Multimeters Part: B - Measuring DC Volts (Technician Level)
Digital multimeters are expensive paperweights until you know how to use them. Watch this 11-minute video on the basics... (Technician Level)
Everyone,
As promised, here’s Part B of my video series on how to use a digital multimeter. Click on the video image below to start at the beginning, or click any of the topic links to jump directly to each section.
Note: This is a technician-level video for advanced users. I’m finishing a 5-minute entry-level video on DC meter usage this week. So, if you’re new to multimeters please stand by.
Mike Sokol from RVelectricity demonstrates how to use a digital multimeter to measure DC voltage in an RV electrical system.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Overview
00:45 - Setting the proper voltage scale
01:30 - Connecting meter probes
01:50 - Battery State of Charge voltages
05:05 - What is polarity?
06:44 - What is a True RMS Meter?
08:27 - Mistakes with incorrect settings
09:52 - Hands on AC/DC demonstration
11:49 - Outro / END
Please let me if you have any questions. - Mike
