GREAT JOB!!! To the point. Simple. Spoke clearly. No extraneous anything. WELL DONE!!! Thank you.

I have been working with computers for many years and have seen multimeters laying around on the technicians' desks. Never knew how to use one and needed to do some electrical work at home. After a LOT of searching I found this page and it all became very clear. Well done!!!

Best video for anyone that has no idea how it works like me ... 👍🏼

Found my grandfather's old multimeter, never knew how to use it. now I know. Thanks so much.

Thank GOD for youtube and folks like you educating me on random stuff...I'd be lost otherwise! Thanks!

Good video, one important point though. Always test your voltmeter on a known live circuit before trusting it to identify a dead circuit.

@user-hm5nu8yh1q

3 жыл бұрын

to the people who add their own explanation to other peoples video comments. Please save it..for your own videos guys c'mon now!?

I just bought my analog multimeter and I was searching for a tutor on how to use it. This is the best tutorial I have seen. Thank you for sharing.

@tomaud

Жыл бұрын

SOUTHWIRE manufacturer did not bother to provide a video and online instruction manual... I suspect they sold all the dysfunctional ones to Walmart and we have bought one which does not work as new....

That was a crystal clear explanation. Right at my knowledge level. Thank you.

Superb video, crystal clear illustrations and commentary. Reminded me how to use a device I have had for years but only use spasmodically. Brilliant!

Thank you Jay! I identified a bad electrical cord on my washing machine thanks to this video. This saved me about $80!

I just had to sign in to upvote this video. It was simple and understandable to a multimeter amateur like me. Just what I needed! Thanks!

I had no idea how to use my voltmeter. This video was great for me! Thank you!!

Great video. He gets right to the point and explains things very efficiently.

Best explanation I've seen all day. Thanks!

Great video tutorial.. I have looked all over KZread, talked to people, and looked up instructions but none helped me out. Watching your video really helped me understand how to use my voltmeter. Thanks.

Excellent, straightforward, clearly explained video! Thanks so much!

Thank you i have been looking for the straight to the point and descriptive details in lamans terms type and now I have found you sir. Thank you man. I get it now. !!!

Love the channel Jay. I had never really used the multimeter and this gave me the basics.

I enjoyed this video because it was simple to follow along with. I have had one of these meters for years and never able to understand how to use it nor how to read the scales. I still do not understand all of this but thanks for a great start, you are doing a great video.

Awesomely helpful. Thanks for the time and presentation.

Great job super clear to understand functions. Thanks!

Excellent demo and explanation. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Great basics and explanation of them. Thanks for the video.

Awesome I love the new channel! Great job guys!

Thank you so much! You taught me how to test my keyboard battery to know that it needs to be replaced.

Thank you very much for the explanation, greetings from Mexico.

This was a really good video and explanation. I was able to see where the leads and settings were going because of the stable camera work and time on images. I wasn't able to see the microscopic analog readings and think this might motivate me to buy a digital meter. Deciphering readings isn't something I really want to leave to chance. Thanks for making the video!

Very informative -- thank you for posting!

Excellent breakdown and I love the channel name! Looking forward to your other tutorials.

Thanks man, wanted to test electrical outlet wires before touching them. Nice refresher on measuring volts AND a REALLY well way of expaining resistance. I get ohms now!

Thank you ... I like the easy and simple explanation you do.

Super helpful! Thank you!! Helped me troubleshoot my clothes dryer and find the loss of continuity. Cheers!

For the longest time I've wanted to learn how a volt meter works but never found a good video, thanks awesome detailed video for noobs like me. Just subscribed!!!!

@tomaud

Жыл бұрын

Thumbs down for Southwire manuf. for NOT providing a video and an online manual and more thumbs down to Southwire for selling these in dysfunctional condition to Walmart and defrauding many now ex-customers of Southwire.

Thank you so much for making this wonderful video

Great video. Very helpful to us newbies.

Thanks for the great video and getting me started with my multimeter 👍

Thanks! It helps me a lot on my subject. Iam prepared for the performance tommorow!

Thanks for this video bc I have NO CLUE how to use mine! 💯

Thank you ... This video explains it perfectly!

Cool video. Ive always wanted to know how to use a multimeter. Thank you

Thank you for the video! Very helpful

Thanks, i think this might have helped me understand what i need to do. Thanks for uploading this.

Thank you ...very handy to know as i am new to multimeters

Thank you for video very helpful. So appreciated loved learning diy stuff

Jay, Thank You for all of your efforts on this channel. I am sure there are a lot of people who are going to take advantage of your expertise. I grew up when there were no digital meters. Reading all the comments about digital meters made me think about how important it is to be able to use ANY meter when/if you only have an analog meter to use. One thing about using the "ranges" on the meter. I was taught to start on the highest range for the first test, then move down one setting at a time until a satisfactory setting was reached. Often, a person may not know what the voltage/amperage/resistance is and starting at the highest will protect the meter as much as is possible. Definitely not the ultimate safe practice, but a good one none the less. Good Luck,

Thanks dude. This tool looks really useful!

I like the term you used for OHMs … resistance. “A clear path” A closed path”.

thank you for sharing this video! its help me very well to learn bout multimeter and how to use it.

Never knew how it really worked. Only had mine … 40 years. And … yep … I changed its battery. Blessings!

Great video!

Wicked helpful. Many thanks.

great video.. thanks Jay

Great teaching video

If measuring something like a 120V wall outlet, insert the black probe (neutral) first so that you don't risk giving yourself a shock. Otherwise, inserting the red probe first will turn your black probe into a live wire through the voltmeter.

