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How to use a multimeter like a pro, the ultimate guide

James Gatlin
2024 ж. 20 Қаң.
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This is an overview of all the features on a multimeter, and everything you need to know to get started with a multimeter.
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  • If anyone wanna learn how to use a multimeter, this is the only video I'd recommend. You even went over and beyond with the cheatsheet, I really appreciate it. Thank you.

    @akbumi@akbumi2 ай бұрын

    • Always wanted to learn how to use one. This is the best of anyone I seen. Amazing great!❤❤❤❤Internet knowledge is awesome!❤❤❤❤

      @richardgomez5008@richardgomez5008Ай бұрын

    • ​@@richardgomez5008😅😅 to

      @yoosufmohamed9582@yoosufmohamed958223 күн бұрын

    • Totally agree. But the only function you ever use is voltage and continuity to check power and fuse. Everything else you never use.

      @jonfreeman9682@jonfreeman968212 күн бұрын

    • That is correct brother

      @antoniolaracuente437@antoniolaracuente4379 күн бұрын

  • Absolute best beginner meter demo. I am a beginner and have watched dozens. This one is by far the best. Thx!

    @gsftom@gsftom3 ай бұрын

    • If you are a beginner, then you Don't know if this is a good video. I know of a few places that it is in error. It seems to me that he too may be a beginner.

      @the1spyderryder@the1spyderryder3 ай бұрын

    • @@the1spyderryder Like at 7:43 when he referred to a transistor as a diode...

      @eagle7267@eagle72673 ай бұрын

    • you watched DOZENS and still did not understand them? Where did you go to school? lol..get a refund bro!

      @wizardmaster6639@wizardmaster66393 ай бұрын

    • ​@@eagle7267fukumean he said transistor 💀

      @georgeclooney6208@georgeclooney62082 ай бұрын

    • 6:22 well then since you're a beginner I might as well just pop on in here and introduce myself. How ya doin, im Richard Hertz but they call me Dick for short.

      @MrTheHillfolk@MrTheHillfolkАй бұрын

  • Great video. Packed with facts and information. I like that there is no unnecessary talking and no wasted time. Thanks!!

    @duncanvincent9106@duncanvincent91062 ай бұрын

  • Best lesson of it's kind I have ever seen, very well done!

    @jamesrecknor6752@jamesrecknor67523 ай бұрын

  • This was an excellent video for a beginner and I’m not a beginner and I still found it excellent and as a refresher. As I work in the field for industrial process engineering and this was quite helpful. Even saved it to my own playlist for quick reference look up when I need to find it.

    @ardentdfender4116@ardentdfender41163 ай бұрын

  • This is the BEST video I have found explaining all the options on a Multimeter. Thank you.

    @sjpwarren@sjpwarrenАй бұрын

  • This is the most comprehensive and education video on multimeter I came across on KZhead. Thank you

    @oyeibrahim@oyeibrahim19 күн бұрын

  • It's 3 am, and I'm a music major why am I watching this

    @robertg0105@robertg0105Ай бұрын

    • To check your Amp, speakers, etc....

      @lesterjones9335@lesterjones9335Ай бұрын

    • Same here bud I saw your message and left my version too 😂 It's 3 am and I am pretty sure I don't have a multimeter at home and I am a medical student I have no idea why I am watching this with great attention

      @iamnode2088@iamnode2088Ай бұрын

    • Lol, it's 1:00 and I have to wake up in a bit more than 4 hours.

      @davidcrtalic9795@davidcrtalic9795Ай бұрын

    • 😂 3:14am

      @callumsumner7080@callumsumner708029 күн бұрын

    • LOL the algo knew you were soon to be a home-owner.

      @ZacchaeusNifong@ZacchaeusNifong23 күн бұрын

  • Best overview of multimeters I've seen to date. Very nice!

    @user-ss8dc4bj3m@user-ss8dc4bj3m2 ай бұрын

  • What a great tutorial. Some people have a gift when it comes to teaching. You certainly have this gift. Hands down, the best tutorial I've seen on this topic.

    @jonathanjudeoneildelisle481@jonathanjudeoneildelisle481Ай бұрын

  • Congrats. This is by FAR the best introductory video I have ever seen regarding the subject at hand. You are a blessing kind Sir!

