How to Use a Digital Multimeter - Simple & Basic Tutorial

In this video I show you how to use a digital multimeter. This is a basic tutorial on the different functions and how to use them. A multimeter is something that most everyone should have some knowledge on how to operate.

The most common use is testing ac voltage in your home. Another handy feature is the dc voltage setting for your automobiles and batteries. Testing resistance is another very common use for a digital multimeter.

Here is the one I used in this video

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[johndrew]

Bill Newberry . Just finished watching all your vids, I think. Totally EXCELLENT! Wish I'd had access to the net and your vids yrs ago, I would not have gone through two washing machines, 2 fridge freezers, one only after, the yr long guarantee had only just expired, stuffing tesco! worst of all my old little freezer which when it stopped working, I was heart broken, more than when the mother in law passed!!!

[alejandro]

Thank you friend, i just bought the exact same device and didt know until now thanx too you about the functions. Thank you very much.

[brunolaflamme]

From far my favorite tutorial! Straight forward, easy and efficient demonstration! I use to own one ( his little brother without the dc amps feature ) My next one will be like this one .

[TONYMLT]

I concur with the music situation....delete or turn it way down....great topic and I don't want to miss anything. Thanks Bill.

[jonathanrodriguez]

You explain thing so well in your video I’ve seen a lot of your video. I really appreciate you

[scottfurlong]

I've had this meter for about 6 years now and it was the best bang for the buck when I got it. I needed a dc amp function and a Fluke meter with dc amps was $100 more at the time. One of my only issues with this meter was that it appears to zero itself every time you take a measurement. It's a 3 to 4 second process that really slows you down when doing multiple tests. The meter in the video takes measurements instantaneously. None the less, I'm going to purchase another 2237-20 to replace mine. It's still working but after extensive field use, the lead terminals are giving me trouble. Last night I discovered the brass tubes were broken away from the circuit board. That's 6 years of rough jobs site abuse. Rain, snow, wind, etc. I think it held up exceedingly well. A Milwaukee rep. told me it was designed by Fluke so I decided to give it a shot.

[karlfowler]

Good quick overview of how to use digital meter

[stevestewart]

Great video, one thing to note, when discharging the capacitor, make sure the tool you use is to cross the terminals is Insulated.

[fadeenanaa]

love you man i like your simple way to transfer
the knowledge

[Dsam]

Thank you, good video! Was a wood shop guy, never learned basic electrical items.

[vwdarrin]

this was a great video, These are in everybody's toolbox and very few people know how to use this tool, like you said sticking these probes in things can be deadly, thank you for the video

[BALMO]

Great work man thanks for you're knowledge very well described

[Jorgex]

RIP. Im learning a lot from you videos.

[deo]

Thanks for helping, how to check if the battery is charging

There is a good clamp meter, thanks Bill

[beotheguitarist]

Beautiful meter. Guess I'm getting one!

[AlexGarcia-vvux]

I’m team Milwaukee really interested in these meter but no absolutely no one who ones a Milwaukee meter. How is your experience with this multimeter ? Would you recommend it ?

[everardocamacho]

HI bill nice video, can you tell us, what model is the amp clamp, and where we can get it, thank you from Ontario ca

[stealth]

very informational. thanks for the tutorial!

[darrylryder]

Thanks buddy, I should have paid more attention way back when.