How To Use a Multimeter (For Beginners)

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  • MAGS How To Videos - How To Use a Multimeter (For Beginners)
    In this video I will help teach you how use a multimeter to test volts (AC & DC), amps and ohms. I will also show you how to test for both resistance and continuity.
    How to test Volts - 0:32
    - AC Test - 1:34
    - DC Test - 2:30
    How to test Amps - 3:20
    How to test Ohms - 5:04
    - Continuity - 5:48
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    - Fifth Harmony - Write On Me (Instrumental)
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  • @stevetackett581
    @stevetackett581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    I’m 48 so I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I always have to seek guidance in electrical matters. This is hands-down the best instructional video for what for me is a difficult subject. Thank you!

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I’m glad I was able to help. I try my hardest to simplify each of my videos so that everyone can understand them. Even if they don’t know anything on the topic. Thanks for watching.

    • @smithwesson3771
      @smithwesson3771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Don’t feel bad bro I’m right there with you lol

    • @TheStrangeSide
      @TheStrangeSide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      All good man, same here and I've been in maintenance for 20 years

    • @josephhaynes76
      @josephhaynes76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dont Feel bad im 55 with à bs in electronics engineering and never been given à job in thé field and i still dont know nothin. Lol

    • @lessummers5738
      @lessummers5738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dont feel bad im 43 and still dont get much lol

  • @jackmueller3053
    @jackmueller3053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Dude, you're the first person to ever successfully explain to me the difference between amps and volts. I've asked so many people, and it's never sunk in. Thank you

    • @equisader
      @equisader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! Electricity was really mindbending for me. When he said about volts and if a 12 volt battery is reading under it may need charging i think i understood it. I remember my physics teacher saying it's potential energy. POTENTIAL ENERGY! Yup you can keep saying the same words but it doesn't help me!
      With this explanation i thought of voltage as a glass of water. If only half full i potentially have half a drink. So a 12v battery reading 6 volts has only half the POTENTIAL energy it would if it was fully charged. I think i understand it better after this video. I'm now going around the house testing batteries 😁🤣

    • @IndianaJoe0321
      @IndianaJoe0321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about watts?

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The best teachers always seem to be those who enjoy giving information to others, rather than showing how much they know and you don’t. This video was short, simple and full of enthusiasm. Before this video I watched one that was long, boring and left me more confused. Thank you, I now know what I’m capable of.

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for you kid words. I designed this channel to help others and I’m always glad to hear when my videos (that I make on my free time) have help someone.

    • @ouiroc
      @ouiroc ปีที่แล้ว

      Got to be a professor somewhere look for the class that is asleep

  • @yingle6027
    @yingle6027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel like Alfred Einstein after watching this video

  • @equisader
    @equisader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Electricity was a mystery to me at school. I'm 47 and interested in solar so i've decided to start teaching myself right from the basics.
    Thanks for this video. It's really useful!

  • @kenjones7612
    @kenjones7612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have no idea how much I needed this. After the electricians stopped by and put meter on motor wires, and said yep your pool pump is dead. Thats $115 with your senior discount. Thanks, I can now read my own meter that I have owned for years.

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so happy to hear that. It really means a lot to me when someone tells me that one of my videos was able help them out. Even if I was only able to help one person out the countless hours of putting together these videos would still be worth it to me. Thanks for watching.

  • @edsimpson4343
    @edsimpson4343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best of all instructive vids I've used, in wide variety of subjects. (That would be hundreds)

  • @daniastry8088
    @daniastry8088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much that helped so much I couldn't understand the symbols and you did THANK YOU!

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the comment. I always love hearing that my videos helped.

  • @pastorcarl5703
    @pastorcarl5703 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you son for this detailed informative video. I've pulled engines out of cars yet when it comes to "tech", I'm illiterate. Never to old to learn. May the Lord bless you and keep you and your family!

  • @waltzb7548
    @waltzb7548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for a great video! Very to the point and simple. I find that if I haven't had any electrical projects in a while it's good to do a quick refresher and this video is perfect for that. All the best!

  • @fabianruiz7972
    @fabianruiz7972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is exactly the video that I needed. Very well presented and broke down to laymen's terms making it easy to understand. You have to walk before you can run. Thank you.

    • @Rossdink
      @Rossdink ปีที่แล้ว

      20 min per day and you'll be a genius

  • @fisheveryday1024
    @fisheveryday1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best technical video I've ever seen , it had no fat.

