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.” ...

Welcome back to our Tech Tip series! Today, we’ll review one of the most essential tools in every toolbox, a multimeter.

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...