How to Measure Ohms with a Multimeter | Galco

To measure ohms, or resistance, with a multimeter, start by verifying that no current is flowing through the circuit or component that you would like to test.

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[nickvasquez]

OL is defined as Overload in Fluke Manual

[lemontier]

Well done, short and clearly to the point. Thank you.

[anti_globalista]

That resistor in the end of the video is color coded 2 Ohm 5% tolerance, Fluke measures it 3 Ohm - 50% difference. So much for the best DMMs.

[thomasmadonsela]

If I measuring resistance on a 200 ohms scale and it gives me a 50 ohms, can I convert that 50 ohms into 20 ohms scale if so how do I do that ?

[ct]

Measuring 10000 ohm resistance in my windshield wiper motor. Set range to mohm and get ol.
Does this mean that the wire is cut. When I put it into continuity there is no beep. So the wire is cut?
Thanks.

[ninjazxd]

So what is the low ohm measurement that the fluke 289 has and the 287 doesn't?

[famousamoss]

Thank you…taught me how to do this very quickly. Much appreciated.

[trialnterror]

I wish someone would do a video of what the measurement is of ohms and what it looks like on a fluke

[saritasteven]

Thanks. I got this answer wrong on a test

[kellybergin]

My multimeter doesn't read anything like this