How to Use a Multimeter for Beginners - How to Measure Voltage, Resistance, Continuity and Amps

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No bs, no robotic voice, no super long intro Pure content full of knowledge

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[@dellicaman]

Didn't have a clue until I watched this. Simple clear and straight to the point...no ridiculous music no unnecessary commentary no crazy camera angles...just downright simple. Many thanks for putting this up.

[@Cassiopeia_2113]

I like the vid because he speaks clearly, he doesn't say Ummm every 3 seconds, and he has the camera close up to the multimeter display. I have no questions on what you covered. Thank you dude

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It's not what you're being taught...it's HOW you're being taught. This is GOLD.

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The best. Short. Concise, Precise. Perfect for beginners. Bravo!

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All tutorials should be this clear, organized, and direct -no fluff, no bs.

[@davidwells997]

By far the best introductory video I’ve seen. From clear & concise instructions to using that pick for a pointer to show exactly what on the multimeter he was talking about, this was very informative. Thank you!

[@moofushu]

This is the best video on multimeters on youtube thus far.

[@theuniversallion]

Can it electrocute my finger

[@brooKlynKiteflyer]

yes when he said, "horse shoe looking thing" i knew he would be my go to multimeter teacher.

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Every once in a while, excellent how-tos are made👍

[@rhetorical_annihilation]

One thing I recommend doing when performing a continuity test is to first touch the probes together to make sure you're on the right setting. Touching the probes together should make a beep and that would indicate you are checking continuity properly. Also, a lack of beeping when checking continuity indicates broken wire, NOT a short. This is the opposite of a short.

[@thecyclingcouple4438]

Dont you get short when the wire is broken?

[@keefmad]

@@thecyclingcouple4438 a short (full name "short circuit") is an unwanted connection, like when an exposed wire touches something it shouldn't. if the wire is broken, there is no circuit

[@angelaengle12]

@@keefmad Oooooh, wow, thanks for that clarification. 👍

[@bryanmiller2023]

The opposite of a short is an open which is the same as a broken circuit. There is no continuity in an open circuit. Think of a circuit with an on/off switch in the circuit, with the switch in the on position, power flows through the switch completing the circuit. The same switch in the off position creates a break in the circuit or an open spot that does not allow the electricity to flow.

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@@keefmad thanks!

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He fooled me, he dresses like a mechanic.

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simple language no technical jargon, direct to the point, with little amount of time. thanks bro. may your life journey become much easier.👍👍

[@ZetaThetaMathsGaming]

Great guy, helped me in my electrical Physics course ❤❤

[@slugbuddy7838]

I understood this more in 8min than I did in an entire semester in my auto class

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[@sinistai.z.3622]

I'm with you there my instructors can't explain shit without confusing the hell out of you. So simple to explain and he did it in 8 minutes. I need this for electric al engineering. Thank God for you tube.

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i love that. seriously tho bro great job

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Yes i been looking for this type of content on volt meter for a long time.

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Same

[@safrazhamid4784]

Teaching is an art, and you are blessed with this gift. Thank you, I learnt something today.

[@kennyc388]

Nice video for using the multimeter. No BS, no unnecessary talking and good video and audio quality. Thank you for helping me out! You should be working in our screwed up public school system!!

[@-anonymous6117]

VERY TRUE

[@Morgan-if5zt]

Hahaha that's not acceptable. People would learn way to much. That's unacceptable lol but you are right. At least the teaching mentality. I guess in Canada kids today don't even learn to spell. The school system is dumbing the population down generations at a time. Don't think that public school systems are the only ones affected.

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When you mentioned the words “screwed up” Betsy DeVos came to mind.

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You mean Common Core@@tb6651

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[@ramesh0785]

To be honest. U talk less but demonstrate a lot. I just dropped by to say THANK YOU for your short, sweet and effective lesson. Your action speaks louder than words.

[@brandib264]

Jesus! I just wasted an hour of my life on random videos and got what I needed from this is 1:20 min. Bless you sir!