    @LyonhartZ2@LyonhartZ22 ай бұрын

    • I approved this statement and the video.

      @drrous9917@drrous99172 ай бұрын

  • Most excellent video. I've been using meters for 35 years and spent a lot of time learning to use them. Wish it only took me 12 minutes to learn how to fully understand all the fetchers

    @user-xt6hi6tq4r@user-xt6hi6tq4r2 ай бұрын

  • 😊 I watched many videos on how to use a multimeter. Your video is by far the best one I see. Also, you have the attributes and skills of great teachers. Well done. 😊

    @drrous9917@drrous99172 ай бұрын

  • James, this must be the go-to video for multimeter use. Thanks for the download.👍

    @captainmort@captainmortАй бұрын

  • Thank you very much for translating the complex symbols of multimeters, which rarely if ever have instructions on using their functions. I cannot express how much I appreciate this video as an untrained farm/garage fix it myself guy.

    @smartbull6382@smartbull63822 ай бұрын

  • well spoken.... I've watched so many videos and left still not understanding how to use a voltmeter but you explained everything in a simple understandable way ... thank you ... I now completely understand how to use this...

    @annitawatch@annitawatchАй бұрын

  • Excellent Tutorial, Thank you so much. I’m a repair mechanic and you taught me things. God Bless you for taking the Time . 🙏

    @bobbyg4100@bobbyg41002 ай бұрын

  • That's pretty thorough and amazing. Multimeters have always intimidated me. Not anymore! Thank you.

    @nevinkuser9892@nevinkuser98923 ай бұрын

  • I have learned so much , you have given me such a good foundation , you teach very good. Thanks much appreciated

    @johncarmichael4698@johncarmichael46983 ай бұрын

  • I just learned a lot. Thanks for the cheat sheet.

    @franciscovilla9203@franciscovilla92033 ай бұрын

    • Glad it’s of value!

      @james_gatlin@james_gatlin3 ай бұрын

  • Thank You James, now I know how to use & measure with my high-dollar multimeter I scored @ a yard sale. This is what I would call a down & dirty video on how to use & master your Multimeter in under 13 minutes. No B-S, just information you can use, and be confident in using you miltimeter for an intended purpose as needed. Your a great teacher James.

    @stanwooddave9758@stanwooddave975810 күн бұрын

  • You are the first person to identify what "Hfe" stands for. THANX. Been electrical/electronics Engineer and hobbyist for 58 years. Nice video for newbies on using a DMM. I will definitely be forwarding this video to friends that are always asking me how to use a meter. Good Job.

    @jp040759@jp0407592 ай бұрын

    • You didnt know? That’s unbelievable! 🤔

      @georgedavall9449@georgedavall9449Ай бұрын

    • @@georgedavall9449 I new it was tranny gain but did not know what the actual initials H F E actually stood for.

      @jp040759@jp04075929 күн бұрын

    • ​@@georgedavall9449I've never known what it means either.

      @wesman7837@wesman783719 күн бұрын

    • In the 70s and 80s it was common but all circuits now use IC and surface mount components. So there's not much use for this anymore.

      @jonfreeman9682@jonfreeman968214 күн бұрын

    • @@georgedavall9449 I knew it was symbol for gain but I did not know what the letters actually meant.

      @jp040759@jp04075914 күн бұрын

  • I knew most of the functions on multimeters but through time and not using one for years you tend to forget. Thanks!

    @user-zh2gp4wu5f@user-zh2gp4wu5fАй бұрын

  • you just made a 'complicated' device seem so very simple, thank you.

    @flipclone@flipclone3 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for the video. It is very detailed and covers a lot of details, I also appreciate the cheat sheet.

    @Arabeon@Arabeon2 ай бұрын

  • Lovely! So brilliant for weekenders like me! Thanks Bob England

    @BobMuir100@BobMuir1003 ай бұрын

  • Great vid. I've been using Multi meters for basic stuff for years but never knew what 2/3 of the other functions were.

    @luckycatdad8369@luckycatdad8369Ай бұрын

  • I like the the fast pace, perfect. Thank you.