  • @joseutooten3775
    @joseutooten3775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    short and simple explanation on HOW TO USE THE MULTI METER. thank you

  • @lalmalkiya7079
    @lalmalkiya7079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man!! The best tutorial ever, now I can use my new multimeter easily thanks bro!!

    • @TexasCruisin
      @TexasCruisin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CAP

    • @MM203_
      @MM203_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TexasCruisin 😂😂

  • @MAGSHowToVideos
    @MAGSHowToVideos  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If you have ideas for other How To Videos, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!

    • @genesmith211
      @genesmith211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MAGS How To Videos Please do a video on how to test an RV circuit and relay, located under the hood. Thank you!
      Circuit:
      W58-XB1C4A-30 AMP
      Relays:
      332-014-151
      332-204-150

    • @gregtapia3932
      @gregtapia3932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MAGS How To Videos aas

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely the best simplelist instructional video on how to use a multimeter. Thanks.

  • @sethflight
    @sethflight ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video, just got my first tester!!

  • @eightkindsofblue
    @eightkindsofblue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been searching for a good multimeter video for DAYS and until I found yours, I didn’t have any comprehensive explanation. THANK YOU!!!!!

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Megan McKee I’m always happy to hear that one of my videos was able in to help someone out. Thanks for watching!

  • @SpeedyG4075
    @SpeedyG4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Way To Go Dude!! Very informative and basically simple to grasp for the average layman.

    • @terryjohnson7005
      @terryjohnson7005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i just told you , fool was wrong from stage one

  • @stuff4salefromkraigzlist281
    @stuff4salefromkraigzlist281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good job young man. 👍 you teached an old dog a few new tricks 👴 keep up the good work

  • @rugfixr
    @rugfixr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I showed this to my 16 year old nephew who was confused in class about volts, watts and ohms. He is no longer confused, and easily understood your lessons. He's testing everything! haha

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I so happy to hear I was able to help. Hopefully he does well in his class.

  • @earlstafari
    @earlstafari 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent straight forward video on how to use a multimeter in plain english. Much appreciated.

  • @iamdhilly
    @iamdhilly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for educating me, please continue to make these helpful videos. God bless you brother!

  • @reginaldharrison8650
    @reginaldharrison8650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the best video I have found on mulimeters. All thr question were answered and explained well done. Even I understand

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad I was able to help you learn how to use a multimeter. And thank you for watching!

  • @palopallas9237
    @palopallas9237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job. Appreciate your detailed, no frills, yet pleasantly spoken instructions. "Subscribed" as soon as your labeling of Volts, & humorous diagram, giving "example explanation" appeared, as you spoke: was evident to me, just as stated: "For Beginners", ...& any instruction you give, is sure to be of value, & easily understood.
    ((So many "How to Video" instructors, come to camera with apparent "assumptions", of knowledge by their viewers, or possibly: assume a "target audience" & certain, steps & terms: "givens")0, Thank you, for your Beginner post.

  • @gypsygirl731
    @gypsygirl731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great.i just got this meter free shopping at freight tools. Now I know it’s handy. So are you.👏🏻👌

  • @RonRivet
    @RonRivet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much for posting this! I'm 59 and just learning how to use a multimeter. God bless you and yours. Merry Christmas 😊

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching. It’s always nice to hear that all my hard work putting these training videos together help someone out. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • @phillipwaters7041
    @phillipwaters7041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome man, I have had this tool in my garage for a few years and never knew the basics. A few minutes with you and I can use the tool. Thanks man

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem that’s what I am here for. Thanks for watching!

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      @vladtyb9487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @drecojohnson6427
    @drecojohnson6427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video. I've been doing industrial so alot of the technical residential stuff I forget at times. Appreciate your work

  • @alexanderbunkley1765
    @alexanderbunkley1765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video man tons of work out into this!!

  • @oluwaseunoliyide4520
    @oluwaseunoliyide4520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot... Simple and straightforward

  • @bruceward8175
    @bruceward8175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks!!! I had a general idea how to use it but this video helped me fix my own residential a/c

  • @indigochild161
    @indigochild161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You said GOD bless, I said, I'm subscribing to support my fellow believer. Thanks for the knowledge brother.