[@MrVeeBlog]

Man, where have you been with this video??? This is the best explanation of how a voltmeter is used than I've ever seen. Well done man. And I'm subbing your channel. Thank you for this.

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This is a multimeter not voltmeter

[@alejandrohernandez3934]

Excellent explanation

[@dandeleona4760]

I'm a DIY gal and we know we need a meter to work on cars, but it's not always clear why or how to use it. This is great. Thanks!

[@dps6198]

Way better than other videos where the presenter has not organized their thoughts before recording. You're presentation is very easy to follow and understand.

[@ismaelreyes7138]

Best KZbin video out there about a multimeter. Everyone be so extra and take too long. This was straight to the point which is amazing.

[@FizzoInfinity]

Short, educative, precise and understandable. Even a novice will benefit immensely. Kudos.

[@vipahman]

That voice has such a calming effect on us clueless DIY electricians! Thanks for the simplest explanation of a multitester.

[@keithrogers2295]

This is by far the most simplistic, well explained video of how to use a multimeter! Thanks man! I really appreciate it!

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Quite possibly THE most useful and educational video I've seen all month. Thank you for this excellent beginner's guide.

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[@davidcisneros1429]

Thank you for presenting the information in a straightforward and clear manner! I'm sick of the ones who make videos that go on to bash the in expensive meters that DIY Guys use to diagnose problems that either can be easily fixed at home or need to go to a professional. We don't need a thousand dollar fluke monstermeter!

[@rwilliams1709]

You simply explained in less than 10 minutes how to use a multimeter. My uncle is a master electrician and every time I ask him a simple question it turns into a college lecture lol. Thanks for getting right to the point

[@MadeByGod1973]

My uncle like this too.

[@Latnman101]

Thank you so much I love how direct you are at teaching the use and not go on and on and on rambling to the point we get bored and go to another video that is clear and concise like you.

[@MichiganWildcat]

learned more in 8 mins. than I ever did trying to figure it out on my own! Great job and thank you

[@DocScience2]

My first multi meter was the one I built from scratch, resisters, plugs, etc, 40 years ago.

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

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[@exiccopalvino6581]

I am completely Neue to this electrical testing I’m a nurse level, one trauma emergency room, completely different from testing voltages, but your video was on point and straight to it, no long long talks about where you’re from and where you live in your family pictures music in the background just straight man talk… ! Thank you!

[@trav5614]

Great video. No dumb unnecessary intro, everything was short, sweet, and to the point. Very informative

[@kawh8719]

thank you for this breakdown. I normally just stare at my multimeter in confusion, but now I understand more about it and why it was beeping!

[@ellenv3381]

Excellent! I watched a few others that were okay but yours Sir is fabulous. Easy to learn and you cover things that are so obviously just a little more than the average homeowner knows! THANK YOU!!!

[@chefcomtechmike6303]

that was one of the clearest vids I have ever heard. so precise and straightforward thanks man

[@1968Olympica]

Despite the varied facial layouts of multimeters, this was well-done visually + taught concisely. I just bought one after paying a handyman who couldn't fix my 4-year old Kenmore dryer. He said replace the power cord, which proved not to be the remedy. Now I can test outlets and power cords + whatever else I can learn to test.

[@johncollins8304]

5 million views!! That's the whole state of Alabama that watched this! I wonder how many Alabamans understand the relation between continuity and resistance. For instance you measured the resistance of an HT cable. Do we know why you don't measure for continuity too? Isn't that important? Why would anything have to resist the flow of electricity? Conversely when you measured for continuity why would you not need to see if it were resisting to some extent? Anyway, you're clearly doing a very popular service for five million people! That is HUGE. Clearly there's a great market, a great hunger to understand, to which you are responding. Thank you.

[@GeorgeMadden33]

This was great - been wanting to take the time to learn how to use a multi-meter for awhile now. Just retired so the "would like to know" list is being attacked and this was great. Just the facts easily explained and shown. Thanks so much. Have subscribed and will look for more from you.

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Thanks, I'm a total nube when it comes to this stuff but i have enough know how that i need to know a few things. This video was perfectly on my level. Thanks for that.

