How to Use a Multimeter For Beginners

How to use a multimeter for beginners. I explain what each selection does and how to use all the different settings and features on a clamp on multimeter. Just to name a few, I go over: voltage, amp draw, resistance, continuity, Low Z, diode, capacitance, temperature, micro amps, millivolts, NCV, peak max/min, Inrush, and more! Besides a brief explanation of what each of the selections is meant to test, I also show a practical example of how to use it. This video is a great crash course on the basics of how to use a meter. If you're interested in the multimeter I used in this video, here it is:

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[WordofAdviceTV]

⬇ Here are a bunch more videos where I show how to use a multimeter in practical applications for anyone interested in further learning:

How to Use a Multimeter (Long Version):
How to Test Water Heater Element:
How to Test and Replace Capacitor:
How to Test Capacitor Tolerance (+ or - 6%):
How to Test Contactor in A/C:
How to Test High Limit Switch on Furnace:
How to Test and Replace Ignitor:
How to Troubleshoot Control Board:
How to Check Resistance on Blower Motor:
How to Test Condenser Fan Motor:
How to Test Compressor:
How to Check LRA (Inrush Current):
How to Check Microamps on Flame Sensor:
How to Test Pressure Switch on Furnace:
Finding a Short With Meter:
Using Multimeter to Troubleshoot Dryer:
How to Test Circuit Breakers:
Measuring Subcooling With Temp Clamp:

[rdmaga]

This guy is a gem! Nobody explains things in an understandable way like he does! Excellent channel 10/10

[paulrozinski]

Multimeters have come a long way over the years. Even the low to mid- priced meters will offer most needed features.
The first meter that I ever used was a Simpson 260 ANALOG meter. You had to know how to read the scales behind the needle movement. That classic meter is still available today ( it’s not cheap ).
Stay well, Jay. 👍👍👍

[Wrenchingdaily]

Great video as always Jay. Keep them coming. This is my favorite HVAC channel on YouTube by far

[alexandershilling]

Well, I didn’t know that you can test lightbulbs using a voltage meter. Usually if you can tell if a light bulb is burned out just try turning on with the light switch and see if the light turns on. If not, then the light is burned out. Thank you for showing us in this video.

[gilbertopatino]

Thank you, Jay for another great video 👍👏 and may God blessed you and your loved ones 🙇🔥🩸🙏🏻

[pinballrick]

Great timing! I just bought a similar meter to check the amperage on the new A/C and furnace I recently installed - _after_ watching your videos relevant to the install.

[jorgesegura]

Excellent work as always teacher! Very good touch to teach, thanks for sharing 🫡🫡

[TadewosLare]

Thank you for showing this viedo, because i did not about it.

[brucemoriarty]

Thanks! Like the rest pf ya videos, this helped me out 🙂👍🇺🇸

[sirhc]

Great explanation!
I have the exact meter in this video and i also have 2 inexpensive meters from harbor freight

[davidmckinney]

Hey 👋 good buddy Jay that's a good explanation 👍 👌 buddy I have one of those similar and thanks to you my dear friend you have learned me a few things about mine. I hope you and your family are doing OK 👍. I love hearing you talk and explain things you are a very extremely smart guy and I am very proud to call you my friend. My best friend tbh..it's been soooo hot here lately but today has been really nice compared to other days..I was thinking 🤔 about you yesterday and I prayed 🙏 for you and your family I always keep you all in my prayers 🙏 because I love you all so much like family. 👍 take care buddy and tell everyone I said hello 👋 😊 and be sure to give them a big old fashioned bear hug 🫂..I went yesterday and picked blackberries and I made a pie 🥧 😊 my my it was good 👍.

[jkmarshall]

I've been looking for a video that explains all this stuff. Great video! Thanks! What are your thoughts between a 400 amp and 600 amp clamp multimeter? Is 400 ok?

[frontier_etc]

I remember messing around with a free Harbor Freight multimeter years ago and somehow fried it

[LunkerFishing]

I have the UEI DL389B and it has not specific IN RUSH button or feature. Can I test IN RUSH with this meter somehow?

[Gemmellot]

I have a question unrelated to the video and would appreciate your thoughts. Is it harder on your AC compressor to cycle on and off, or to run continuously?

[mannyfresh]

Would you recommend this meter? Lost my entire tool bag recently, can’t afford to get the fieldpiece I once had. This one has more features than that fieldpiece anyway.

[trevmint]

What time frame is duty cycle measured in? 1hr, 10 minutes, 30 minutes?

[Eddy]

11+4+15=30 ... Very good explanation & that seems like a good meter ... Aloha & thx

[holdurhorse]

I have hard time understanding electricity and current, how do you see it?
Please don’t reply by saying it is free electron or movement of electrons from atom to atom ! Thanks