How to use a multimeter like a pro! The Ultimate guide

Опубликовано: 20 Июль 2026
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Learn How to use a multimeter like a pro. Find out in this tutorial for transistors, resistance, voltage, current, continuity, AC, DC, batteries, frequency, diodes, LED's, capacitors, temperature and much much more.
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[0:00] How to Use a Multimeter
[0:42] Analog vs Digital Multimeters
[1:17] Manual Range vs Auto Range Multimeters
[1:50] What a Multimeter Can Measure
[2:07] How to Measure DC Voltage
[2:56] Measuring Battery Voltage with a Multimeter
[3:09] How to Measure Voltage in a Circuit
[4:53] How to Measure AC Voltage Safely
[5:53] AC Socket Testing Safety Tips
[7:50] Manual Range AC Voltage Settings Explained
[8:37] True RMS vs Average RMS Multimeters
[9:10] How to Measure Resistance
[10:05] Ohms, kOhms and Megaohms Explained
[10:27] Manual Range Resistance Settings
[11:26] Why Resistance Readings Can Be Wrong in Circuits
[11:50] How to Measure DC Current
[12:22] Why Current Must Be Measured in Series
[12:53] Using the mA and 10A Multimeter Terminals
[13:36] Manual Range DC Current Measurement
[14:07] How to Measure AC Current
[14:34] Why Clamp Meters Are Safer for AC Current
[15:07] Dangers of Measuring AC Current with a Multimeter
[16:28] How to Check the Multimeter Fuse
[17:35] How to Use Continuity Mode
[18:16] Testing Wires, Switches and Fuses
[18:39] False Continuity Readings Explained
[19:15] How to Measure Frequency
[20:42] How to Test a Diode
[21:40] How to Test an LED with a Multimeter
[22:03] How to Measure Capacitance
[22:26] How to Safely Discharge a Capacitor
[23:44] Why Capacitor Values Don’t Always Match the Label
[24:07] How to Test a Transistor
[25:14] Testing NPN and PNP Transistors with Diode Mode
[26:20] How to Measure Temperature with a Multimeter
[27:10] How to Test a Battery Properly
[27:47] Why You Should Test Batteries Under Load