of course the voltage I have to contend with is 240,which is not to be fooled with at any time. Thanks for your guidance. Doing any electrical work is potentially dangerous,and should be emphasised all the time,that if you have any doubts about what you are doing,leave it alone,and call a professional!
Learn to use this meter with the manual only probably going to take years, watching your well explained video making the learning process on its various features so much easier and only take day.
Trained by the Air Force in Basic Electronics tech school Keesler AFB right after Basic Training. Those were 8 hour days with block exams every week. Pass the exam with an 80 and move on to the next block or don't and repeat the week of training with the class coming up behind you. This was called getting washed back and was an ever looming threat as these skilled job slots were competitive. Wash back twice and you lost your guaranteed tech job and got put in a new specialty. Maybe fuels, security or as a cook. You're a good teacher. Hope you'll do more on actual component testing. Maybe spend some time using a white board to explain troubleshooting with a schematic. Now, explaining what an Ohm and a Farad and what Capacitance is, now that's an idea.
That schooling is tough. Sounds very rushed, doesn't give enough time to fully grasp what is being taught. Glad to hear the videos were somewhat helpful. Thank you for the video suggestions for the future!
My grandfather gave a a version of the multimeter you have and I was looking up how to use a multimeter on UA-cam to learn how to use it you just gave me an entire guide and runthrough of the meter the other videos didn't have this meter I clicked your video when I saw the same meter as mine thankyou so much! This was so informative and you covered everything this was an awesome ass tutorial I can't thank you enough!
this is such a great video for not only explaining how to use a meter but the demonstration on how to use a meter with the sequence of a furnace is really well done. no reason anyone who works in this field cant troubleshoot a furnace after watching this video
Yes very talented young gentleman thank you brother
Well done. This is the type of video that is needed to really understand your meter. Not throwing out words and showing you something without an explanation- as if a lay person understands meters and how to apply. Very thorough explanation as if I were doing it myself. Good job.
Thank you! Glad to hear the video was easy to follow. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!
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wow! now i understand. all of this months in hvac school and i learned this in 42 min
Thank you for this video, you explain everything very clearly that help me a lot. I just purchased this Test Meter from Amazon for $118 plus shipping, a $126 total cost. I seen this particular on sale on ebay and other for $152 and $177 plus shipping. So your Amazon listing was a savings for me, BUT watch that you don't get roped into an Amazon Prime Membership. I found I was a member and had to cancel out of it .I'm not a high volume buyer to benefit for such a membership. A thumbs up to you friend.
You’re very correct while explaining in detail ,.......god blesses your good intentions....thumbs up 120% good
I'm very thankful I've run into this channel.
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Very educational for non-electricians. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for teaching us. 42 min of my time was best video I've learned! Again thank YOU! Stay safe and God Bless.
Thank you. Your videos are the best out there! Really appreciate your time!
You're welcome! Thank you for commenting! :)
I’m new in learning this , and my first language is Spanish , I’ll give 5 stars for this excellent explanation of how to use the multimeter functions,l’ll be following you for the next videos & l am going to watch this video over again to refresh the functions one more time.
THANKS A LOT FOR YOU TIME A DEDICATION
That video teach me a lot
From a new learner
Excellent advice! Am a trades person, not a trouble shooter, find your videos and explanations, clear and precise.
Glad to hear that you find the videos useful! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Just bought my meter today & this video helped me out big time! Thank you!
Glad to hear the video helped! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
FOR ANY OF YOU START-UPS OUT THERE FOR THE ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS GENRE, THIS IS AN OVER THE TOP MUST SEE; THAT METER IS A BLOW OUT MUST GET. WISH THEY HAD A VIDEO LIKE THIS 50 YEARS AGO, TYVM JAY - ex Navy EM2.
I just got the $50 Harbor Freight A'mes Instruments CM600A AC Clamp Meter, it has almost all of the same features including a temp probe! this video was perfect for helping me learn how and when I can use it!
Thank you so much sir!
I also appreciate the little furnace lesson you threw in! I just bought a home last year and it is nice to know there are a few things I can check to see If I need to call someone!
I'm glad u put this video out. I'm a HVAC-R certified, but been out of the game. I forgot what symbols meant. Thank u. Now to figure out why my coils are freezing at the evaperator. Fan blower is blowing.
Overcharge possibly??
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and making informative videos. I use them all the time when I get stuck on a unit and appreciate you taking your time to make these. Answer is 20 since 1shoe=5 man=5 1bud=2
Thank you. Just starting my hvac class and this helped alot.
Thankyou for taking the time to make such informative and realistic diagnostic tests. Better than many expensive classes and hard to understand fast speaking instructors. It's obvious that you have the in field experience and expertise and a passion for sharing your knowledge with others. I just bought one of these meters as well. Thanks and keep it up.
Thank you Brad! Glad you found the video helpful! I will try to keep making them the same way as this video :) Enjoy your new meter! It's a good one!
