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Who put a DIODE in my 2 KΩ?
Here’s an usual sight. This meter shows a DIODE beside the 2K ohm resistance range. However, there is no “select” to switch between the...
Paul Taylor
Feb 102 min read
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How a 25,000-Count Auto-Ranging Multimeter Measures Resistance
Did you know your digital multimeter "shifts gears" like a car? An automobile internal combustion should operate within a certain RPM...
Paul Taylor
Jan 302 min read
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Review: FNIRSI HRM-10 Battery Tester (my first FNIRSI)
I purchased a HRM-10 battery tester directly from the FNIRSI factory store. Based on information I already saw online, I anticipated the...
Paul Taylor
Oct 18, 202412 min read
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Why some battery test reviews can’t be trusted
Looking for accurate information on "which store-bought batteries are best?" You'll need to consider the source and their test methods. ...
Paul Taylor
Oct 8, 20248 min read
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ZOYI ZT-MD1 Bonus Review
My Review I purchased this LCR meter for my personal use, and partnered up with Darren to give you a more in-depth perspective of the...
Paul Taylor
Sep 8, 202411 min read
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Another 2AAA Lithium Ion Upgrade (UNI-T UT116C)
After showing how the ANENG 613 can be opened to install a lithium ion cell, I thought I would take a minute to show you that every unit...
Paul Taylor
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Slip-On Soft Cover Hack for ET11S ET12S ET13S
Want to protect your not-so-cheap thermal camera multimeter? Here's my Tooltop 13S with grippy armor! Like me, you might have an old DMM...
Paul Taylor
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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Testing current on a meter that doesn't do current!
Not too hard to do. You'll need two main items. (1) A set of extra test leads. They don't have to be anything special, just not...
Paul Taylor
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Tooltop ET13S IR Camera/Multimeter Bonus Material
I purchased a ET13S Thermal Imaging Camera & Multimeter combo with my own cash, $140 US, including macro lens, after June A.E. sales...
Paul Taylor
Jun 7, 20248 min read
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How do you test a supercapacitor? Here's one method.
Recently I tore down a discarded barcode scanner, and found a Maxwell PC10 supercapacitor inside. I wanted to check if it a good part. ...
Paul Taylor
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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When your DC Voltmeter doesn't show Zero Volts.
There is an important tip I wanted to share. Please read down through to the problem until end to see the solution. Recently I built a...
Paul Taylor
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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Is this a 0.2A Fuse, or a 2W Incandescent Bulb?
A heads up to you multimeter owners who are looking to protect your meter properly. Look out for incorrect fuse ratings. Just today I...
Paul Taylor
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Why would I want a Bar or Line Graph on my Multimeter Display?
A digital multimeter is considered a more modern that is considered easier to distinguish than an analog meter. So why do some...
Paul Taylor
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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SMD Tweezers Battery Measurements & Quick Compare
On this KeepOnTesting channel, two SMD Tweezer DMM's were reviewed. I happen to have purchased same or identical models of these, and...
Paul Taylor
Mar 16, 20246 min read
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NCV, EMF, and Live - What to know to Keep On Testing
Many of our meters come with a "NCV" mode and sometimes a separate "Live" or "EMF" mode. This goal here is to present a description of...
Paul Taylor
Feb 19, 20246 min read
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Calibrate your Cheap-O multimeter? Digital and Analog methods
For professional users, it’s vital to have calibration of measurement equipment regularly, to ensure each piece of equipment is...
Paul Taylor
Jan 28, 202412 min read
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What's better, Manual Ranging, Auto Ranging, or Smart?
Meters these days have come a long way. Originally they were analog, and you had to set just about everything yourself. You would need...
Paul Taylor
Jan 10, 20246 min read
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SO, I HAVE MY VERY FIRST MULTI-METER, JUST WHAT - CAN - IT DO-??
-- a basic primer for anyone new to the area of electrical testing and digital multi-meters. AC VOLTAGE: Alternating Current. This...
yambo2
Jan 25, 202113 min read
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