what is a multimeter

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Multimeters can be used to test many things, and when used to test your car they can save you alot of money.

A multimeter is used to measure electrical properties such as AC or DC voltage, current, and resistance.

A multimeter is a combination of a voltmeter, an ammeter, and an ohmmeter.

All auto (car) electricians use multimeters to help them work on a cars electrics. It tells them when things are and are not working, taking out the guess work - They are not difficult to use.

REPEAT - Multimeters are not difficult to use and will save you money !!

There are 2 types of multi meter, an analogue version with a swinging needle and a digital type with an LCD display.

Digital multimeters are now more common because they can do more things, are more robust and also relatively cheap to buy.

Examples of how a multi meter can save you money ;

- testing your alternator (see our 'How To' articles above)

- testing your car battery

- testing for voltages in circuits

- There are plenty more uses for a multimeter around the home.
The examples above are just car related.

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