When you need a multimeter for testing electrical equipment around the home, it's vital to know what all those symbols around the dial mean.

David Grant of ACT Meters provides a basic understanding of digital multimeters and how to use them to test alarm systems. He pays particular attention to safety The purpose of a multimeter is to ...

Measuring the electrical resistance (ohms) of motors, compressors, and other electrical devices in HVAC systems may seem straightforward. But when the measurements of zero (0) or “OL” (overload) come ...

This multimeter add-on is called the Half Ohm. It allows you to measure small resistance values, and can be used to track down shorts on a PCB. The board acts as a pass-through for both probes. When ...