    • @jesusrosary9067
      @jesusrosary9067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lock Down no

    • @jesusrosary9067
      @jesusrosary9067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lock Down you don't understand, yet you foolish think that everything came from nothing,

  • @The49ers23
    @The49ers23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re a good teacher very easy to understand thank you

  • @michaelfulmer2283
    @michaelfulmer2283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am just starting to learn about electricity and how it works. This video helped me learn how to test batteries and electrical outlets with the multimeter I just bought. Thank you for the info!

  • @michaelmallon8013
    @michaelmallon8013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks much!!!!! Now I can fix my dryer! God bless!

    • @MrVrezh1212
      @MrVrezh1212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Mallon what kind of question is that? How is someone supposed to answer that question if you didn’t say what’s wrong with your dryer? Make? Model?

  • @markseifried3959
    @markseifried3959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Super Job!! This should be a required lesson for all High School graduates....

    • @Juliuscaesar69th
      @Juliuscaesar69th 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly.. im over here trying to understand this myself

    • @1LORENZOUTUBE
      @1LORENZOUTUBE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Along with changing a car tire and how to mail a letter!

    • @benwilliams1441
      @benwilliams1441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks great explanation

    • @TheDyrehauge
      @TheDyrehauge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except they dont want us to be independent, the only thing we have is the people who take us in, and the people we try to learn of, doesnt mean that person is peoples parentes cus i see many parrents not giving a fuck about their child, which they easily could learn how to be badass, fuck this school shit, home educate! You know whats best for ur children, take responsibility or they Will abandon you in your shit, gear up for this new shit world, its way ahead of ud

  • @neeta378
    @neeta378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its a great help to understand this multimeter . Thanks a lot mate

  • @vickyhernadez2527
    @vickyhernadez2527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MAGS thank u sooooo much. God blessed you 👍👍👍👍

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria H you’re welcome... and thanks for watching!

  • @se7enscales650
    @se7enscales650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'M SCREAMING THANK YOU!!

  • @nevilleshende6516
    @nevilleshende6516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very well done, Thank You for doing this and posting. 2 Thumbs up!

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad I was able to help you out. Thanks for the 2 thumbs up and for watching!

  • @colind5537
    @colind5537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beneficial video. You kept it simple so it was easy to understand especially explanation of what the symbols means and where this applies. Thankyou very much for taking the time to produce this great video

  • @unclejg1975
    @unclejg1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    great video! thank you! Little piece of production advice: you might want to move your key light, it's reflecting in your glasses and blowing out the exposure. Keep up the great work!

  • @kennethlukes1897
    @kennethlukes1897 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool kid. It is great to see a young guy like this enthusiastic about things like this. Also, not a bad teacher.

  • @junruner
    @junruner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! Thanks the tutorial! Stay blessed!

  • @BTeklu
    @BTeklu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful-Thanks

  • @NAZAXP
    @NAZAXP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video, I got my first day of work next week in a Lighting Studio and asked me if I know how to use the Multimeter and I just said YES to everything and I had no clue. XD

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well good luck with your first day at work... feel free to reference my video anytime you need a refresher. Thanks for watching!

  • @The.underdog655
    @The.underdog655 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, really helpful thanks.

  • @IIghostu
    @IIghostu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you easy, simple and with safety in mind awesome video. Informative and to the point.

  • @carani5
    @carani5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much. Crystal clear explanation.

    • @Gempk5
      @Gempk5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its good vid but dark

  • @pointnozzleaway
    @pointnozzleaway 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my first multimeter, Very good info here !!! Thanks

  • @BearStar1
    @BearStar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a State Licensed Journeyman Electrician with over 52 years in the Trade as a Residential & Commercial Electrical Tech and I have never worn gloves when using My Multimeters for any kind of test !!!

  • @abdulkadirnoorahmed6394
    @abdulkadirnoorahmed6394 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative and to the point. Thank you, bro. From Somalia, East Africa. Helps me a lot.

  • @jorgesanjines2302
    @jorgesanjines2302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tanks for an simple teaching! Zblessings

  • @simondymond8479
    @simondymond8479 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. This is so helpful.

  • @WHYJ35
    @WHYJ35 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man. I just started my first day of college for electrical skills. Super helpful!

  • @nickgalante621
    @nickgalante621 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks that was very helpful. God bless you too.

  • @akramhabib753
    @akramhabib753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The exact video i needed!

  • @Nunya590
    @Nunya590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. Very informative

  • @omarlambrechtomar5196
    @omarlambrechtomar5196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best teacher ever but if i may say an old dude from back in the day ,said ..always place it on sound furst and see if your multimeter is working and then proceed....

