A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

If you’d like to fix or even diagnose anything involving electricity – whether it’s the energy that surges through a car, snowmobile, boat or even a wall socket or a random AAA remote control battery ...

Part of Design and Technology Electronic and microelectronic control systems Using Ohm’s Law (V=ꞮR), you can calculate the expected values for voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit. Ohm's law.

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

A technician going at an appliance with a multimeter can seem like techno-wizardry, even if they're doing something as boring ...

The first time I used a multimeter was in my younger years. I was really into remote-controlled cars—but you couldn't just buy one and start driving. You had to buy a kit and a controller separately ...

I'm having problem with a starter motor on a riding mower, and need to check if the motor is getting juice and not working or if something else isn't working and no juice is getting to the starter.