Delboy's Garage, Simple Skills, # Multimeter.

[@sczscoob212]

Thanks Del, I am that bloke who has one in the toolbox drawer & not a clue how to use it. But now I know!! Keep em coming 👍🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, glad it helped you out...

[@daxingxing6895]

Thanks much for clear explanation and visual on how to work a multimeter.I'm old but not too old to learn.Thanks for taking time and efforts an our/my behalf.Old geezer in Seattle.

[@BrettJoy]

that was great you just touched on everything I wanted to know

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Bret, Glad it helped buddy.

[@scottseabaugh]

The ohms difference you saw (.03 to .04) when you measured your first glass fuse was through your hands and body. It's helpful to be aware that if your hands are touching both leads, you're reading parallel resistance through your body.

[@SuperPramFace]

You would have made a brilliant school teacher!!

[@jimpion]

SuperPramFace187 he's MY teacher.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly Sirs, what a cool job that would be..!

[@jimpion]

Moonfleet41 WOULD be??? You've already got it!

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

I know, right.....I always tell him, he missed his calling. would have love to have him as my 9th grade auto teacher!! I'd. own my own garage ,by now!!!

[@leroywulf]

Testing "electric string" is one of the Motorcycling jobs I hate the most, but as you said, it joins all the fun parts together, so it is a necessary evil. Thanks for the video Del, as always beautifully explained. Cheers and ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Roy, always good to hear form you buddy.

[@MrSkeets6]

This has to be the best vid you have done without spanners, ranting or grinding! Thank you so much for your little insight into the dark art of electrics!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... 'little insight' indeed... just the very basic outlive and a couple of easy checks, hoping to instill a little confidence in checking things... thanks for watching.. Del.

[@thedualwheeljourney2468]

Usually, videos about electrics tend to be complicated, but this video was easy to understand. Great job!

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Hay Del. Just got new battery for Fazer along with other bits for new mot. Two weeks of battery in the box, at 600 volts show 13v; at200 its 13.1; at 20 its 13.05. first time showing actual how to with multimeter. cheers coffee?

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Hi. just joined patreon. Got today from ebay a coffee mug that heats water so you can have a coffee, or soap or tea or evan a warm toddy if you are at the end of riding for the day. Anyway might as well try it out. plugged into lighter socket with couple crockadile clips connected to that old bike battery. Well it workd an hour after pluggin I got a hot cuppa. That will make my journeys more fun. I enjoy coffee on my own, now independant from cafes, voltage at 12.75. not bad.. Cheers guys.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Greg.. Thank you so much for your kind and generous support, we've sent you a personal message from the Patreon platform. I love the idea of hit coffee on the move while you're out.. what a great idea.! Take care, ride safe and have a wonderful week my friend.. D&Pxx

[@kamilbarnik448]

Nice "basics only" video, but I think there is one pretty important basic thing to know about multimeters that was not covered: don't EVER try to measure current "directly". That is switch the meter to measure amps and connect it directly to a current source like a car/bike battery or even worse - the mains. You WILL blow the fuse in the meter, or if the meter doesn't have one (some of the cheap ones don't) blow the meter itself and possibly your hand with it. All the amps ranges in all the meters (except clamp meters, but that's a different story) are about measuring current flowing in a circuit. So if you connect the meter set to measure amps directly across a battery, that's essentially a dead short. That's why the amps measurement usually has it's own separate input jack - so that you don't blow your meter accidently while switching through the different ranges.

[@RenchRanch]

Another function of the Multi-Meter that is extremely useful is the continuity checker (also know as a diode check). I know you can check continuity with the other modes but there is one built-in for this task. The symbol is the sideways triangle with the line on it. On most MM's it will "beep" if the leads are touching together when set to this mode. This is a very useful way to check for a short (a wire grounding against something it's not supposed to), or that a wire isn't broken along its length. When you hear a beep you know that the 9Vdc battery inside the Multi-Meter has a path from the positive wire to the negative (you can just touch the leads together to test it). I beep test stuff as a quick way to verify a circuit before I crack into using the Volt or Ohm meter. Great video as always, clear and concise. The image quality of the video looks wonderful. Cheers! Mike & Melly

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Mike.. yeah. there is about another half hour of video there if i were to go over all of it.. but this was just the basic, first two main tasks you'll need... Thanks for your input buddy.. take care of The Chairman.. D&P.

