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.” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting electrical ...

Digital multimeters have replaced traditional analog meters long back. It offers better accuracy, reliability, and better handling of impedance. It is a versatile device in the truest sense. You can ...

The power supply on a computer transforms the alternating current from the wall outlet into a direct current flow that the computer's components can use. Testing the DC voltage output of the power ...

Digital multimeters (DMM), once called voltmeters, have been described as the tape measure for engineers in the new millennium. With electronics and electrical circuits included in almost every ...

If you’d like to fix or even diagnose anything involving electricity – whether it’s the energy that surges through a car, ...

When a service tech gets a new digital multimeter (DMM), usually the packaging includes a lot of safety information, particularly instructions on how you should use the instrument safely. Many DMMs ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...