While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

A multimeter is a helpful tool for advanced electrical projects. But multimeter symbols and their meanings can be cryptic to ...

Multimeters are one of the most fundamental pieces of test equipment in any lab, but they can often do much more than we realize. Let's take a look at the variety of measurements a standard multimeter ...

Here's how to test for a bad diode with nothing more than a decent digital multimeter. 1. Set the meter to read "AC VOLTS" (lowest range). 2. Connect the black "COM" lead probe tip to the battery ...