[@RenchRanch]

LOL, yep. With electronics it can quickly go down the rabbit hole and no longer be a simple skill. ;-) Was a great video with just enough info!

[@magpiemale]

@@Moonfleet41 I just bought one and just getting the thing out t test my battery.. some meters are ok for electricians but not for the beginner when looking at the dial some read complicated

[@chrisosullivan2393]

Again thanks for all your hard work it is appreciated

[@Moonfleet41]

My pleasure!

[@xt225]

Great vid. Just purchased a mm. If possible please can you explain how I test for a live wire to join my auxiliary light switch to? Thanks.

[@killerdublin]

Del, what do you think about guys on youtube using a multi meter to test brake fluid? Does this work? Is it accurate.

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, get yourself a brake fluid tester pen, they're no expensive and extremely accurate!

[@killerdublin]

Thanks mate.

[@williambrooks7658]

i have had my multimeter for a long time and know i no how to use it .thank you very much

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome William. Glad I could help!

[@JVerschueren]

It's good the video shows one doesn't have to have a really expensive professional meter to do the sort of checks you will do as a home mechanic, but, for the people who don't already have one, may I suggest spending a couple of Pounds more for one which has an audible continuity check function. You should still expect to pay less than 30 Pounds and, as a bonus, some of those meters come with a temperature range and probe as well, which is very useful at times. Anyway, audible continuity check function, you won't regret it.

[@JVerschueren]

I've worked in electronics for most of my career thus far as well and I agree with you. This sort of multimeter is not fit for purpose in electronics or professional applications. However, for basic troubleshooting on bikes, cars and around the home, they're perfectly adequate. Just that, like I said, I consider an audible continuity check a must/luxury one should afford oneself.

[@davidholden2658]

Agreed, I'm no electrician but the audible continuity check is a great feature. Much easier than reading the resistance off the screen, especially if you're working ion something in an awkward place.

[@wullie9185]

Another great video Del like the way you explain things and put things into layman's terms

[@paulwharton1850]

Thank God ! ......Now I understand. Always wanted to know. Thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad it could help, cheers, Del

[@guitarlover889]

Thanks Delboy , I,ve always wanted to learn how to use a Multimeter properly , now i know . Thankyou .

[@johnsavage1109]

A very old video......It just showed a 70yo how to test his boat batteries. Thank you very much.

[@HektorBandimar]

Both of my electric windows stopped working, so I changed both fuses and the windows worked again, result ! .... But when I did the continuity test in your video on the old fuses, they both tested that they were okay, weird eh!

[@alanandrews5381]

Excellent teacher for newbies only question is -+on multimeter is this continuity also? Good man. ✓😊

[@Rodrigo8]

I think ampere is extreme importante, and many people think does't matter to much. I've seen a lot of equipment burn because it was the wrong amperage.

[@milkoll]

Hi, When you're testing the battery, where does the red and black pins connected to? Thanks.

[@terryrich4285]

Sorry for possible dumb question but does it matter which way around you have the positive and negative prongs when testing voltage or ohms?

[@pezb1]

Lol ive had a multi meter for years, never known how it works...... now i just want to test every thing ....thanks top man...

[@Paul-ti7es]

just found this, looked at loads for me car thanks, the info i wanted straight to the point idiot proof, the right amount of info needed to keep it real 👍👍👍

[@dennisflores222]

finally I understand what it looks so complicated...thanks

[@davidwilson8010]

Hey and good morning to you and your wife sir..I have Ben listening and looking at your program and I must say thanks a lot for all you have Ben doing ..keep it up and as they say nalage is sanc..

[@joeharrison7090]

always wondered how they worked tks .brilliant job on the tailight so far

[@danodbdb]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@roygunner4067]

Hi I've never used a multimeter before due to not knowing how to use it You have made that as simple as could be Thank you Topman Roy

[@richardhogg8842]

Good

[@northwalesrider8422]

Thank you very much, great explanation. keep up the great work.

[@billfrater1948]

Explained clear and with no bollocks, Cheers mate.

[@stevelampard]

Everyone needs a multimeter, essential kit. Came in very handy when my old battery was on the way out and helped me decide to get a new one. Good video as always Mr Del, these things don't have to be unapproachable and you've shown how to use it very well.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... just the basics, but once you open the door of understanding to these things, the rest come easier..!