  • @nicholeb.5447
    @nicholeb.5447 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you for your videos! You are an angel.

  • @LostinFrance626
    @LostinFrance626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm starting an electrical class on a couple of days for school and I don't know anything, literally anything about multimeters and this helps to get me started

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well I’m glad I was able to help you out some... good luck on your class and thanks for watching

  • @blancosuperfuegodiego544
    @blancosuperfuegodiego544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great video! right to the point and simple.

  • @marshalrando6767
    @marshalrando6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to watch this 3 times before I got it. Don't be deterred people. This becomes super easy when you get it.

  • @Stringsnsounds69
    @Stringsnsounds69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for helping me to stop shocking myself as much! Also great information on how to use meters!

  • @buhlir
    @buhlir ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful thank you!

  • @Taliaher3
    @Taliaher3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. In school becoming an electrician and this video is great, simple, informative, and easy to understand.

  • @kassemkazim1762
    @kassemkazim1762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super good job

  • @ericanderson0131
    @ericanderson0131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Great beginning for me.

  • @islabonita4193
    @islabonita4193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video, thanks bro. God bless you too😊🤗

  • @chimstar1
    @chimstar1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou for getting to the point helped a great deal!!

  • @spoonfedtruth7666
    @spoonfedtruth7666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!!

  • @solaimanahmed3097
    @solaimanahmed3097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for uploading

  • @brucedodd33
    @brucedodd33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, and well done. Thank you.

  • @rockymuia5771
    @rockymuia5771 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for the video it is very helpful great demonstration

  • @jesseramirez9281
    @jesseramirez9281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U da man, I'm skooled

  • @bajrangagarwal2161
    @bajrangagarwal2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks, very informative

  • @TjEdwardz
    @TjEdwardz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for my electrical lesson!

  • @roguerebel2023
    @roguerebel2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just what I needed, Thank you!

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick Heumann glad I could help! Thanks for picking my video.

  • @brucemcmdaniel72
    @brucemcmdaniel72 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much you help me to learn more.

  • @heybelsky
    @heybelsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty! Useful & helpful

  • @anubala7092
    @anubala7092 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great teaching sir

  • @JustinLT212
    @JustinLT212 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks bud your great

  • @gilbertoesquivel9668
    @gilbertoesquivel9668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much...you saved me some cash!

  • @billydixon7380
    @billydixon7380 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are awesome! I enjoyed this from start to finish
    Thank you

  • @Jacques80120
    @Jacques80120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've watched a few videos on the difference between volts, amps, ohms and watts. Only this video actually explained that you need a volt to carry an amp through 1 ohm of resistance and everything makes much more sense now. Great video. Subscribed

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jacques Krause that’s why I made this video. I noticed a lot of videos out there don’t teach you about what you are measuring and to know what you should be testing for. I know I didn’t touch base on watts, that’s because that’s a whole other ball game, which I still need to learn more about. I am glad you enjoyed the video... thanks for watching

    • @Febiza919
      @Febiza919 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! The cartoon he used was so helpful too! I’ll probably always remember it with the cartoon now

  • @dr.paullpettitphd.1855
    @dr.paullpettitphd.1855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you sir for a very informative and simple way of teaching, it is rare that you find a knowledgeable and gifted person who can teach on all levels. God bless and keep up the good work!!!

  • @nashking7978
    @nashking7978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much you helped me alot

  • @user-ey3qn6ju5w
    @user-ey3qn6ju5w ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thanks.

  • @emmanuelarhinful9250
    @emmanuelarhinful9250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot am learning the use of multimeter

  • @steventhepig3173
    @steventhepig3173 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you , just thank you , nobody does videos about where to set up leads before measurement

  • @evanrambikur1708
    @evanrambikur1708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! God bless you too!

  • @adambyrd3324
    @adambyrd3324 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is right on point every good this will help others. Glad I'd stopped by God bless

  • @johnhollan6372
    @johnhollan6372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    very helpful

  • @erdogan330
    @erdogan330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you great video.

  • @elvizprezilly651
    @elvizprezilly651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best tutorial thank you

  • @nancywalsh4436
    @nancywalsh4436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @jonathanb.9150
    @jonathanb.9150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video. Thank you

  • @markporterporter3259
    @markporterporter3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great, thankyou

  • @mjsoup29
    @mjsoup29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lots of good information - not that i can follow all of it but you seem to know what you are talking about - good job and thanks!