How to Use a Multimeter & Electricity Basics | Repair and Replace

How does electricity work? How do I use a multimeter as a beginner? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance explains how to use a multimeter. First, you'll learn the fundamentals of electricity including voltage, amperage and resistance. This tutorial will help you understand what a multimeter can measure. Then you'll see how to test components for continuity and do some safe voltage tests on a receptacle.

Learn more in these videos:

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00:00 Intro
00:54 Electricity Basics
03:09 Multimeter Setup
05:02 Continuity Testing
07:03 Voltage Testing
08:49 Amperage Testing
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[baileybayer]

This is without a doubt one of the most concise tutorials I've ever seen. Clear, knowledgeable, and informative. As someone who knows very little about electricity and circuitry, I couldn't think of a better place to begin my search for expanding my knowledge pool. Thank you

[soilworker]

Finally, some real world examples of what the settings do and what to use them on. I don't often need a multimeter, but this is the type of explanation and demonstration I needed, thanks!

[bobbyfischer]

Im not exaggerating when i say i learnt more about electricity in the first 3 mins of this video than i did from years at school even 2 years in Physics. Im not even kidding

[shawnfoos]

I have looked for quite some time to try to figure out how do use all the functions properly on my meter. This video hit all the points. Excellent job and thank you!

[AmreSupply]

* *Update* * Another note on safety when testing live voltage: In the video it is recommended to always check the multimeter leads for damage before use as well as to hold the multimeter leads from the insulated handle. For additional layer of safety, its best to wear electrical safety gloves and to only hold the multimeter in one hand at any given time. Holding the multimeter leads in one hand will prevent electricity from passing from one side of the body to the other in the case of a shock. This is known as the "one hand rule".

[smbishop]

Thank you for this video. I am a novice with my first multimeter and hope to use it troubleshoot around the house. Your explanations were clear, concise and thorough! Subscribed.

[Nikotinbetyar]

Oh my god thank you. Its straight to the point, perfectly visualized, and kept short. Its perfect.

[Cantinatollo]

Simple, thorough and awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[leonawroth]

I just bought a multimeter to repair some headphones and your video did teach me faster than any guide I could find online. I love educational videos that go straight to the point. Thanks!

[HafizurRahman-mwbp]

His speech is crystal clear and talking clearly softly and gently for people to understand, he has crystal clear heart.

[chucknapier]

Many videos over this tool, by far rates above all. No music, detailed information and explanation of several variable elements of tooling and items being tested. Just subscribed, looking for more. Thank you

[thorlo]

First time seeing your video. Although I know some advanced electricity such as installing a breaker box for an external electrical outlet, this was very interesting. When someone talks to you and not down to you, it can make a very simple video very interesting. Thank you I really appreciated the video!👍!

[eketimothy]

Very informative and very easy to understand tutorial!
Thank you for sharing.

[mohamedlaredjplagemadri]

You are the best teacher i have ever seen...plus you are cool, calm and straight to the point.... thank you sir...

[glcboxer]

Excellent video! Clear and to the point with great examples. Thank you. God bless.

[sollarezzz]

I’m getting into console repair and general electronics repair, this video has helped me understand the fundamentals, while making sure to recommend good habits for safe testing, amazing video and thank you for all the info! (P.S. I was watching this because I wasn’t sure how to properly test a battery but I learned everything I needed to for even further repair if needed, thanks a bunch!)

[samuelyoung]

Thank you for introduce your products and show us how to use it. Very simple and easy understanding. Very informative .👍👍👍

[molmeister]

Fabulous well made video - really concise. Thanks for taking the time to put together.

[BrianRhea]

Easily the best video on electricity basics I've found yet. Thanks!

[DianneCarrington]

That was FANTASTIC. Understanding electricity has eluded me for 40 years. I am committed to having a working knowledge of it and how to test it ... hence a multimeter. However, I don't have another 40 years to work out how to use it. I loved the graphics and explanation to begin with and the breakdown of the multimeter functions. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED!🤩