The manual was useless in instructing how to use a multimeter to beginners. You are a wizard, thank you for making this tutorial.

@jrsowash

Жыл бұрын

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I've had the M1015B for years but had know idea how it worked. This was so clear that I could start using it immediately afterward. Thank you.

Thank you for this. As a few people have said below, the manual was useless, your tutorial was excellent!

Thanks! Can't find my expensive digital meter... Was glad to see your video, because this meter was available, and got the job done!

Got this thing for 10 bucks and it's helping save my wiring harness. Love it

This was a very helpful video for me. I was trouble shooting a low voltage transformer for outdoor lights and learned it's not an issue with the transformer. You saved me some money! Thank you.

Very well done-super helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make/post and also answering questions.

Very well done. Clear without a lot of geek speak. Thank you.

Very helpful! I'm a newbie at this and this made it very clear how to measure AC & DC...thanks!

Thank you very much!!! I just bought the new version multimeter but I have 0 knowledge doing this!!! It was super helpful!!

Thank you. I knew nothing of this before watching the video. It was very helpful.

Great job. Slow enough to follow along. I was used to digital ones. Thanks for helping me get used to the different scales.

The best tutorial for analog multimeter period!!!!!!! Thanks

Thank you. I appreciate your time to teach me how to use my multimeter.

I have been looking for someone who can explain how to use a multimeter for years. Your video explains it the best. I don't understand why it is so difficult for people to do this. Most analog meters need you to zero the meter, by shorting the leads, when using the ohms scale.

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Let's get down in the dirt, then.... The Ohms scale should be zeroed mechanically (the adjustment in the center lower of the meter face) in the position of use (Vertical? Flat? 45 degrees? On edge?) The Ohms scale only requires one to electrically zero the pointer on the resistance range of its use each time the range selection is changed. If extended leads are used, they must be included in the leads' length when electrically zeroing. Then, there's parallax error when reading the pointer against the scale... make sure you are directly in front of the scale (sight line perpendicular to the face) and not off to the pointer's side. If the scale is mirrored, then line up the pointer with its reflection.

this was so well done ... thank you for putting the time into doing this!

Thank you sir. Your explanations are a lot easier to understand.

Exceptional tutorial. Clear, well thought out and easy to follow. Thanks!

Great tutorial. Very easy to follow.

Thanks...you did a great job explaining this meter

Excellent video sir. Thank you for your instructions, they came in very useful.

Nice, basic, clear instructional.

Your presentation is very good.

AGREE! Excellent tutorial, well done!

Thank you for this video. It helped me out.

Thank you sir, excellent video l learned a lot in such a short time.

Excellent video and content

Great tutorial! Thanks!!

such a elecuent explanation thank you

Very helpful! Thanks!!

Lovely video. Thanks a lot.

very well done, thank you

Great video, thank you so much just what I was after

VERY GOOD SIR. Thank You

A great vedio very helpful Thanks

excellent video

Awesome. Thanks!

Bravo...well done...now I feel like I know what I'm doing.

Well done.

I set meter to 50 to test 12 V car battery and it read 1 lil over 10 close to 12 . Is that right ? I've also a slow charger at 1.5 amp slow charge . I cranked it soo much yesterday trying to get car started but nada . I had it towed . How long will this take ? i want to be able to crank car enngine to work / test on car today ?

Thanks for the video. I bought one yesterday at a garage sale for $1 dollar. I needed an analog one to test a voltage stabilizer on an old car. A digital meter jumps around so much with the voltage that it was useless.

Very helpful. I do have a question. I built a homemade battery, and testing the voltage (simple aluminum air battery) I'm expecting a voltage of 1ish. When I set at scale 2.5, I get a voltage of 3. So I up the scale to 10, and get a reading of about 1. How should I interpret these results?

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

I would trust the reading of about 1v on the 10 scale because I have noticed that the lower scales on this multimeter have rather significant errors. I usually don't work on these scales but it is something I had noticed and I will be mentioning this issues in detail in an annotation once my lab and workshop are back in working order.

My Micronta multimeter is marked (printed) "AC15V" not "AC10V", and my 9-volt bty. points at "10". What does this mean?