Don't forget the PEMDAS Please excuse my dear aunt sally RIDDLE ME THIS: Shoes=10 Grumpy man= 5 1 newspaper bouquet of peanuts? = 4 grumpy man wearing pair of shoes and holding 2 bouquets of peanuts = 19
@@bradpeterson6193 Sorry, that is incorrect :) Pay close attention to that bottom row and don't forget that multiplication comes before addition.
ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO WELL EXPLAINED THANKS!
Super job on teaching how to use the meter. I never knew how to turn on the backlight until watching this video. Thanks! God Bless
Hats off to you bro. I came across your video only recently and all I can say is you are just a delight to listen to. Explanation:100%, voice tone:100%, Camera angles:200%. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You are indeed a Great Teacher too,
And we like hear your expert solutions.
Thanks
As soon as I seen Detailed Tutorial in the title. I clicked immediately and started thanking you.
-Thank you so much!!
I will learn alot from this and enjoy the show.
Thanks Cosmic! Hope you found it helpful!
Thank you for the introduction on how to use, you make it clear and simple and in steps. This new meter I got has newer functions then the ones my school provided for us for learning..
AWESOME video! I’ve seen all your videos and you make everything simple to understand. Thanks a million!
Glad to hear that! :) Thank you for watching and commenting!
great video, this is exactly the use case I am using my meter on, my furnace, thanks Word of Advice
Awesome explanation good teacher you are ...keep those videos coming thank you an ( God bless you)
Thank you for commenting! God bless you too!
16.5,and you are a good teacher are schools need people like you
Thank you Ron! And 16.5 is not the correct answer :)
I've taken up appliance repair work for my landlord. I'm glad I found your channel while doing my research. Your a talented instructor. Thankyou for your awesome help. I think those little tips and puzzles at the end of your videos are a super good idea. They give me the necessary time to hit that like button and subscribe, and help me to remember what I learned better. That was an actual technique that the math instructor at the tech school I attended many years ago used. Every student in the class achieved 100% grades in every class he taught. The answer is 19, right?
Excellent tutorial! Clearly explained all functions/aspects of the unit. Thank you.
Thanks a bunch for being thorough but keeping things simple
Thanks It helps to actually know how to read the multi reader thanks is good advice
Best video on multimeter YET!!!! THANKS
LOL If I don't have any thermometers left ! I feel that ! I usually find mine on the next seasons furnace or AC service …. I like your vids well done !
Haha good to know that I'm not alone :) Thank you for watching!
You are very good at teaching in all your videos. Even stuff I already know i like watching. New HVAC apprentice
Thank you! Glad you find the videos useful!
The answer to the puzzle is 30!
The video helped me understand the meter. I am a homeowner and have some electrical issues. My light bulbs in the kitchen keeps going out. These are LED which should last some 13 years. It does not happen in any other area in the house. Also each time the HVAC come on, the lights dim.
I have the same meter. Had a problem after a few years and sent to company.. Took forever but they owned that without me saying
anything. Sent meter back completely repaired with industrial battery and no charge to me. Good catch from UEI
Great video! Keep them coming. I got my career diploma in HVACR and by far you make more sense than the school that I learned from did. Thank you much. As for the riddle, It took me a little bit to notice his little shoes and flowers. HAHA!
Thank you! Glad to hear you liked the video and the riddle! Thanks for watching and playing!
I am In Senegal looking for job and school to complete my class I am so happy for you thanks so much
Great tutorial, I was on the fence about what meter to buy, there are so many on the market, thanks for helping me make a good choice.
Great presentation. You were very clear,and I have a much better understanding of using the multimeter for various things. Kudos!!!!!!
Best video I’ve watched on meters thank you , i just bought one of those meters
Thank you! It's a great meter, I'm sure you will like it!
I have been working in construction for many years and when I see guys using meters I say to my self one day I will learn how to use one.I own one now and just started to use it thanks to you ,I watched the video start to finish and I have learned a lot .you have been blessed but what admiré about you is that you love to share knowledge and I respect that
Now the puzzle answer is 60 since the shoes represent 10 ,the guy represent 5 and the flowers represent 4
Shoes (10) plus guy (5) times flowers (4) = (60)
Thank you Oscar! Glad to hear my video helped! But unfortunately the puzzle answer is incorrect. This one is a little tricky. Take a closer look at the bottom row.. And don't forget that multiplication is done before addition ;)
@@WordofAdviceTV This is driving me crazy lol. Is the answer 58? I don't see the answer anywhere. Please tell me the correct answer or I promise you I will not watch another of your videos lol. Just kidding, I'm hooked on your videos.
@@rbilardo47 Haha glad you like the videos and tried the puzzle! 58 is incorrect. The right answer is 43. If you sort the comments by date, in some of the oldest comments people describe step by step how they get the answer :) It's not as much a math puzzle as it is a "paying attention to details" puzzle
@@WordofAdviceTV Wow. Thank you, now I can sleep tonight. I'll search to see if I can find where someone explains it. Thank you so much. God Bless.
@@rbilardo47 You're welcome! Glad I could save your sleep! ;) I'll help you out a little. The guy in the bottom row is wearing shoes and is holding two newspaper things. God bless you and family as well!
Great video! I think I can use this meter now, to determine live circuits and dead light bulbs and batteries. Thank you for your clear explanations.
