Warning: Working with electricity and electrical components can be potentially dangerous. Extreme safety precautions must be followed when taking electrical measurements. Before using a digital multimeter, be sure to read and fully understand the instructions and warnings outlined in the owner s manual.
Before diving headlong into how to use your new multimeter, give Fluke s introductory articles into multimeters a read as well. They ll give you a solid rundown about what multimeter is as well as everything it can do, and keep reading to get some tips from our of our favorite electricians.
Testing Batteries
A fresh battery will produce slightly more than its rated voltage (for this battery, 1.5 volts). Note that this meter has two separate settings: one for volts, alternating current and another for volts direct current