Very helpful sir

Nice 👍 thanks 🙏

Thanks for your video...helped me understand more to make life dangerous!

Can I use it for a cars battery?

Thanks!

thankyou sir!!!!

thank you

Thanks for video. I don't get a reading off a solar panel. Is it broken, or am I using wrong setting. my multimeter is non digital.

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Figure it out yet?

Hi, thanks for the video. Sorry for the crazy question, but you start out by showing how to measure AC current but then at about 6:20 in you say do not use this device with AC. Can you tell my where I am confused. Thanks

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

sorry for the late response I am in the last stages of upgrading my whole setup to bring you guys more videos, but to answer your question Your confusion comes from the difference between *AC Volts* and *AC Amps* Earlier in the video I measured AC Volts, those can be measure by having the multimeter "Touching" the AC electricity. "AC Amps" or "AC Current" requires your multimeter to actually "Drink In" the AC electricity to measure it. This multimeter is like a kid in the world of multimeters and with that analogy a kid can "touch" moonshine and his hand will be fine, but once that kid "drinks" a whole bottle of moonshine.... the results are going to be bad

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

OK, the meter is not designed to measure AC current, just AC Voltage. To measure AC current you'd have to insert the meter in-line (in series) with the circuit path. The meter is NOT designed for measuring AC current. AC Voltage measuring (up to it's published spec), no problem. Remember, Voltage is the "force" or "potential" pushing the current (electrons or" holes") through the conductor. Alternating Current (AC) is that current which changes direction of flow a number of times per second (its frequency). In the US it's 60 times per second (60 Hertz), in Europe, 50 times per second (50 Hertz). Sorry, hope I'm not going too deep.

To test The fuses, I did not see where you set it up. To what voltage?

@QuantumGimmick

3 жыл бұрын

For fuses you could only test if it's broken or not so to perform a connectivity test use the setting as if your measuring resistance, if the needle moves the fuse is good.

I'm trying to test my boiler's Thermocoupler which is supposed to show at least 26 to 32 DC. Do I set the M1015B to X10 Ohm which is located at around 7 o'clock if it were a clock? Thx.

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

You're looking for anything between 26 to 32 millivolts so you'd want to set the dial to the *2.5 DC* scale (at 4 o'clock) for your test. However a word of warning, at small scales this multimeter tends to be inaccurate so I'd recommend you first test a new AA or AAA battery and see if the multimeter gives you around 1.5 -1.8 volts. (150 - 180 on the result scale) If the multimeter *doesn't* show 1.5 - 1.8 volts on the new battery then you *won't get an accurate* millivolt measurement. But if it does show, then you're good to go. _PS. The X10 Ohm is for resistance not voltage_

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you've learned by now that you can't use that meter to measure the output of your furnace's thermocouple.... it's not sensitive enough as it puts out only "microamps, dc". You need a meter with at least (good senario) 10 megohms "input impedance". (No analog meter except a Vacuum Tube Voltmeter Meter will have that high input impedance..) I'm assuming you're troubleshooting the flame sensor thermocouple like I've done quite a few times in my home furnace... they get dirty, here, so a light cleaning with steel wool of 0000 fineness might solve your flame-out problem. Then, again, If you're measuring a supply voltage to a box which should be about 26 - 32 DC volts, put the range selector switch to the DC 50 volt range and you should read about center scale.

I left mine on for more than 3 days and nothing worked. I replaced the battery as the manual suggests yet still none of the functions seem to be working for me. I've replaced it with several batteries as well

@QuantumGimmick

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting, see all the functions (with the exception of the resistance setting) will work without batteries because they give measurement base on how the electricity interacts with the magnetic field in the actuator so batteries are not the issue. I believe the issue is that something is impeding the flow or broken contacts somewhere inside the multimeter. I would check if the fuse isn't blown, visually check if there aren't any broken path or components in the path (the resistor are sometimes very loose inside), and if you have a second multimeter I would check the continuity all over the internal circuit of the multimeter.

does this multimeter have a diode function to test led bulbs?

