How To Use A Multimeter Voltage Tester

To get accustomed to using a multimeter test it on a battery.

How to use a multimeter voltage tester. Connect the multimeter in parallel. Milli meters are designed to cater to three different parameters thus measuring voltage set the selection knob to voltage mode. Taking your reading cautions of checking the voltage of live wire. A non contact voltage tester is great especially for wires that are hidden behind insulation or a socket. Use a voltage tester.

In this video i go through the basic functions of a cheap multimeter i cover how to measure ac and dc voltage how to measure resistance how to test for co. Plug in the probes step 4. How to use a multimeter to test voltage of live wires. You will get an introductory video of this multimeter whose link is given in the description of this video. The tester shouldn t indicate power since that is the negative terminal.

Place the tester into the positive side of an outlet. Pull it out and test the other wires in the box as before. What does it mean to check the voltage of live wires. Place the tester on the negative side of the outlet. Electrical outlets in homes use ac but car stereos use dc so make sure you know which you need to use.

Touch the black probe to one screw and the red probe to another. Hold the black probe against the negative terminal and the red probe against the positive one. Also set your meter to the appropriate range. A voltage tester does not tell you the exact amount of voltage. We have started video tutorial series on how to use multimeter in our channel being engineers and in this video we will show you how to safely measure ac voltages using multimeter.

Mags how to videos how to use a multimeter for beginners in this video i will help teach you how use a multimeter to test volts ac dc amps and ohms. If the wires are exposed or you can reach the metal terminals you can use a contact voltage tester. Remove the bulb and test the contact in the bottom of the socket for voltage. Use the part labeled v and a wavy line to measure alternating current. Set the parameter to voltage step 3.