By now you're ready to close out of this blog but hang in here with me because this was a learning process for me and for some of you it might be as well. The reason I decided to review one of these multimeters is simply because of my dad. He had used these in his job as a maintenance man for an apartment building and always wanted one for his home use but could never see himself being able to get one. So in exchange for him helping me figure out what this product does and testing it to see how well it stacks up against ones he's used he gets to keep this tool for himself.
So rest assured now that I have an expert on hand who knows what it is used for and how to use it. Which is good considering this tool works with electricity. Definitely do not wanna play around with electricity so be sure to read all instructions and make sure you use this tool right.
Ok now onto what exactly a multimeter does,what it actually does, and what uses would it have in our every day lives.
A multimeter, also called a volt-ohm meter or VOM, is a device that measures resistance, voltage and current in electronic circuits. Some also test diodes and continuity. Multimeters are small, lightweight and battery operated, and they can test a wide variety of electronic components in many situations, making them indispensable tools for anyone who needs to test and repair electronic circuits.
Measuring Voltage With a Digital Multimeter
Set the dial to the proper range, AC or DC, and the correct voltage. Setting the voltage range correctly results in a more accurate reading. Plug the black and red probes into the ports. Touch the black probe to the ground of the object and the red probe to the power side. If measuring a device, simply press both probes forcefully onto the device. The display shows the voltage reading of the object.
Measuring Resistance With a Digital Multimeter
Find the resistor in the electrical object. Set the multimeter to the correct function and range. Hold the probes against the resistor. Convert the number the multimeter shows to Ohms. For example, if the display reads 2.2, the resistor has 2,200 ohms. Many things, like temperature and other components, affect the accuracy of the resistance reading.
Measuring Current With a Digital Multimeter
Measuring current in an electrical circuit is more complex than measuring voltage or resistance. Since current is the flow of an electrical charge, a digital multimeter interrupts this flow so the current passes through the tester. For example, if measuring the current of a circuit board, set the multimeter to the proper function and range. Pull out the wire going to the power supply of the circuit board. Connect the red probe to the power supply and the black probe to the wire. Watch the display for at least several seconds as the reading changes with time. Use the average read.
Continuity Testing with a Digital Multimeter
Continuity testing checks the resistance between two points. Low resistance indicates an electrical connection. Testing continuity also tells the user if a connection exists where it should not. Set the dial to the continuity mode, usually shown by a diode symbol with surrounding waves. Make sure the test object is off. Touch the probes around the ground pins and the power supply. If the multimeter makes a sound, continuity exists.
Now that we know the basics of a multimeter let's take a look at the product through pictures.
If you're interested in getting one of these multimeters you can find them here for sale on their amazon page http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KTJDXE
I did get my digital multimeter in exchange for my honest review but I only reviewed this product after I received it and was able to try it out myself.
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