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[@zpoedog]

Just bought that same multimeter yesterday. You really helped me understand how to use it. Thanks a lot, John

[@mildsoup8978]

Thank you, you have no idea how hard it was to find a quick and clear video that easily explains how to use the multimeter, everyone else just seems to like to hear themselves talk.

[@Maniac-007]

Im 28 this year and just so happened to pick electricity as one of my passions and wanting to learn a new life skill Thank you for making this video and allowing people like me to learn something useful

[@TheBasstead1]

Great video! I'm mechanically inclined as an experienced shade tree mechanic. However, the mystical properties of electricity always have me begging for mercy.

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You have a gift in teaching, breaking things down to a basic understandable idea, and presenting the information to learners. Loving your videos that teach the basics. Adequate precaution that can easily be overlooked is covered, etc. 👌

[@scottmitseff]

Thank you for taking the time to refresh what I learned years ago. I purchased this meter recently and needed it for some simple tasks around my shop. :-)

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THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU! Most of us are looking for this, "How to" as opposed to ads pitching, "What it can do". I just subscribed.

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Best conversation I've ever had with someone trying to tell me this info. Thank you.

[@DavidJones-ge1mn]

Agree with the other comments that this is the best tutorial, to the point and clear. THANK YOU

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I'm no electrician. But you sure did explain things clearly on the multimeter. Thanks Keith Kuhn

[@Craiguuu]

This saved my science fair project. Thank you!

[@codykietzman414]

Great training, just an area of opportunity about continuity. If your have continuity and clip a wire like you did it's not a short, it's an open circuit. Lots of folks jump to short circuit because they've heard it a lot but opens probably happen more (depends on your application). A short means the path has changed to take a shorter path of resistance than intended, an open means flow cannot get from a to b because of a disconnect. Like a cut wire. Thanks again. Just helping.

[@crysis4real]

My car back window heating grid has stopped working and I cannot see anything in the rear window while drinving. I just brought a cheap multimeter from eBay and do not have clue on how to usw it. This video has helped me out a lot so THANK YOU and stay blessed ❤

[@mikedrop4421]

Thanks man. Great video. Everything was accurate and straight to the point. I haven't used a multimeter in several years and wanted to make sure I hadn't forgotten everything but as the video went on everything came back to me and I now feel confident I can go diagnose the problem I'm dealing with.

[@goodamnesia]

Awesome Job!! Kept it simple and understandable for us newbies. Much Appreciated.

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With somebody like me who doesn't understand anything about use of a multimeter, this is the clearest explanation and the easiest to understand tutorial! Thanks!

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Absolutely brilliant mate, my husband passed last year so I needed to learn this, and I can’t thank you enough! Straight forward to the point and easy to understand 👍 well done

[@bryanstarke7406]

Simple, straight forward and understandable - definitely the best explanation on Multimeter basics - Many thanks

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Thank you so much. I feel like I just sat down for a class. How much do I owe you? lol Quick and easy to understand! Your the man!

[@ivan._.p1]

This really helps, When my teacher explains It nobody undrestands what hes saying, but when I saw this video It helped me xD I wish you were my teacher and btw In 2 days I have electrical engineering exams soo yeah wish me luck guys.

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Also +1 subscriber :p

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Ivan Petrof how did u do in the exam ?

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Electrical engineering exams in 2 days and you're watching KZbin videos to learn how to use a multimeter 😂 awesome

[@TheReal_ist]

@@chestermartin2356 ya sorta a bad sign. I hope he isn't as incompetent as he sure seems. Would have for him to cause a power outage for an entire city because he didn't know what he was doing.

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Was that a final year exams? 😂

[@emmanuelleallen]

I've never used one of these before because I've always expected my dad to teach me, he's a huge automotive guy but rather disorganized, so I never learned. But I do welding and I need to fix an extension cord, this video is a great introduction on how to use and understand a multimeter! Thankyou.

