How to Use a Multimeter

http://www.paragonweb.com Learn to use the multimeter for kiln and household appliance diagnostics. The video covers multimeter safety; the voltmeter, ohmmeter, and ammeter; checking heating elements with an ohmmeter; checking voltage under load; and the settings for digital and analog meters. The video was produced at the Paragon kiln factory in Mesquite, Texas USA. Narration: Shelia Collins; technical assistance: Bob Gieselman and John S. Hohenshelt; camera and editing: Arnold Howard

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• Paragon
• kiln
• voltmeter
• ohmmeter
• ammeter
• element
• Fluke
• Sperry
• multimeter
• continuity
• voltage
• resistance
• diy
• project
• howto

[ArnoldHoward]

Good reminder: Disconnect the wires from one of the element connectors if the element you are testing has two switch-to-element wires attached to each element connector. It is unnecessary to disconnect the wires, however, if only one wire is attached to each element connector.

[jaspr1999]

I'm a tutor some students at U.N.T. and T.W.U in Denton and have referred this video to them as most of them are broke and have to repair and/or replace parts of their equipment. Knowing how to use a meter has saved them a lot of money and quite probably their grade.

Thank you so much for posting this video!

Have a wonderful one!

Jason

[ArnoldHoward]

@jaspr1999 Thanks, Jason, for recommending our video! --Arnold

[SIV3L]

Did you know there is a ghost speaking from beyond in your video starting @ 3:49 ?

[ArnoldHoward]

@SIV3L I was wondering if anyone would find the ghost in the audio! --Arnold

[ArnoldHoward]

@SIV3L I was wondering if anyone would find the ghost in the audio! --Arnold

[r32adt3db]

Great video! Thanks for the help and easy to understand explanation. Well done.

[DeffRo]

Great Video!!! im in the trade i think that was a very knowledgeable video

[RiaRadioFMHD773]

On metres that are NOT "clamp" style, to check the amperage, first make sure the appliance is unplugged, then disconnect the black wire from the first termination point inside the switch box. This is usually a fuse. Then move the red wire on the metre from the "VOLTS" to the "AMP" plug, select the setting that is the next highest rated on the info panel on the appliance. connect the red metre wire to the black power wire and the black metre wire to where the power wire was. Plug and read.

[Serostern]

Disconnect the elements before measuring.

If you do not you can get a false reading.

[Phenom69ll]

@SIV3L ghost? 0.o

[armwrastl]

There's NO basement at the Alamo!



[abuwsam]

Thanks