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 Před 2 lety +252

    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  Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +16

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

    • @TheStrangeSide
      @TheStrangeSide Před 2 lety +16

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

    • @josephhaynes76
      @josephhaynes76 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +7

      Dont feel bad im 43 and still dont get much lol

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb Před 3 lety +66

    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  Před 3 lety +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 Před rokem

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

  • @jackmueller3053
    @jackmueller3053 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 5 měsíci

      What about watts?

  • @edsimpson4343
    @edsimpson4343 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @bloodyeyeful
    @bloodyeyeful Před 4 dny

    Thank you. I went through 4 other videos and NONE of them showed me how to use the dial. Good on you. Blessings.

  • @waltzb7548
    @waltzb7548 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @equisader
    @equisader Před 2 lety +35

    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!

  • @joseutooten3775
    @joseutooten3775 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Před rokem

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

  • @gypsygirl731
    @gypsygirl731 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @fabianruiz7972
    @fabianruiz7972 Před 4 lety +32

    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 Před rokem

      20 min per day and you'll be a genius

  • @palopallas9237
    @palopallas9237 Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @earlstafari
    @earlstafari Před 2 lety

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

  • @eightkindsofblue
    @eightkindsofblue Před 4 lety +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  Před 4 lety

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

  • @pastorcarl5703
    @pastorcarl5703 Před 11 měsíci +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!

  • @kenjones7612
    @kenjones7612 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      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.

  • @phillipwaters7041
    @phillipwaters7041 Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +1

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

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  • @iamdhilly
    @iamdhilly Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @MAGSHowToVideos
    @MAGSHowToVideos  Před 6 lety +10

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

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      @genesmith211 Před 6 lety

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      @gregtapia3932 Před 5 lety

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  • @drecojohnson6427
    @drecojohnson6427 Před rokem

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

  • @reginaldharrison8650
    @reginaldharrison8650 Před 4 lety +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  Před 4 lety

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

  • @michaelfulmer2283
    @michaelfulmer2283 Před 5 měsíci +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!

  • @fisheveryday1024
    @fisheveryday1024 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @alexanderbunkley1765
    @alexanderbunkley1765 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video man tons of work out into this!!

  • @SpeedyG4075
    @SpeedyG4075 Před 5 lety +34

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

  • @WHYJ35
    @WHYJ35 Před 2 lety

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

  • @bruceward8175
    @bruceward8175 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @LostinFrance626
    @LostinFrance626 Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @lalmalkiya7079
    @lalmalkiya7079 Před 3 lety +12

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

  • @neeta378
    @neeta378 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @nevilleshende6516
    @nevilleshende6516 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @kennethlukes1897
    @kennethlukes1897 Před rokem

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

  • @oluwaseunoliyide4520
    @oluwaseunoliyide4520 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a lot... Simple and straightforward

  • @spoonfedtruth7666
    @spoonfedtruth7666 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video!!

  • @vickyhernadez2527
    @vickyhernadez2527 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @MAGSHowToVideos
      @MAGSHowToVideos  Před 6 lety

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

  • @junruner
    @junruner Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome! Thanks the tutorial! Stay blessed!

  • @buhlir
    @buhlir Před rokem

    very helpful thank you!

  • @pointnozzleaway
    @pointnozzleaway Před 2 lety

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

  • @michaelmallon8013
    @michaelmallon8013 Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @MrVrezh1212
      @MrVrezh1212 Před 4 lety

      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?

  • @se7enscales650
    @se7enscales650 Před 3 lety +3

    I'M SCREAMING THANK YOU!!

  • @The49ers23
    @The49ers23 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @stuff4salefromkraigzlist281

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

  • @BearStar1
    @BearStar1 Před 4 lety +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 !!!

  • @simondymond8479
    @simondymond8479 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. This is so helpful.

  • @akramhabib753
    @akramhabib753 Před 2 lety

    The exact video i needed!

  • @IIghostu
    @IIghostu Před 3 lety

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

  • @colind5537
    @colind5537 Před 2 lety +2

    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

  • @jorgesanjines2302
    @jorgesanjines2302 Před rokem

    Tanks for an simple teaching! Zblessings

  • @user-ey3qn6ju5w
    @user-ey3qn6ju5w Před rokem

    Awesome video. Thanks.

  • @unclejg1975
    @unclejg1975 Před 5 lety +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!

  • @BTeklu
    @BTeklu Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful-Thanks

  • @The.underdog655
    @The.underdog655 Před 6 lety +2

    Great video, really helpful thanks.

  • @carani5
    @carani5 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much. Crystal clear explanation.