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Really helpful video,it really gives people like me who has trouble remembering the correct setting for the test I want to do, Its great having persons like your self doing you tube video giving your knowledge to others, Use help so many thousands in unanswered questions` that stop them in there tracks due to not being able to move further in there test because they become uncertain how to set the meter, In my day as a kid i grew up watching men working on a car in a street and willing to explain how and what they are doing, These days no one has the time, and if a teen stops to ask what they are doing ,they think there is a motive behind it other than the real reason for stopping and asking ,and get there back up,with a quick response to move the teen on there way, Its a shame this world has become this way, so this is why I really appreciate you guys who help others like my self,Thank`s

[@MrMagsimus]

Best video ever on multimeter I’ve seen on here thanks 🙏🏼 👍🇬🇧

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*Thank you so much, back in the day you had to pay $200+ for an electrician tutor who could care less for a 2 day course which you covered in a few minutes.*

[@ratihoconnor3292]

Best beginner tutorial I've seen so far... Easy for me to understand (except for the resistances part,lol) but others is excellent.. Thanks for giving me the answers, bout to measure batteries

[@iselili2]

What a great video!! I was so intimidated by the multimeter, but even more to watch a video about it… your video is excellent, no music or unnecessary stories or comments. Thanks you!!!

[@ilhambasrewan7853]

Man! the best how to video on multimeters ever, no BS, just straight to the point and well explained! THANKYOU

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Thanks for taking the time to help us new to multimeters. Subscribed.

[@myRatchets]

+OMGWUNSIU np, thanks for watching.

[@anj.7765]

everytime I put my multimeter to measure the resistance of a transformer is always different. It can vary from 1 to 100ohm, in two/3 different measures... It has happened that when I measure a resistance of which is supposed to be1000 ohms and my transformer 0,9 ohms, then a second time my transformer measures 10ohms and again the resistance it shows 1009.. The craziest value was 100ohms for an output of 12volts - and only 220volts is normally 14ohms - so after that had happened my resistance of only 1000 was measuring 1100ohms... I don't know if it is because the multimeter is bad quality, or that is normal to happen. Mine is not as sophisticated as yours, I can only measure a maximum of 10 amp for example... Here is a link where you can see what type I am talking about...www.google.pt/search?q=multimeter&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL_o-0r_vMAhVFOhoKHUKECmAQ_AUIBygB&biw=1518&bih=692&dpr=0.9#imgrc=ojkDzYcRzj3p2M%3A What do you recommend me, is that normal to measure different resistances values in the same device? Have you already measured resistance in a ferrite transformer with its primary only? Is that normal to happen?

[@thephilosopher4719]

+Ratchets And Wrenches Good day, I tested my battery today and i have 20A DC instead of 10A in my multimeter. ( Does it make a difference? ) I got a reading of 0.29 I'm a bit confused, does this mean it is 29 mA and i am ok or does it mean it is 290 mA and i have drain? (as normal is 50 mA) Thanks

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[@hmac2476]

Enjoyed your tutorial, it was easy to understand, direct and to the point. Thank you for sharing. Please continue the good work.

[@danielmcallister588]

Hey man. That was a great video. You were clear and concise on your delivery. You can put that video in a training course for electricians. Good job! 👍

[@ArcherR135]

This is explained better than my teacher could do it, and he spent fifteen minutes rambling about multimeters and how they work.

[@cherylthompson492]

The multimeter video was the most clear, "to the point" how-to video I have ever seen. I don't usually comment but that was noteworthy. Thank you!

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Brilliantly done, very nice. Keep up the good work 👍

[@lectrix8]

Thank you for this very clear and succinct video!

[@davidhines2825]

Perfect explanation. Thank you for keeping a novice like myself informed and safe!

[@MarioGoatse]

This is the kind of video that goes into my playlist of knowledge. Helping me be a better man, and a better/smarter consumer.

[@stephenburris4077]

ABSOLUTELY one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Direct, to the point and thorough and also great safety tips! This could also be a video on "How to do an instructional video the best way!" Great job brother.