    @aaroncrowell62@aaroncrowell622 ай бұрын

  • Great video! Perfect blend of beginner advice and safety warnings

    @herbertpocket8855@herbertpocket8855Ай бұрын

  • I just watched 15 other videos on multimeters. HANDS DOWN THIS IS THE BEST ONE OUT THERE! short and to the point.

    @danielpohl29@danielpohl29Ай бұрын

    • yeah, agreed!

      @grunerzx@grunerzxАй бұрын

    • I’ve watched numerous videos and most have too much information that’s not needed. This answers the questions in a very simple and straightforward way.

      @STV-H4H@STV-H4H2 күн бұрын

  • Thanks so much for this video! I finally got a good grasp of my multimeter’s features!

    @leahhickey3970@leahhickey39702 ай бұрын

  • Thank you so much for your thorough explanation of the multimeter. I've been using multimeters for years and I have always tested for continuity with the ohm setting. I never realized there was a continuity setting. And I always wondered what that symbol meant. And most of the time when I'm thinking I want to check homes. I want you actually check continuity. So thank you once again. Great job!

    @tim102353@tim1023532 ай бұрын

  • You absolutely executed man! Great presentation. Flawless info.

    @SyilxMechanical@SyilxMechanicalАй бұрын

  • I started your content by watching the resistor video. I was blown away at how helpful it was. I subscribed to your channel on that video alone and then watched this one. HOLY COW bro!! Such great content!! Maybe I end up commenting on every video. I don’t know, but so far, with two videos down, I am super impressed with how helpful, concise, and well presented your content is. I have used multi meters before for the VERY basic functions and have even watched a couple of other videos here and there to try and figure out the other features. But this videos is by far the BEST. Thank you for the information and the time it took to put this together. It does not go unnoticed and is very appreciated

    @coachsmith50@coachsmith5027 күн бұрын

    • Thanks for the comment, its much appreciated, and it’s great knowing the content is of value, more content underway.

      @james_gatlin@james_gatlin27 күн бұрын

  • I've needed one of these and the knowledge to use it so many times in life. Bout time I learn. Thanks!

    @adamfrbs9259@adamfrbs92592 ай бұрын

  • Saving this video in my "How To" playlist. Thanks!

    @ggrimm79@ggrimm792 ай бұрын

  • I've been using meters for years and never realized the additional symbols next to a function meant to press the select button. I knew to press the select button for the function I wanted but seeing you do it and pointing it out was a duh moment for me. Never too old to learn something thanks!

    @scotts4125@scotts41253 ай бұрын

    • It takes a real man to admit he can learn something, or admit when proven wrong. 🖐👍

      @georgedavall9449@georgedavall9449Ай бұрын

    • You have been using it for years but never thought to learn how to use it?

      @DMP413@DMP41314 күн бұрын

    • @@DMP413 be nice ya spoof

      @georgedavall9449@georgedavall944914 күн бұрын

    • @@DMP413 Pretty much lol

      @scotts4125@scotts412514 күн бұрын

  • I just watched the only multimeter video I've actually understood. Thanks.

    @Mikey-wy1yl@Mikey-wy1ylАй бұрын

  • Enjoyed the video and learned a few things. Going to save it for future reference. Also thanks for the cheat sheet

    @acemanmccool@acemanmccool3 ай бұрын

  • Well done. Good alerts to the danger of high voltage.

    @daveoatway6126@daveoatway61263 ай бұрын

  • Really great video. I like 'to the point' instructions. Well done sir!

    @rossh8457@rossh84573 ай бұрын

  • THANK YOU!!! I have asked so many guys and read/watched and at last I totallu get it! You completely rock(

    @TammyMartinBLUE@TammyMartinBLUEАй бұрын

  • this video has helped me understand my multimeter better than any other I've seen

    @StanleyKubick1@StanleyKubick12 ай бұрын

  • Very clear and helpful presentation. Thank you.

    @user-es2ju9np9s@user-es2ju9np9s3 ай бұрын

  • Great and informative video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    @scrapperstacker8629@scrapperstacker862910 күн бұрын

  • Best video I've seen on this, great job!!!

    @charlesgiles7551@charlesgiles75517 күн бұрын

  • Great video, with a simple explanation of the symbols and use of a multimeter. Thankyou :)

    @bryan1057@bryan10572 ай бұрын

  • Outstanding. Man, I needed this. Thank-you.

