Let’s face it: Diagnosing electric problems is a pain, to say the least. You can get far with a test light and your trusty digital multimeter, but you still might end up just throwing parts at the ...

Not knowing how to troubleshoot electrical issues is a death sentence for any DIYer’s bank account. Your only other option is a wild goose chase by throwing money at your car until the problem’s fixed ...

Probing to test voltage in electrical connectors on farm equipment can be a challenge. Here are some tricks: A straightened paper clip fits the sockets on many electrical connectors. It’s easier to ...

One of the most basic tools for tinkering with electronics is a multimeter. Today, even a cheap meter has capabilities that would have been either very expensive or unobtainable back in the 1970s.

Today’s electronic circuit-board technology is posing a big challenge to in-circuit test techniques because of the disappearance of access. As a result, a shift from bed-of-nail to flying-probe ...

Home improvement addicts really get excited about their power tools. And in the shadow of drills and sanders, the multimeter doesn't get much love. Too bad, because multimeters are just as useful and ...

A steady stream of advances has elevated test and measurement instruments to the point where they can reveal minute details of signals with lightning-quick rise and fall times. So, then, what about ...

Always use test equipment appropriate for the specific measurement task and environment to ensure safety and accuracy. Regularly inspect test leads, equipment, and connections for damage before use to ...

MEASURING live voltages and current in today's high-energy environments can result in a severe hazard to equipment and users if proper precautions are not applied. Given the risk of transients, surges ...