I use a multitester I have to test AC voltage, DC voltage, ohms, and wondered if I can use it to test the continuous flow of current through a circuit or through the same strand of wire on a power cord, to make sure there is no break in the wire somewhere. Thanks for helping.
2007-02-07 16:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by Zujiya 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Not while the circuit is hot, but you MAY have a continuity setting on the meter that buzzes when the probes are touched together.
If not, set it to OHMS and look for near 0 resistance to check continuity. (Try it yourself first by touching probes together.)
Hope that helps... feel free to ask more.
2007-02-07 16:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by hp-answers.yahoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set to Ohms and check for 0 or near 0 resistance! ... Oh, also make sure that circuit isn't energised!!!!
2007-02-08 01:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time; use the Ohms scale. The circuit must be de-energised when doing this, lest you turn your meter into a cinder.
2007-02-08 00:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