The AC71 is a clamp-style digital multimeter (DMM). The DMM's AutoTectâ„¢ feature automatically senses what type of measurement is being made when test leads are placed across a measurement point.

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How do you know if a resistor is correctly restricting the flow of electricity? Using a multimeter is an obvious answer. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. This article will explain what ...

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Modern digital multimeters (DMMs) are user-friendly, accurate, and safe — when used correctly! Reading voltage is simple, but measurements must be properly interpreted. With a clamp-on DMM, accurate ...

The iPhone is set to take over your entire toolbox, and the latest hardware to help its march to total workshop domination is the iDVM, a digital multimeter which uses an iOS devices for its display.

For around $25, the Neoteck TS20D is a fully-featured, well-made, and decently accurate tool that will handle most multimeter-related tasks. It's small enough to drop into a pocket or toolbox, durable ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...

Digital multimeters are precise and accurate instruments, with some models being very expensive. No matter the cost, one problem pervades every one of these devices: They do a poor job of conveying ...

Bring your electronics to Floor 3 of Sears think[box]. Once here, tell a member of our think[box] staff what you need for your project and we will help you set up the function waveform generator. A ...