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

This multimeter does not have a dedicated diode test setting to test forward voltage drop (if that's what you are looking for). I also doubt it can light an LED (as a test) through the resistance setting as that uses 1.6 volts and 15 milliamps in that setting (maybe a red LED will get a faint glow) At best you can test to see if the diode allows one way current by using the resistance setting (which sends some current from probe to probe) and seeing if you can complete the circuit through the diode (if the needle moves the diode is allowing the flow in that direction) - Hope this helps

Hi, i have bought a stepdown converter 12v 10A for 30pcs 3w 405nm 700ma led , i want to adjust the stepdown converter to 4.200A , im using analog multimeter , do i have to connect the multimeter in the circuit ? or just hock it in the + - line of the circuit ? can i adjust the output of the stepdown converter before connecting the led? i hocked the red test line on the 10A+ in the multimeter and set it to 250 for Amps testing and tested the output of the stepdown converter and it gave me 90 in the range of 250 , what dose that mean the 90? sorry for the long comment and that you again for the video .

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

I see you got yourself some ultraviolet power leds nice! And yes, to measure Amps you'd need to put the meter in the circuit like shown at 11:50 and in the amps' setting... but I am confused, are you using the *M1015B* or another analog meter because the *M1015B* can only measure a maximum of 250mA which means if you try to measure those 10A, 4.2A, or 700mA you'll immediately blow up the fuse inside the *M1015B*. If you are using a better multimeter, can you tell me what multimeter model you are using so I can see it's settings because at this point that 90 is a complete mystery to me.

@Maher-

7 жыл бұрын

QuantumGimmick it's sunwa YX-360 TRE, www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=1SCdWf63KsjqvASB3qCQAg&q=Sunwa+YX-360TRE+multimeter&btnG=#imgrc=FBpSqYtV34sTbM: In the down section of the Amps there is 250 instead of 0.25 Thank you very much for the reply

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

Ok I see your setup now, that's a very nice analog right there Alright when using the 10A setting you will be looking at the *0-2-6-8-10* range. This means your measurement of 90 is actually at around 3.8A-4.0A (I cannot see exact angle from internet pictures) so you're very close to your goal of 4.2A And as far as adjustments, that's tricky because it depends on how the stepdown is designed to handle constant current, the current *may/or may not* change once attached to a load (instead of a rechargeable battery) so I would advice some caution and testing so you don't blow the LEDs.

@Maher-

7 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your help appreciate so much.

What's the difference between

Nice sir

so when measuring the dc voltage, are you using the scale with the red lettering, or the black scale under the ohms? I'm asking because the red lettering is ac10v, while that black lines under the ohms are V. ma. sorry if it sounds dumb. when you got your measurement of 9.5, it matched up with both red, and black scales.

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

Not a silly question you actually bring up an odd design choice on their part, not sure why that AC10V label is there (I suspect it maybe mic related) but that red scale is used/is part of the black V.mA scale (it's used for all AC, DC, and miliAmp measurements). So just ignore that AC10V label, that whole arc belongs to V.mA

@charltonarmstrong9022

7 жыл бұрын

QuantumGimmick so i use that scale that says acv10?if thats the case, why use that red scale, when theres the black scale? i think they are the same scaling

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you've figured it out correctly by now but this is for other folks who stumble upon this video. The red scale is for reading AC Volts, period. The black scales have DC ranges posted beside the DC V scales. Each DC Scale has a different range and you use the appropriate scale vs the range selected. The fact that the red ACV scale Volts matched up (very close) to the DC scale in use, is coincidental. If you'll notice, the lower the voltage markings on the AC scale, the more the offset of the voltage correlation. This is because, if I remember correctly, AC voltage measured by the meter is converted to DC voltage, and hence current, for the meter through a full-wave bridge rectifier so the meter movement will react properly to it. If it were not for the bridge rectifier (which has a "voltage drop") the pointer would just vibrate at the frequency of the ACV around zero. You probably would not even notice it.

@charltonarmstrong9022

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasnewbery7449 very good. This was actually a random video for me too as well but I did figure it all out

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

@@charltonarmstrong9022 Mind you, it ain't rocket science, is it!

Can you use this multimeter to check a car battery?

