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.

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You can use a multimeter with capacitance-measurement capability to measure the length of wire or cable to an open circuit. The capacitance of a pair of wires (or a wire to a shield) is directly ...

[Agatha] sent us this stunning multimeter she built as a gift for her mom. Dubbed the Mohmmeter — a playful nod to its ohmmeter function and her mom — this project combines technical ingenuity with ...

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Digital and analog multimeters are the latest additions to Waytek's expanding line of electrical wiring supplies. These new multimeters are electronic Digital and analog multimeters are the latest ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Anyone who works on their car should have a multimeter, but they come in handy around the house too. Whether you ...