[@trigg99]

hi del and all just want to say a auto range digital multimeter is easier for beginners to understand it you can buy them on ebay for a £5 but there is one thing to you all don't plug its in the wall unless its rated for 240v ac

[@pattoallen1981]

I hardly ever use my multimeter anymore my testlight has a volt meter built in and it lights up green or red if something is going to ground youll need a multimeter to test can bus which i havnt learned tho

[@MegaJackhart]

great I am off to the shop to buy !!!! one great video

[@bobmclachlan1008]

Nice video. Going to be teaching a few ladies just that in a couple of weeks.

[@garyhicks789]

Witchcraft... is you able to get different coloured wands for it ?

[@Franita01]

Excellent little tutorial, REALLY plain and simply explained. Thank you

[@Charlesray69]

Just ordered a multimeter after watching this vid. There is still a wiff of magic to electricity for me but this give me the push to get involved, cheers

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

i chek so many years with buzer all fuses or connections im rong???beter with om

[@chrisrag1346]

Really useful simple skill Del. I have a multimeter in the cupboard somewhere but have never known how to use it. now i have some insight..................... mind i shouldn't think it works anymore, its been in there donkeys years.

[@Moonfleet41]

It'll probably just need a new battery, its usuallt a little 9v square type if you take the back off..! thanks for watching Chris.

[@adamc4655]

Hi,very informative video.Do you use the same setting to test a spark plug?🤙

[@stevenjackson1494]

Out of all the videos I watch I enjoy yours the most because you go into great detail about everything. I like the fact you aim them at the home mechanic and use ordinary tools and avoid the use of fancy gadgets where possible. Pity you've not got and FJ1200 there as I'm in the middle of trying to restore mine. Big thumbs up

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words Steven, I appreciate that!

[@nigelwren3825]

Loving all the videos delSaw the Sick String Outlaw T shirt so checked them out,,great stuff especially the Johnny drinks jack videoCheers Del keep it going Wren legs Middlesboro

[@Moonfleet41]

hey Nige' good to hear from you matey... send em an email and say hi, they know we're prompting their music and have been loving the new fans from England... they're no small band you know, massive in the country scene... and proper cool guys. !

[@pastorcolintucker]

Thank you I have a multimeter but was unsure if I was using it correctly ! Love Colin from Aus.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it helped Colin, they're a great tool to have, so we're glad we could help!

[@petergoddard1960]

I now know lots more than I did already. Mission accomplished, mate. As usual I now want to know more, and I shall go forth and seek further knowledge. For now I shall resist replying to the 'vulva' comment, especially with all these 'probes' in the vicinity.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Pete... yes i resisted the 'Vulva' comment too... i thought i did very well to step away from that too... Good tp hear from you sir..

[@DarranJHankey66]

Thank you , this is the most easy *non brain surgery* how to use a mm ... Best I've watched out of 8 and actually learned something ...Cheers , I've saved a fortune on a motherboard CPU which wasn't as I thought faulty ..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind feedback Darran, glad it could help.

[@leslieleonard699]

Good video I just bought a reader , trying to learn how to use it

[@MrG00ny65]

Another easy to follow simple skills vid. Love these. Good comparison to a Doctors thermometer. We`ll have to rename this Dr. Del`s Garage. lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, searching for an analogy that explains its only data that you'll get, not answers.. those you have to work out for yourself...

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Auto electrics can be very confusing even for electricians because 12v is SO sensitive to corroded terminals . You can have 12v to a lampholder and the bulb won't light because a gnat farted inbetween the contacts LOL

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha ha ha ah... read all the way to the last five words with a straight face... now have tea over my keyboard....lol

[@AMorgan57]

Great! So next show us how to check for a broken circuit and/or a short circuit, and hunt down the location of it. As I understand it, the voltage meter (for motorcycles, set it at 20v) is for checking the health of your battery. And the Ohm meter (that horseshoe shaped symbol) is for checking circuits.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andrew, Im not planning on making a series of videos on electrics...it a huge subject and could take over the whole channel, this was just a walk through of the tool and a couple of basic checks.. like i said in the video, once you know how to make those checks, then you can start working out how to diagnose faults.. but if you cant even read the meter, or interpret the data, then you cant even start.

[@andyl7721]

How do I check if a component is receiving the correct power it requires?

[@roadrunner3519]

Thanks Del very helpful.

