How to use a Multimeter to test common things around the house

How to use a multimeter to test outlets, batteries and wiring

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• multimeter
• multi
• meter
• wiring
• outlets
• circuits
• testing
• batteries
• battery

[shockhelmet]

you sort of sound like Paul Giamatti.

[Johnnysshop]

@shockhelmet LOL.. I'd like to have his money!

[Invisiblepanda]

Love the videos just subbed, what would happen if you set to vac 20 and put your leads into the outlet? Why do you have to have it set more than the outlet? Just curious great video!

[Johnnysshop]

@Invisiblepanda Have to set it higher to get an actual reading. Since it's 110v, it has to be set higher than that.

[1ikon]

very gud demonstration..i did electronic in a college in tha caribbean and this is tha first time i actually learn how to use a multimeter

[Johnnysshop]

@1ikon Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[Johnnysshop]

@kurtnin42manson Yeah, more than likely..

[kurtnin42manson]

@Johnnysshop yes, it was built in 1920, and the homeowner likes to dabble, so I think this could be why as well.

[Johnnysshop]

@kurtnin42manson You will get the same reading. It sounds like you make have too many outlets on one circuit. Older home I assume?

[kurtnin42manson]

@kurtnin42manson if that makes any sense? like.. if i have other things plugged into the what i'm guessing is one wire just daisy chained around the whole apt, will i still get a 110 reading or will it be lower since i have other things plugged in, like a laptop or a tv