@QuantumGimmick

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, since most troubleshooting is done measuring the voltage this will safely work. Just set it to DC Volts at 50 range (the one on the right). But definitely no amperage measurements as this can only handle milliamps.

From 0 to 10, what range would you give to this analog multimeter.

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Regarding usefulness? It's handy to "throw" it in your toolbox for those times when you need a measurement that's not too critical. For instance, you don't want to use this in "high impedance" circuits or circuits with low voltages. The meter's internal resistance can cause a false, low (usually) reading and may even upset the circuit's operation. Somewhere on the face of the scale, usually in a lower corner, is a statement, usually reading in Ohm's/Volt, of the "sensitivity" of the meter. 1k Ohms per Volt is horrendous and 10k ohms per volt not much better. 20 k ohms per volt.... fair but 10 megohms per volt is very good and that's the sign of a quality (usually) meter. Most digital multimeters are rated at 10 megohms/volt. This is why the meter read really low on the X1 scale when he tested the 1.5 V battery voltage or used the Battery test function. Analog (pointer-type) meters do serve their purpose... I'm still using a folding analog meter from Radio Shack. It is a Micronta 22-211 folding analog meter An analog meter, like he said, is good for measuring trends. If you need accuracy and sensitivity, go digital.

good

None of the boxes worked for me. Hunting for the continuity part is daunting man... Ugh...

Does the M1015B multi-meter measure amps?

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

At the very base of the meter, the red probe socket is marked "ma" in red and below, centered just underneath the two lead inputs it is marked "250 ma"... Attempt to read any thing more and you risk blowing the fuse. Up to a quarter of an amp?... OK.

Can you use it to test 12 volt car battery ?

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Well, yes, as I'm sure you've learned by now. Now, mind you, voltage only. Don't even try to measure its current output with the amps function! The meter is good for measuring "strong" sources of dc/ac voltage/minimal dc current. If you start poking around a transistor radio, it's not to be trusted. Heck, the Harbor Freight 7-function digital multimeter with backlight is the best deal going for a DIY multimeter. I'm sure it has an input impedance of at least 10 megohms even though it doesn't state that. I've got about 5 or six of them as sometimes they give them awaywith other purchases. But don't throw away that analog.. it can come in handy at times.

Super helpful, thank you. I've had the M1015B for a few years, not knowing how to actually use it. This was awesome. It makes it so easy. One question, if I'm trying to test if a line is open (for an outlet), how would you suggest using this? Thanks so much again.

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Forego using the meter if you can, and buy one of those 3-pronged outlet testers instead. Much quicker and no question about which pin you're measuring. Otherwise, the small rectangular slot in the socket is HOT, the larger rectangular slot is Neutral, and the round "slot" (if present) is a "frame ground" tied to neutral back at your main fuse box. On the AC 250 V range, measuring Hot to Neutral should give you abt 110-120 Volts. Same range, measuring Hot to frame ground, should read the same. Same range, Neutral to Frame Ground... very little voltage. Because you're gonna be stuffing a narrow prod into a relatively wide slot, you'll probably have to wiggle the prods around for a stable reading. That's why it's more convenient to use the three-pronged tester. Be safe!

I have watched your video,read the inst, watched 6 other videos & no one can tell me how to check capitors with commercial electric M.m1015B

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

This is a common question it seems and the answer depends on what you are trying to measure: -If you want to check if the capacitor is working setting your multimeter to the resistance setting and seeing if the needle moves when connecting the leads to the ends of the capacitor will tell ya if it works (there are many video on youtube explaining this in better detail) -If you want to measure capacitance (uf, pf, etc...) this is beyond the capacity of an analog multimeter since that requires running a specific current, then checking voltage, and then doing some math. To do this with an analog multimeter you would need to build a constant current circuit and inject it into the capacitor, measure voltage with multimeter, do some math, and convert the coulombs into farads (theoretically)

What's the difference between resistance and continuity?