[@vatchyo]

Thanks for this very clear and concise tutorial. Very much appreciated!

[@tautliners]

Simple straightforward lesson, without getting too complicated. 👍

[@mistab-nice4933]

Thanks for the clarification made it a whole lot easier!

[@richardjohnson33755]

I needed this exact video for years working on my boat and trying to use a multimeter. You sir are a boss!!!

[@_mr3_]

This is the 2nd time I've watched this in about 3 years. I don't use my multimeter often, so I forget some of the little gotchas. Thanks, this is my go-to when I forget, it's solid stuff.

[@FantaaZtique]

Great and simple tutorial! :)

[@myRatchets]

+Filiph Ivarsson glad you liked it. cheers

[@Moist_yet_Crispy]

Thank you man. I needed this video and you're explaining is very good. You're a great teacher. Appreciate you

[@keith0keith01]

in my 40 years of existence ive always been confused about multi meter, this is the first time I understand about it.

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Thanks for the concise explanation. Thank you for not enjoying the sound of your own voice more than tutoring folks. Subscribed.

[@apsiodtu]

Excellent! I have a multimeter and always think I know what I'm doing but really fumble around with the knob and give up. I like how you use the metal pick as a pointer and not finger-pointing that sometimes is vague as to what exactly is being pointed to. I knew exactly where you were going. Clear, concise explanations, and examples on each mode. Thank.

[@yellowhammer4747]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THE DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION. THIS HAS CLEARED UP ALLOT OF MY CONFUSION ON MULTIMETER USAGE. GOD BLESS YOU SON!

[@richnice3618]

Thanks a lot this video is very informative, and my son finally understands how to use a multi meter. But one thing I would like to say to all the people that have something to say about everything , if you know so much why don’t you make your own video explaining how to use a multi meter and hopefully nobody corrects you. Just saying 🤪

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Well unless the comments are constructive, surely😏

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[@richardfarah8385]

When a wire is cut, it is NOT a short. It is an open circuit. A short is when there is a direct, low resistance flow of current in the circuit between positive and negative, or hot and neutral or ground.

[@xaptronic]

Would a short still fail the continuity test? To be fair, I don't think he was saying that cutting the wire is a short.. I think he just cut it to show that if electricity can't flow it would not beep. So does a short mean that electricity doesn't flow through the circuit properly and thus fail continuity test?

[@wasabi4u724]

A "short" would PASS a continuity test because there is current flow. An "open" circuit would NOT allow current flow, and thus FAIL the continuity test. Example: A water hose (the wire) with Point A at the start of the hose and point B at the end of the hose with flowing water in it (electrical current), and the water would expel from the Point B end of the hose (pass the continuity test). If the hose was cut in half (between Point A and Point B), NO water would come out of Point B, thus the result is a failed continuity test as the water is not "continuously" flowing from Point A to Point B due to a disruption in between those 2 points.

[@MrDoneboy]

Exactly Richard...and the resistance will be infinite!

[@BoGaber]

It is the best tutorial for Multimeter basics and it is for anyone. It is really to the point without any thing useless. Thank you sir!

[@127films]

Thank you. I just bought a Multimeter and as a visual/ tactile learner this video really helped understand its functions.

[@harim7342]

Very useful information and great explanation with active style. Correct and simple way of methodology used with examples. Great work...☆

[@poconotrainman]

Excellent, excellent, excellent video, really helped me to fully understand my multi-meter.

[@anuketantakhi2396]

Nice presentation. Made my concepts clear..

[@myRatchets]

+AnuKeTaN Takhi (ਨੈਨੂ) Glad you liked it, thanks.

[@housebird29]

What a spectacular video. So clear and to the point, made for common users out there. No technicality whatsoever and use of very selective props to make it easy to understand, including all the safety measures… bravo. It cannot get better then this. I had no clue at start of video and but end of 8:00 minutes, I clear on so many things and can confidently use multimeter. Thanks a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@phoenix-walker]

This video is amazing 👏. Thank you for being straightforward and keeping the content slim and not adding a bunch of music and fluff and jargon.