[@petefroud5308]

Great info Del . Well put nice and simple.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Peter, just the basics aye..

[@petefroud5308]

Yes Del but you need the basic stuff first .As you said the videos can make you sleep for sure.

[@edwardleniston1076]

A must for every tool box. Helped me find a missing voltage in a loom. Great vid Del clear and concise.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Edward, basic stuff, but its a handy tool to have aye.

[@RobEmDim69]

6 years and in my opinion, the best explanation i have found. Nice

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, glad it helped!

[@MacBegbie]

Cool! Been able to check the fuses borrowed from old appliance plugs to see if they actually work. Threw away 4 as a result. Top vid

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, i use mine for that all the time, thise white ones you cant see through... what are we supposed to use... the Force..? lol

[@alexanderwhyte9773]

Still watching ... but the battery check is going to really really help me lots Del, already to watch the remainder of this video and im definitely going to buy a meter having watched this so far. I see some electricians mentioning different meters they recommend but as it is i dont know what they do better ??? One mentions an auto digital range meter, another mentions an audible continuity check function meter ??? Which should I buy, which do i need ... but what do they do thats better than the one you have ????

[@Moonfleet41]

Try this one Alex, its a simplified machine that does all you will need for basic vehicle maintenance.. there are much more complicated ones available, but 90% of that they do you will never use... Have a look and see if this could help buddy.. www.reconelectrical.co.uk/KT111-Kewtech-Digital-Multimeter

[@roygregory8334]

Thanks . Very informative.

[@marklandy6683]

thank you so much, I brought a multimeter this morning, now I can have a go a check out my own battery to see what's the problems , sense owning a motorbike I've learned so much info. thanks to yourself,

[@Moonfleet41]

You're welcome Mark, glad the videos help you, and we appreciate you supporting what we do!

[@gregkillick4261]

Thanks again will try it on my Reliant Robin ! great help thanks

[@trevtherev5425]

nice one,del.clear and concise.i learnt something .

[@MrZeth760]

thanks for your clarity in this video...

[@marwray1]

Cheers Delboy. Great tutorial for the beginner. 👍🏻🍷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ScottishATeam]

had one for years clueless how to work you made that easy been practicing since watching video thank you for the video been very helpful for motorhome

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome mate..Glad to help!

[@paulmorrison9466]

Recently found your channel.. Short and sharp skills for someone with tools but learning about bikes

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard Paul, thanks for your support.

[@keithhow5901]

Very informative mate....thankyou

[@celestialbody6890]

i always wanted to know how to use this...thanks man!

[@albertheaton6455]

Great vid del much appreciated by many I am sure.

[@davejc1]

As an auto sparky by trade, that was a great little introduction. Couldn't have done it better myself hahaha

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, it's pretty simple stuff aye once you understand the device and what you're actually reading!

[@garethburningham9467]

I want to carry out a health check on my battery before the season starts proper, never knew how to.... I DO NOW.. 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gareth, glad it worked for you mate...

[@loco0351]

Great video ! Thank you

[@williamgiron8351]

Thanks for this video it help me a lot ....

[@paullumb9331]

Mate , you made that so easy to understand .thanks mate

[@johnbrereton5229]

A great explanation, I've had a multi meter for a year or so by now. But I know much more about using it than I ever did before. 👍

[@SheldonM1945]

Thank you, for making it easy to understand how to read a Multimeter. GREAT JOB. !!!

[@geoffreystirrup4726]

Hi I’ve enjoyed a few of your “simple skills” vids they are really helpful to us that really are diy newbies. I’m wondering if I could put forward something to teach us, it is something a guy like yourself would find easy but to simple Simons such as myself it would need an easy lesson from someone like yourself. Would you mind showing us how to use a automotive test device/probe. Hope you would consider regards

[@popcornMD]

Very helpful... Thanks

[@tofty21]

Mate, this was very helpful. I’m a real numpty but this was great!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it helped!

[@brentpeyton4304]

Great instructor, the best on you tube. How can I drain the oil from the base of my big twin Harley, no one knows only you and god. Please share you wisdom. No drain plug, oil passes down to base and some time wont start. Thank you.

