Multimeter 101 for HVAC 3D

Join Bryan Orr for this HVAC-focused 3D animated video breaking down everything you need to know about using a multimeter. In this Multimeter 101 for HVAC 3D animation, you'll get a back-to-basics overview covering fundamentals, safety precautions, tool selection, the megaohm scale, and measuring volts, ohms, amps, and microfarads.
This animation contains detailed graphics clearly demonstrating how to take measurements in different units and scales, including best practices for testing the functions of your multimeter. Learn how auto-ranging works and why it matters. Understand key electrical principles that will help you accurately interpret your readings and perform diagnostic tests, including wiring the meter leads in series with the flame rod to read microamps on gas furnaces.
Whether you're new to the trade or simply need a quick refresher, this Multimeter 101 video has you covered. Bryan explains core concepts in an easy-to-understand way, along with clear visuals of meters in use. Gain the confidence to safely use these essential diagnostic tools on HVAC equipment in the field.
Take your electrical troubleshooting skills to the next level and set yourself up for success by mastering the multimeter. This is an HVAC training resource to help technicians build competency with metrics and tools that impact system performance and customer satisfaction.
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[@performancehvacr6629]

I always love the 3D videos. It's like Saturday mornings, but with Heating and Air cartoons.

[@matthewmenard3014]

Ah yes. Like the old Reboot cartoon.

[@EpyonRules]

8:07 I like how it appears to specifically be a screwdriver with a broken tip being used to discharge the capacitor. Even broken tools can still have uses! I'm also a little surprised they actually showed what everyone actually uses to discharge a capacitor instead of using a resistor or dedicated capacitor discharge tool (which would be the "correct" way to do the job, but I don't know a single person that's ever done it that way).

[@MattJMT]

Thank you for another great video!

[@u2tipsy]

Need a Multimeter 102 and 103 tutorial! This one was very helpful. Encourage everyone to subscribe and ✔️ out their app!

[@kennethsmith2030]

Your ability to balance that video and come to question of asking and wanting not matching great video.

[@jameskennett8666]

the video ive been waiting for! love the animations and explanation! thank you!

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Thanks, Merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@AlmarbadiT]

This is the powerfull education and informative way ...thx you a lot Brayn .... I am not Hvac technician but I am interested in and I am planing to be .

[@miguelrojas3394]

Thanks for the 3D explanation is awesome and easy to understand, thanks again Brian 🙏💯

[@integrity5264]

Great lesson on the meter and you explain everything so well, thank you.

[@favioferreira8921]

I'm gonna share this with some new guys.

[@karellfernandez73]

Excelente, muchas gracias.

[@juanleon2631]

Thank for information

[@tommajor4995]

Good stuff…thank you sir!

[@jahfilms5763]

Thank you

[@ronaldclark8187]

Excellent vids. . Amped on those rings of flux

[@chesstime356]

As always I like your videos nice 3D shows

[@corruptedbrain6]

i like the hopscotch method

[@TripplePointR718]

Great vid

[@user-xk7ge9jz4q]

awesome

[@lukemunson6786]

This is great; and I love the HVAC School videos - I have gained a lot of helpful knowledge here... but I have to say; discharging a capacitor with a screwdriver is not good practice. If the goal is to promote safety, this should always be done with a multimeter set to the highest voltage setting.

[@SoGQue]

We want more 😂👏🏾👏🏾

[@juanacosta2788]

Hey what a great video .. by any chance do u sell training videos .? Or any training books?

[@juanacosta2788]

Were can we buy this 3d video training set?

[@mzyontutorial]

Good

[@dellenypritchard6674]

The Leads measure DIFFERENTIAL between both leads.

[@coldfinger459sub0]

👍

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[@maness2112]

Probably not gonna happen.

[@paulgaras2606]

Google the service manual for the model. Everything you need to know is in there.

[@garbo8962]

One bad thing about digital meters especially better ones with high impedance have to be careful when measuring AC voltages. Numerous times while only having one probe touching an energized wire and other lead not connected could receive a reading over 80 volts especially in damp locations.

[@crhees]

Megaohm meter.. you mean an insulation resistance tester/meter. What do you mean by a Megaohm meter, what are you testing? Your testing the Insulation of the conductors with a high voltage. looking for leakage. Your testing the Insulation resistance. Where you may be getting confused is one of the original manufactures of this type of meter is called Meggar and they still make some of the best meters today. And its often called a Meggar test because of this. But this is just industry Jargon and incorrect, It is not a Meggar test . Viewers, this test is performed by an Insulation resistance tester. Not a Megaohm meter.

[@neilcomparetto5282]

There’s an article on Wikipedia if you need more information on them. Just google “megaohmmeter”.