    • @Gempk5
      @Gempk5 Před 4 lety

      Its good vid but dark

  • @nicholeb.5447
    @nicholeb.5447 Před rokem

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

  • @ETyreStore
    @ETyreStore Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @indigochild161
    @indigochild161 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @jesusrosary9067
      @jesusrosary9067 Před 2 lety

      @Lock Down no

    • @jesusrosary9067
      @jesusrosary9067 Před 2 lety

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

  • @bajrangagarwal2161
    @bajrangagarwal2161 Před 2 lety

    thanks, very informative

  • @blancosuperfuegodiego544

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

  • @markporterporter3259
    @markporterporter3259 Před 2 lety

    That was great, thankyou

  • @markseifried3959
    @markseifried3959 Před 5 lety +66

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

    • @Juliuscaesar69th
      @Juliuscaesar69th Před 4 lety +2

      Honestly.. im over here trying to understand this myself

    • @1LORENZOUTUBE
      @1LORENZOUTUBE Před 4 lety +4

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

    • @benwilliams1441
      @benwilliams1441 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks great explanation

    • @TheDyrehauge
      @TheDyrehauge Před 3 lety +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

  • @heybelsky
    @heybelsky Před 4 lety +1

    Ty! Useful & helpful

  • @RonRivet
    @RonRivet Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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.

  • @boblevey
    @boblevey Před 11 měsíci

    Very good!
    Blessings

  • @abdulkadirnoorahmed6394

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

  • @toesdowntoesdown
    @toesdowntoesdown Před rokem

    Helped loads 👍

  • @nickgalante621
    @nickgalante621 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks that was very helpful. God bless you too.

  • @Sparkedbynatty
    @Sparkedbynatty Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @evanrambikur1708
    @evanrambikur1708 Před 3 lety

    Love it! God bless you too!

  • @Nunya590
    @Nunya590 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this. Very informative

  • @dr.paullpettitphd.1855
    @dr.paullpettitphd.1855 Před 5 lety +7

    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!!!

  • @nancywalsh4436
    @nancywalsh4436 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @rugfixr
    @rugfixr Před 2 lety +5

    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  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @islabonita4193
    @islabonita4193 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @Imtheboss333
    @Imtheboss333 Před rokem

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

  • @erdogan330
    @erdogan330 Před 2 lety

    thank you great video.

  • @ericanderson0131
    @ericanderson0131 Před 4 lety

    Thanks. Great beginning for me.

  • @gilbertoesquivel9668
    @gilbertoesquivel9668 Před 3 lety

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

  • @Jacques80120
    @Jacques80120 Před 5 lety +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  Před 5 lety +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 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @sethflight
    @sethflight Před rokem +2

    nice video, just got my first tester!!

  • @brucedodd33
    @brucedodd33 Před rokem

    Very informative, and well done. Thank you.

  • @rollthers3157
    @rollthers3157 Před rokem

    Very informative.

  • @JustinLT212
    @JustinLT212 Před 29 dny

    Thanks bud your great

  • @DK00018
    @DK00018 Před rokem

    Thumbs 👍 for the video and submission to say thanks. I appreciate the help!

  • @chimstar1
    @chimstar1 Před 2 lety

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

  • @JohnWellings-mz2ue
    @JohnWellings-mz2ue Před 8 měsíci

    Good helpfully video

  • @solaimanahmed3097
    @solaimanahmed3097 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for uploading

  • @trentonnoble2740
    @trentonnoble2740 Před rokem

    This is a very useful video.

  • @michaelmarquez1188
    @michaelmarquez1188 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! for this video !😊

  • @abuami6514
    @abuami6514 Před rokem

    Well done analysis

  • @paulinedavis8734
    @paulinedavis8734 Před rokem

    Good job!!

  • @adambyrd3324
    @adambyrd3324 Před 4 lety

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

  • @ramanathan790
    @ramanathan790 Před 4 lety

    Nice useful good job

  • @anubala7092
    @anubala7092 Před 5 měsíci

    Great teaching sir

  • @kassemkazim1762
    @kassemkazim1762 Před 5 lety +1

    Super good job

  • @TjEdwardz
    @TjEdwardz Před 4 lety

    Thanks for my electrical lesson!

  • @ironface76f
    @ironface76f Před rokem

    Best video ever

  • @darrylm3627
    @darrylm3627 Před 3 lety

    Great Tips, Good Stuff 👍 Thanks!

  • @emmanuelarhinful9250
    @emmanuelarhinful9250 Před 3 lety

    Thanks alot am learning the use of multimeter

  • @jonathanb.9150
    @jonathanb.9150 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed the video. Thank you

  • @rockymuia5771
    @rockymuia5771 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you for the video it is very helpful great demonstration