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    This is an overview of all the features on a multimeter, and everything you need to know to get started with a multimeter.

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    1. One of the best videos on YT. Very helpful and informative; makes me want more detail from you on the uses and features! You get right to the point so no wasted time. Just really helpful all around. Thank you!

    2. You completely blew my mind. I been trying to teach my self how to use a multimeter for years and I saw this video and I was asking my self what could I possibly learn in 12 minutes. You basically thought me everything I been trying to figure out thank you very much for this very fun and informative video.

    3. I've watched a few of these type videos about multimeter usage. After 36 years as an instrument technician, I can say what is missing is a basic test before using a multimeter. The meter leads must be tested before use. Plug in the leads and short the leads to test continuity on the OHMS setting. Zero resistance verifies the leads are good.
      Secondly, when testing for voltage use a three point test. First, test a voltage source that is live to verify the meter functions. Now test your target source to verify there is or isn't voltage, then retest the live source.
      Failure to perform these two simple tests could result in electrocution, or at least getting zapped.
      A good video!

    4. I don’t know how long it’s been since I watched a video with such high quality like this one, clear, detailed and straight to the point. Great job, James. Thanks a lot.

    5. You did a good job explaining the details. One thing I’m interested in is on bluetooth enabled multimeters, could you make a separate video on this?

    6. I’m very disappointed by how much got through, maybe the cyclone doesn’t match the vacuum flow rate but you have 2 ! And I just bought that same (first) cyclone. Great video, you may just become known as “Mr Caulk”

    7. 2:10 that is indeed excellent tip. I had that once happening closing circuit via chest.. If it was not a colleague's quick reaction I am not sure how that would end, but your muscles are blocked by electricity and you can't let go.. I had burned holes in the skin on my fingers that took months to heal. Please remember : safety first always.

    8. Agreed great video. But when I use a digital meter sometimes, the numbers are ranging all over never stabilizing in a spot. Then I’ve resorted to pulling out a 60 year old analog meter to see where I’m at. Just beyond me. Luckily I don’t work in the electrical field.

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