Multimeter Articles

Test lead probes are often taken for granted, which is unwise - they are, actually, among the most important parts of a multimeter as the first line of defense when it comes to dangerous high currents. For that matter, it is of crucial importance to select multimeter...

Determining if one of your household's circuits is live, powered, and hot can be either very simple or very complicated. Methods for doing this range from those that are free and easy (such as the “working lamp”) to those are expensive and complicated (like using the...

How often did you have to deal with broken festive fairy lights? You plug in the whole string of them only to discover that they're not working at all, which immediately kills the festive mood and the spirit of Christmas. And, as you already know, this beautiful...

Unfortunately, the digital multimeters (DMMs) can blow up and cause not only equipment damage but also serious personal injuries. And when the electrical powers become a hazard, a man's knowledge becomes his most important tool for the survival. Even though these...

Multimeters are, without a doubt, among the most versatile tools that money can buy. They are primarily used for checking current and voltage, as well as many other things, depending on the model. If you've bought one for yourself but don't know how to use it, don't...

An autorange device allows you to use the multimeter without needing to manual adjust the knobs or dials on your device. We want to help you learn how to use an autoranging digital multimeter, and understand how this type of multimeter has given a wider range of benefits to many people.

If you’re all about electrical DIY projects, then odds are you already own a multimeter or two. If you’re a mechanical enthusiast, or if you’re looking for more professional ways to detect electrical problems in your house or car, then this is the right kind of device...

A multimeter is quite a versatile tool for far more than one purpose. Most units that are available on the market today are capable of measuring resistance, voltage, and amperage of a particular circuit or component. There are several types of multimeters, but the...

While using a multimeter seems pretty easy and straightforward, there are a couple of things you need to worry about, especially if you aren’t as experienced. Working with electricity should always be regarded as potentially dangerous, regardless of the low values....

A multimeter is an affordable accessory that can be used by anyone who wants to check the resistance, voltage, and amperage of a particular device or object. In fact, there are dozens of other features integrated into a decent multimeter, but measuring resistance is...