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

*Resistance* is an actual measurement of the material's ability to impede the current (Ohms) -so in this case we are looking for an actual value [10, 22, 45, 100, etc...] *Continuity* is a test to see if a material (usually a wire) has a solid path from one end to another. -in this case we just want to see if the needle moves or not Exp: so the multimeter in resistance mode will send a small current from one lead to another, if you have a broken wire then the current will never reach the other end of the wire with the other lead so the multimeter will never measure a value, and that how we know the wire is broken internally because the needle won't move. if the wire is solid then the current will reach the other end, into the other lead, and the multimeter will give some value, and we will know the wire is alright.

@314Tazo

6 жыл бұрын

Resistance is a measurement of the material's ability to impede current flow. It's measured in ohms.

I didn't catch what setting to use to test continuity.

@QuantumGimmick

Жыл бұрын

Set it to measure Resistance (ohms), the trick here is that since all wires/paths have resistance, as long as you have a continuous wire/connection the needle will move/react. Otherwise, No needle reaction, no continuous connection.

1:17 Requires you to work with AC current, 6:13 Do not under any circumstances measure AC base current. Please explain? I'm not questioning you, I'm sure it's something I don't understand but want to. Thank you.

@thomasnewbery7449

3 жыл бұрын

Should have stated, "results in you working with high AC Voltages and therefore, high AC currents". His frame showing "AC Voltage" with "AC Current" written underneath warns you that with one comes the other... be very cautious when poking outlets and fuse boxes! "Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!" At 6:13, I believe he's cautioning y'all NOT to attempt to measure ANY AC current in ANY circuit around the home with this meter.

Ceramic fuses are designed to prevent high voltage arc over. Glass fuses are not designed for this. Use the same type that comes with your meter.

@QuantumGimmick

6 жыл бұрын

Ideally yes I agree, thought for many who by circumstance are limited to shopping in brick-and-mortar stores (especially now with the closing of poor radio shack) will find it almost impossible to find ceramics as they are not readily available. If you're working with your School Science/Cheap Electronics(1.5v), DC logic level (5v), DC motor/General electronics (12v), DC motor/Lighting level (32v), ceramic fuses would honestly be overkill, not that I am saying over-protection is a bad thing especially when you get some kind of Cascading/Murphy's law event going but this is extremely rare. Now on Mains electricity I have never seen or heard of these glass fuses blowing in a catastrophic manner like the conventional electronics pros are always claiming will occur so I personally don't worry about this on US mains at ~110v. ~220v+ is when I start demanding better fuses and better everything for that matter. But honestly if someone plans on playing around with high voltage mains, they should opt for a clamp meter and save themselves all the worries.

@314Tazo

6 жыл бұрын

Amazon has the fuse: www.amazon.com/10Pcs-500mA-Ceramic-Fuses-Tubes/dp/B00X7B8YDO/ref=sr_1_1?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1516984659&sr=1-1&keywords=500ma+ceramic+cartridge+fuse The fuse is meant to meet the CAT Rating for the meter.

sir , i have an analog meter model is yx 360tr sumwa compamy. it has a range x10k what is its function? when i short two probs with the range of x1, x10, x100 or x1continuity needle moves, but when i set the selector in x10k and short the probs there is no movement in needle. then what is its funtion pls explain.

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

All those x1 x10 x100 x10k are multipliers for your Resistance (Ohms) measurements. So a Result of 6 in the x10 setting = 6 x 10 = 60 ohms Result of 8 in the X100 setting = 8 x 100 = 800 ohms ... etc When you short the probs you get movement on all other settings except the x10k setting because (assuming you have an internal resistance of 1) your resistance of 1 is so small compared to the range of 10,000 that it will move 1/10,000 of the way that it will most likely not register with the human eye as movement.

@314Tazo

6 жыл бұрын

The x10K scale setting should deflect the needle to 0 ohms when you short the leads. The x10K scale is not working. Most likely a bad solder joint.

looks like a great video but audio sucks all muffled

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

yes I will admit the audio was disappointing I am currently working on fixing this issue before uploading more videos

Mine didn't even come with a manual.

@QuantumGimmick

7 жыл бұрын

That's was the main reason I made this video, so many people are reporting missing manuals however those that did get it also report that it wasn't helpful since it was written in a not-so-easy-to-understand way so you're probably not missing much.

Why are you talking in a tin can? Echo chamber effect makes this very hard to watch

Very helpful! Thanks!