While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

If you need to do any electrical work, having a multimeter is a must. Here's what everyday users have to say about the one ...

When working on electrical projects around the home—whether that’s troubleshooting an issue with your HVAC system, repairing an appliance, or testing a car battery—a multimeter is essential. These ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A multimeter is a versatile tool used primarily for measuring voltage, resistance, and continuity. Mechanics use multimeters when working on ...

You can use a multimeter with capacitance-measurement capability to measure the length of wire or cable to an open circuit. The capacitance of a pair of wires (or a wire to a shield) is directly ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Anyone who works on their car should have a multimeter, but they come in handy around the house too. Whether you ...

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Maintenance professionals are constantly being deluged with new models, new manufacturers, and new functionality in handheld digital multimeters. Safety features are perhaps the most critical factors ...

I'm having problem with a starter motor on a riding mower, and need to check if the motor is getting juice and not working or if something else isn't working and no juice is getting to the starter.