Great Video! Always confuse about when to use which function for which purposes. Video clear it up a bit. Thanks....the answer is 30
thank you for your videos they are the best, we appreciate your time
You're welcome, glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting!
Thank you for your videos
I been waiting for this
You’re awesome
I hope I didn't disappoint! Thank you for commenting!
I believe the answer is 12. Great video. I just bought the DL379B and your video explained everything about how to use it. Thank You!
Awesome! Glad the video helped! And that is not the correct answer :) That bottom row is tricky..
Thank you, this really helped me understand a little bit more about how to use my meter. Hopefully I can troubleshoot and fix my dryer that isn't heating.
Great, Great Video. This is the best tutorial about Multimeter. Thanks for all the efforts.
First time watching your videos! And I am already hooked!( I am an apprentice engineer)thank you very much sir!
Very new to hvac and this helped alot definitely will re-watch and share with my classmates
Nothing else to say then this is with no doubt the best UA-cam tutorial videos online i appreciate your effort don’t stop :)
Thank you very much! :)
Thank you, I now have an understanding of how to use a multimeter👍
You're welcome! Glad I could help with that!
Jay, just another phenomenal explanation of using a multimeter with amp clamp & troubleshooting a typical modern furnace! Really super detailed & instructive! Thanks for your time & effort that you put into these videos, truly appreciative!
Wow, this is the best multimeter video that I have ever seen. Thanks!
Video and explanations were great. The "upside down horseshoe" is the upper case Greek letter Omega. (Long O...OOOOmega...OOOOhms) The "backwards U" is the lower case Greek letter Mu (like Moo...what a cow says). It is the equivalent of an English M and being lower case it stands for "m...icro" in electronics terminology.
I think the answer to the puzzle is 14. Thanks for the excellent teaching. I just got this meter although I have had another for a long time and only knew how to use some of the functions.
Thank you for explaining what I didn't in the video! I am sure you will enjoy the new meter but as for the puzzle, 14 is incorrect. It's a tricky one.
Your tutorials are the best! You are a great teacher.
Thank you! I appreciate the comment!
Excellent video! Two additional things that you might want to point out to your viewers.....the clamp and non-voltage contact setting usually only work on AC current, not DC direct current so the user still has to be careful when touching the wires as DC current may still be present and not detected by the tester. Also, may capacitors can still hold a strong charge several days/weeks after being charged so they should be shorted out by touching a metal screwdriver across the leads to bring the charge back to zero so the user does get a shock before testing them. All in all, a great and helpful presentation!
great additional advice bro!!
@@bikeriderful I meant to say “does not” get a shock. LOL!
Very good job of covering the capabilities of the meter. Thanks
You should be hired as a instructor. Great video
Great Video! New to multimeters and this video really helped me understand every function. 👌🏽
Glad to hear the video helped! Thank you for watching and commenting!
As I am a current student of HVAC/R trade. I Am following your channel, and your advice on tool, and how to’s.
Thank You
Thank you. I finally understand my meter.
Thanks for the great job , you should be a teacher . You have a way of teaching that is very easy to understand .
Thank you! I try to "speak in English" as much as I can ;)
Excellent video and explanation. I just bought a different clamp meter, the Klein CL900, but the same principles apply, so very useful video. BTW, the resistance symbol for ohms (the upside down horseshoe) is actually the Greek symbol Omega. The same symbol appears on Omega wristwatches.
I really enjoy your videos, they are very thorough and helpfull, thank you so much.
This was a excellent video you did a great job . I will throw this in with I’m sure you already know, when you’re checking any capacitor first thing you want to warn the customer that it could be charged ,and if you touch the terminals could kill you.
great video on a multi meter plus troubleshooting a gas furnace, 14 on the riddle
Thank you for commenting! I missed your comment, sorry. But 14 is not correct :)
The video was very informative. As to the answer to the problem, reading from left to right, I get 5 + 5 = 10. Then 10 x 2 = 20. Therefore, the answer is 20.
Glad to hear you found the video useful! Thank you for watching and playing! But 20 is not the correct answer.
Thank you for this video very informative, I just purchased my first clamp meter UEI DL579.
Thank you, excellent presentation, have a old multimeter, will be purchasing a new one. Also learned a little about operation of my furnace.
Thanks for all your tutorials, I like the way you explain everything, it's easy to understand! The answer for the puzzle is 30
60
30 ;)
Tom M it’s 20..
Is it weird that your sidetrscking actually helps me learn what your teaching
Not at all! :) Glad to hear that the sidetracking was worth leaving in the video!
Thank You so much, very informative and helpful, I've had this Phoenix for years and just really didn't know much about it other than measuring resistance on guitar pickups and maybe checking temperatures,
I just went from knowing only the basics to a certified meter instructor...im sure after watching another video of yours ill be doctorate ready ~from the electricians with luv
Diode feature: I use to check diodes. When connected to the diode it will display the voltage required to make the diode conduct. This can be from 0.5 up to 2 volts depending on the type of diode. Hook up backwards and make sure you do not get a reading. This can also be used to check Bijunction transistors.
Thank you for explaining insylem!