    @dalewiley9208@dalewiley92083 ай бұрын

  • Im ok with most things mechanical but electrical is very challenging. This was a very helpful video on how to use my new test meter. Thanks.

    @kennethwood9025@kennethwood90252 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

    @rsbharley4766@rsbharley47662 ай бұрын

  • Best, best, best multimeter tutorial ever.

    @ramluma@ramlumaАй бұрын

  • Thank you for your effort, very clear explanation 🙌

    @bakri99@bakri993 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video. I needed a quick refresher, and this was perfect.

    @RookKnight@RookKnightАй бұрын

  • Best explanation on KZhead, Thank You

    @KeithCunningham-hj7nd@KeithCunningham-hj7ndАй бұрын

  • Great video. I've just ordered a lap ms8907 pen after watching your video so thanks for posting it I won't be using my see-through screwdrivers anymore on electricity...

    @mrcarl2588@mrcarl25882 ай бұрын

  • This was the absolute BEST explaining video I have watched. Extremely easy to understand - even for me that have more or less no clue what-so-ever about electricity. Now I know how to measure electricity for home use. Thank you so much for a very good video !! Respect.

    @JM-mb6tf@JM-mb6tfАй бұрын

    • Cheap meters can tell you something, if you know their limitations. I have a nice fluke at woek and at the home shop ,but i got a couple The harbor freight freebies at the house. Sure ,the fluke tells me the outlet has 121 volts ac ,and the harbor freight one says 130. When i turn the power off to replace the outlet ,they both read zero. Not so worried about accuracy with that ,just if its safe being on or off. Still works fine for checking the occasional suspected dead battery for the remote and things like that.

      @MrTheHillfolk@MrTheHillfolkАй бұрын

    • @@MrTheHillfolk I agree. I thought of getting a Fluke but realized for home repairs an el cheapo meter works fine. It only has basic functions with cheap build quality but I only ever use voltage and continuity to check batteries and blown fuses and never found a use for all the other functions. For professionals and electronics enthusiasts a Fluke is worth it for measurement confidence and circuit protection but otherwise these harbour freight meters are awesome.

      @jonfreeman9682@jonfreeman968212 күн бұрын

    • ​​@@jonfreeman9682to be honest, I'm not that impressed with a fluke, being that I work outside all the time as soon as it gets one raindrop on it, DC volts goes thru the roof. 16v on a 12v system? Nope. Pop the battery out and set it on the trucks defroster for 45 minutes and it'll be fine. It's a real headache and a hassle. Save your money.

      @MrTheHillfolk@MrTheHillfolk11 күн бұрын

  • Very informative video. Thanks for educative content

    @LansinngKahmei@LansinngKahmei8 күн бұрын

  • Concise, helpful, and simple! Love it

    @IslandNinja@IslandNinjaАй бұрын

  • Thanks for the cheatsheet It's awesome for teaching someone to use the meter

    @tommicks53@tommicks53Ай бұрын

  • Exelente! Short video and very straightforward. Thanks bud, this was very helpful in simple steps. My knowledge is now more than 50% gracias amigo.

    @ozkermoreno6319@ozkermoreno63192 ай бұрын

  • Perfect video for beginners. --- Excellent teaching technique. ---

    @lanceleavitt7472@lanceleavitt7472Ай бұрын

  • Excellent video no nonsense. I really appreciate . And thanks for your time.

    @edromero6352@edromero635218 күн бұрын

  • Thanks. B y far the best and easiest explanation to understand for a novice like me. Cheers

    @tassie7325@tassie73259 күн бұрын

  • The best video ever straight to the point 🙌

    @hectorheredia311@hectorheredia311Ай бұрын

  • Definitely needed this Tutorial…really a big help

    @jarelbecco6059@jarelbecco6059Ай бұрын

  • Really helpful video for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot 👍🏼

    @2snish@2snish2 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video. Really well presented.

    @James-po4xt@James-po4xt2 ай бұрын

  • This was enormously helpful. Thank you

    @HoneyWindbutton@HoneyWindbuttonАй бұрын

  • SHORT and Clear explanation. Thanks

    @nafuiba8569@nafuiba856921 күн бұрын

  • Thank you for sharing this video. Very informative!

