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.” ...

My meter, Wavetek Meterman 35XL, came with Pomona test leads and I use the banana patch cords, BNC patch cords, and adapters (BNC->Dual Banana and BNC->Dual Mini-Grabber). The cords are of sufficient ...

A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...

Not knowing how to troubleshoot electrical issues is a death sentence for any DIYer’s bank account. Your only other option is a wild goose chase by throwing money at your car until the problem’s fixed ...

Car batteries supply and store the electricity used in your vehicle. It can be frustrating to find out your vehicle's battery has failed as you’ll likely be unable to start the engine. Unlike far ...

While it's often best to call an electrician if you suspect you have a dangerous electrical issue, you can also safely diagnose many of those problems yourself with a multimeter, which is why it's ...

Unless your employer provides your test equipment, you’ve probably made a significant investment in at least one good digital multimeter (DMM). Maybe two. And you’d like to avoid that outlay again for ...