@jaygarret2377

3 жыл бұрын

Just gonna say that, and put black probe in longer slot too

@kylehenschen0290

5 ай бұрын

Its just 110 no harm done

Thanks mate. Appreciate the video.

Ye, I just used mine to test my soldering iron that just decided it was tired of living. I was in the middle of making a non contact ac detector but I guess thats back burned till the iron is working... was hoping to get to the bench supply but Idk if that'll happen. P.s. i think auto play took me here because I watch a lot of tutorials, though most of them are for pcb design and fabrication. This popped up and I watched not for the content but the delivery, 10/10 content my friend 🤙

thank you this helped tremendously

One suggestion: When I first went through the video, I was confused by the tests of the extension cord. At first, the test showed a closed circuit was flowing, and that was good. Then the next test showed a closed circuit was flowing, but that was bad. On the second viewing, I realized that the first case was testing the same wire at both ends of the cord, while the second was testing different wires, which should not have created a closed circuit. You might clarify that for those of us who don't know which end is up. Thanks for the video!

Very useful, thank you!

Thanks,was very helpful

Very well explained

Our gas range stove was failing to heat yesterday (trust me that is a bad thing one day before turkey day) and it has two glow devices (same part) one for broil and one for the oven. With my voltmeter I was able to test|confirm that one was broken. After swapping them the broil part is faulty but the oven works fine. Wife happy - turkey can come. Gives me enough time to order a replacement.

@christopherfrye3545

9 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

Excellent mate thanks

GREAT VID !!!!

I JUST LEARNED SOMETHING THANK YOU SIR

Thanks for information 👏

Very useful thank you

Thanks mr, it helped alot

thanks for sharing this. i have a multitester but couldn't figure out how to use it.

Thanks 100% helpful

Thanks man good info

Good info. Thanks.

Thank you for a detailed tutorial on the meter. How would you test appliances please.☆

The selection on your voltmeter below the DC, is that for amps?

Lol😂 9 yrs old. Still a great video. Really well explained for the beginner!

Great video, thank you!

@HGforMereMortals

7 жыл бұрын

Alexei Volkov thanks for watching!

good video ....thank you

Thank you!!

Hey great video I'm loving this new channel you guys put together. One thing though from a camera standpoint, don't use such a shallow depth of field for "how to videos", it's better to have everything in focus so we can see what's going on. Like the outlet and the multimeter around 4:30, I'd really only use a real shallow depth of field in prettier videos where you're trying to show off something nice cool.

It would be so helpful if you showed the multimeter closeup so that we could see what setting you used for say, different types of light bulbs (candelabra vs regular socket). As you can tell, I know Nothing about multimeters except for testing batteries but would love to see you do a "beginners" multimeter video! I'm sure having an electrical training would make this a lot more understandable for me and other multimeter newbies. By the way, I discovered TOO late that testing my sons Lionel train battery, plugged in, was a big no no. Thank you for this video too!

Subscribed! Great video, thank you. I look forward to your next one where you test it on different appliances. I have had some trouble recently figuring out what's wrong with a few of my thermostats. I've actually replaced a few of them already with new ones, but I would love to know how to test the thermostat wiring with a multimeter.

Good job Bud... I KNOW you are going to ignore those individuals who think they know more, This is a great primer for multimeter reading and the choice if an analog meter is appropriate for learning purposes. Ignore the haters as IF they had any kahunas, they would have their own channel and they would not not commenting here with "Their Opinions" Great Job!!

Love the shirt!

Thanks!

great vid

Thanks that was so easy to understand the way you explained it. Only thing I didn’t understand was the reading on it. I see the 15 for the a/c and dc but I’m not certain how to look for the right reading on the scale.Too many numbers and increments

good tutorial love your tee shirt

How would you test a chevy Silverado knock sensor with the same analog multimeter if you please.

Thanks. I got one of these from Harbor freight free, but all the numbers made it look very complex and I never got around to figuring it out. This video gives me a start, and certainly not as complex as it looks. I've been using one with a light that you stick into the socket, but this obviously has more uses since it has two leads and you can check bulbs and batteries, etc. Also, nice to know what you are doing instead of just using a light. The one with the light is handy, though.

Thank you.

thanks for that good vid😀😀😀

When you tested the 18 volt battery and it read 18 volts I noticed the needle also fell in the "replace battery" section of the bottom most scale. Obviously the battery is good so how is the "replace/good" scale at the bottom of the meter used? I'm a bit confused. Thanks.

Thank you :)

Perhaps out of scope for this channel but would love to see some soldering videos. I'm tweaking my garage to get more range. Speaking of garages your storage solution Jay Bates would fit nicely in this channel (along with a lot of Steve's vids). You guys should reference some of them on the new site.

Thx mate

In your video you put the black lead into the smaller right slot on the outlet. Isn't that the hot side?

I used my volt meter to check the battery and alternator in my car. With every thing off the battery should be about 12.5 volts DC and with the engine running (and the alternator charging) the voltage should be around 14 volts DC. Doing this let me know my alternator was not working and needed to be replaced.

@HGforMereMortals

9 жыл бұрын

Tom C That's a good one!

Thank You Very Much!!! :) :) :)

Crimping alligator clips on the end of a spare set of probes and covering with heat shrink is a great little DIY upgrade..... But only for ohms and low voltage. Stay away from high voltage and amperage.

This is going to be awesome.