    @lesamourai777@lesamourai777Ай бұрын

  • Thank you for your video it’s been blessing bathing in your font of knowledge….it’s opened a new avenue and adventure into the use of this amazing device ..👏👏👏😉😉

    @garyackers1469@garyackers1469Ай бұрын

  • This is great! Thanks for this video and that cheat sheet!

    @DaltonHenry@DaltonHenry3 ай бұрын

  • fantastic video! thanks so much for the time, effort and consideration you put into making this :) videos like this one make education a pleasure!

    @MrsTiaRani@MrsTiaRani6 күн бұрын

  • Very nice! I knew most of it but repetition especially for the less used settings was great 👍

    @thehighwayman78@thehighwayman783 ай бұрын

    • Great to hear!, agreed

      @james_gatlin@james_gatlin3 ай бұрын

  • Hey Dude, thank you so much for explaining this in such an easy to understand yet thorough way. And a cheatsheet... you star : ) Thanks again.

    @buzzysboaty@buzzysboatyАй бұрын

  • Great comprehensive video.

    @TheMpsmith@TheMpsmith5 күн бұрын

  • This video made me instantly follow you. Great work! 🎉

    @e30gangsta@e30gangsta2 ай бұрын

  • Nice and easy explanation from you. Im one of the many that has used a multi meter for years without knowing what all the symbols are for. I smashed the sub button bro

    @sandman7160@sandman7160Ай бұрын

  • Excellent video and thank you for the download link very handy for reference if anyone is stuck👍

    @kevinlawes591@kevinlawes5912 ай бұрын

  • Thank you - very helpful and informative! 🙂

    @TheJimbo000@TheJimbo00028 күн бұрын

  • I really needed this. Thanks.

    @swapshots4427@swapshots44277 күн бұрын

  • This is an excellent quick tutorial

    @bernardrevill9547@bernardrevill9547Ай бұрын

  • awesome man thank you for sharing that is some really good stuff to really know.

    @jimbola77@jimbola772 ай бұрын

  • Very excellent thank you very much for sharing this information as I saved it for future to go back and watch it if I need it thank you so much

    @MrGoldman9@MrGoldman92 ай бұрын

  • Great easy to understand video, thanks.

    @stevebyrne5048@stevebyrne504816 күн бұрын

  • Well done. Thanks for making.

    @hg2.@hg2.Ай бұрын

  • unbelievably helpful. thank you

    @covecarpentry@covecarpentryАй бұрын

  • Excellent short tutorial.

    @azizahmedmuhammad4124@azizahmedmuhammad41243 ай бұрын

  • Wonderful presentation, thank you

    @henryezebuiro4512@henryezebuiro45123 ай бұрын

  • ❤ best explanation ever... thanks much for the blessings man...

    @princetaler1170@princetaler1170Ай бұрын

  • I use your videos for my electronics class. Well done!!!

    @syzygyd5851@syzygyd5851Ай бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you!, glad its of value.

      @james_gatlin@james_gatlinАй бұрын

  • Very useful info and great cheat sheet, thanks.

    @ronin4711@ronin47112 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video. Signed up for newsletter.

    @pauldmann1166@pauldmann11662 ай бұрын

  • Greatly appreciate the video man. We have a multimeter at work and nobody that has tried to explain it has a detailed enough explanation to help me understand. Now I feel confident picking it up. Thank you very much

    @BilobateDrip@BilobateDripАй бұрын

  • I’m an electrician and I learned some good stuff Thanks

    @johnathanparker536@johnathanparker5362 ай бұрын

  • Good Job Mate! Thanks for sharing!

    @TheYaziman@TheYaziman2 ай бұрын

  • Great video and really informative I subscribed 👍🏾

    @waltongraham7031@waltongraham70313 ай бұрын

  • Best tutorial on KZhead. What about the Hold function?

    @socrates2706@socrates27062 ай бұрын

  • Great vid boss. Highly informative. Thanks you.

    @lindsey607@lindsey607Ай бұрын

  • Outstanding video! Earned my sub! Great job!

    @prw629@prw6292 ай бұрын
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