[@jimguthrie90]

Fantastic video. I recognise the need for a Multimeter and have needed to use them to trouble shoot things, but being scared of electricity and not understanding how they work I never used it. And because I didn't understand the manual or the language used It lay in a drawer. I actually paused the video you made & wrote with a permanent marker on the meter the relevant settings. But like you said, interpreting the readings is another thing altogether. You never went into Amps. I'm trouble shooting a 1986 heritage softail, nothing big, just issues. would amp readings be used much in fault finings

[@batmon1667]

I showed you the picture of the bike a few days ago. No spark no fuel prime. All common checks done. New ecu and programmed keys. Still no luck. Thought to my self I'll buy a multi meter. Then realised I hadn't a clue on how to use one. Then thought. Ah. I reckon delboys done a video. And sure enough...boom. you pair make owning a bike only as expensive as you want it to be. Keep up the great work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Blimey, thanks mate, I'm no specialist, or even that proficient on electrics, it's a dark art of wizardry that's for sure, but the basics are easy enough, so we thought we'd share a little of our understanding ! Hope you got it all sorted mate...

[@batmon1667]

@@Moonfleet41 me to. I hate not having a working bike lol

[@Thedogk9]

Thanks for the insight it was a great help.

[@7rips99]

top notch, multi meter for dummies. im trying to use it to diagnose why my bike wont start. i changed the engine, now i dont even get any dash lights?? let the fun begin . good video man i appreciate it.

[@timwild6129]

As usual, brilliant, informative and interesting. Fab 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ashfaqahmad7323]

Thank you so much For showing how to use it

[@Clockwork-45]

nice and clear explanation...will be buying one asap and poking around my Tiger !! Thank you...

[@Anythinggoes-1999]

Just come across you and absolutely brilliant for a newby many thanks 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks You're most Welcome!

[@nfan883]

Great illustration. Knowing what is said in the video is all we need to know ( motorcycle battery check).

[@Rustsamurai1]

New subscriber, with this very multimeter and now an idea how to use it, thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard sir.. thank you for your support. !

[@02bigkev]

I have an amp meter now I know a little bit more about it , Thanks for showing. RSM8

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Kev, good to hear from you buddy /

[@KingsColas]

02bigkev me too. My dads has a few. Never knew how to work them properly

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

very good explanation, .....and that's coming from a local#3 electrician!. and you are right, Del. I had to take a 5 year apprentice program, to become an expert,like I am today!! thanks...penny and DEl. Always success!!. I just had to replace the starter relay, post down under the belly of the beast!! had to remove, oil tank, battery, rear wheel and splash guard, just to access the post and neg terminal post(plastic) ,on my 2005 15th anniversary Fatboy! thanks again. PS...great camera work, as usual ....P.P 😁

[@daveyjennyville]

got same multimeter haraaaaaaaaah

[@MattRiddell]

Any thoughts on diagnosing a munted horn on my scrambler? The fuse looks good but I don't seem to be getting voltage across the pins on the horn. Maybe run my own cable? Or maybe the button doesn't work?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Matt, good to hear from you again, and sorry to hear about your horny issue..lol Ok, its just a case of tracing the break in live feed...presuming the terminals are the correct way round on the horn?. Change the fuse, even if it looks ok, then you know its not that.. then, with ignition 'On', check for feed up at the switch, (just open the switch block and you'll see the wires inside on the back of the horn button), check for a live feed into the button, then 'press' the horn button to check the feed wire out, if it reads live, then that will confirm the horn button is working... Check any plugs on the way down to the horn, (there will be at least one as the switch block will have its own length of harness so it can be removed).... no need to check those plugs for live feed, just make sure they are firmly plugged in... Then check the feed wire into the horn itself... if you have feed going in, but no sound.. then the horn is suspect.. so take it off the bike, stick a length of wire onto each terminal, and bridge it across the battery... if it works, then you maybe have an earth problem, perhaps the way the horn bolts to the frame, that can get corroded as its in the path of all the road grime.?... Those are all the things to check my friend, see what you find at each check point and let me know.. there is a remedy for everything, the devil task with electrics is just tracing it... Good luck, and let us know how you get on buddy.. fingers crossed and all the best, Del.

[@MattRiddell]

Moonfleet41 awesome thanks man! Will let you know 😊

[@angelodark6144]

To test a motorcycle battery u put it on dc?

[@KarlUKmidlands]

I recommend getting an auto ranging meter, even if its a cheap one it better than the old style where you have to select the ranges, if you want a really accurate and safe one for use at mains voltages then look at high quality CAT rated ones Fluke are well regarded.