Good video Kenny, I have a few meters also I have a Craftsman like you got it for $10.00 years ago and was handy when a neighbor borrowed it and kept it for 6 months 😮 I now don't loan tools out! It's nice to show people the basics on meters.
I just installed a new power awning! The real challenge was figuring out the wiring for the rocker switch (DTDP) I learned how to use my multimeter! Thanks for the video!
Very nice vid. The last DVM I bought was one off Amazon that was very similar to Kenny's meter at 9:18 . I think it's about the most useful one people can buy since it does everything you'd ever need on an RV.
I got a new camper 2 months ago and ran across your channel and subscribed, very interesting. I'm a retired electrical engineer, worked 38 years for electric utilities. Its good to see your process to diagnose and fix all kinds of items in the campers. Just wanted to drop by and say Howdy.
@23:00 CONTINUITY - It might be worth mentioning, it is important insure there is 'NO VOLTAGE' on the line prior to checking continuity, lest you fry your meter. BTDT - The first VOM I received as a young lad, I was teaching myself how to use all the settings (I had no one around that knew anything about electricity). I had it on the ohm scale and checked 120VAC - *POOF* - Lesson learned!
Another Great Video, Kenny. Good Basic use of meters video. The low voltage in your house is also AC for furnaces, I believe older doorbells are VAC. A transformer changes voltage strength not type, AC to AC, 120 to 24. It would be an inverter or rectifier that changes from AC to DC. Power AC or DC has to be treated with respect or it will kill you and hurt like heck the whole time it does it. Have a Good Weekend, Kenny.
The capacitor was tested in the ohm range, that’s why it read what it did and kept changing. If you hit the range button until you got the microfarad symbol, it would have read correctly.
In regards to your capacitor it looks like you have a dual cap. 45 for your common to herm and 5 from your common to fan then tolerance on both +- 6% or whatever. Cap does both fan and compressor.
Professor Kenney, Good Job! Where's Billy Hill? Invariably there is a wall outlet that is installed upside down. I have a foot long pigtail that I plug my outlet tester into so I can see the results. Newer outlet testers also have a ground fault tester on them. I think I saw a white button on yours, so maybe yours does test them but you didn't have time to tell us about it? Anyway, good job.
You make me feel stupid. Why don't I have a 12 inch pigtail, or extension cord made up so I can see the read out on this meter.....That is genius. Thank you.
I tried to cut and paste more information, but YT won’t let me do that?? Update I hope? Orange box store sells a nine to ten inch long extension cord for four dollars.
Thank you! 25:31
Good video Kenny, I have a few meters also I have a Craftsman like you got it for $10.00 years ago and was handy when a neighbor borrowed it and kept it for 6 months 😮 I now don't loan tools out! It's nice to show people the basics on meters.
Ha ha. That happens to me too.
I just installed a new power awning! The real challenge was figuring out the wiring for the rocker switch (DTDP) I learned how to use my multimeter! Thanks for the video!
Awesome
Very nice vid. The last DVM I bought was one off Amazon that was very similar to Kenny's meter at 9:18 . I think it's about the most useful one people can buy since it does everything you'd ever need on an RV.
What seems so simple to some is a little difficult for others so this was a great video.
Thanks Kenny! This will help many people understand.
Thank you. Good content for us multi meter rookies!
Right to the point. Very useful information. Thanks Don
I got a new camper 2 months ago and ran across your channel and subscribed, very interesting. I'm a retired electrical engineer, worked 38 years for electric utilities. Its good to see your process to diagnose and fix all kinds of items in the campers. Just wanted to drop by and say Howdy.
Thanks. Howdy to you also.
yep this is something some will need to know
Great video Kenny!
Thank you so much! Useful information, this is why I watch you honest straightforward information.😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you for doing this.
Thank you.
Kept it simple. Thanks
Great info. Thank you!!
Good easy to understand video.. thx Kenny
@23:00 CONTINUITY - It might be worth mentioning, it is important insure there is 'NO VOLTAGE' on the line prior to checking continuity, lest you fry your meter. BTDT - The first VOM I received as a young lad, I was teaching myself how to use all the settings (I had no one around that knew anything about electricity). I had it on the ohm scale and checked 120VAC - *POOF* - Lesson learned!
Another Great Video, Kenny. Good Basic use of meters video. The low voltage in your house is also AC for furnaces, I believe older doorbells are VAC. A transformer changes voltage strength not type, AC to AC, 120 to 24. It would be an inverter or rectifier that changes from AC to DC. Power AC or DC has to be treated with respect or it will kill you and hurt like heck the whole time it does it. Have a Good Weekend, Kenny.
Ha ha thanks
Thank you
I would really suggest that before testing capacitors that you short the terminals with a screwdriver. They can carry a shock hazard if you don’t.
Sure, take ALL the fun out of capacitors.
@@hillbillyrv back when I took electronics we used to charge them up and throw them at each other.
@@lorenrickey5481 ha ha
Fluke sales a stand/ kickstand for certain models.
Not mine.
The capacitor was tested in the ohm range, that’s why it read what it did and kept changing. If you hit the range button until you got the microfarad symbol, it would have read correctly.
Oh. Good thing I know what I am doing. Ha ha
Everyone has to start from the beginning. Unless you are born with the knowledge LOL .
4:13 low voltage controls for house hvac is 24v AC not DC.
In regards to your capacitor it looks like you have a dual cap. 45 for your common to herm and 5 from your common to fan then tolerance on both +- 6% or whatever. Cap does both fan and compressor.
Diode!!!
Professor Kenney, Good Job! Where's Billy Hill? Invariably there is a wall outlet that is installed upside down. I have a foot long pigtail that I plug my outlet tester into so I can see the results. Newer outlet testers also have a ground fault tester on them. I think I saw a white button on yours, so maybe yours does test them but you didn't have time to tell us about it? Anyway, good job.
@@jerrywiese9722 I put one of those “short” extension cords on mine too. Makes it easier to get into tight locations.
You make me feel stupid. Why don't I have a 12 inch pigtail, or extension cord made up so I can see the read out on this meter.....That is genius. Thank you.
I tried to cut and paste more information, but YT won’t let me do that??
Update I hope? Orange box store sells a nine to ten inch long extension cord for four dollars.
$4 @ HD
@@hillbillyrv Ouch! My Gigantic Ego just exploded my head!
HVAC 24v AC. No bridge rectifier to change AC to DC. Just transformer to step down voltage from 120 to 24 AC
Bridge rectifier = diodes
Yes and the doorbell is the same way - just 24VAC. Kenny, a transformer all by itself just alters the voltage and doesn't change it to DC. Cheers!
I am a genius. Ha ha
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👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️👍 Nice work
Fire alarm DC
Thank you