The main advantage a good clamp meter gives you is being able to measure current without shutting off the power. You don’t have to strip back insulation either. This makes them very popular with ...

Adigital multimeter (DMM) may look complicated and intimidating at first glance, but once you understand the display, dial, and port panel, you'll have a better grasp of DMM basics. Multimeters come ...

Inrush current effect is common in electric motors. Sometimes, in case of ill-designed electrical wiring systems, switching on the motor may activate the fuse. It is caused by the inrush current – ...

This clamp meter proved to be pretty convenient. For one thing, we liked that it’s easy to test with one hand (once we split the wire on our office fan), but it’s also a handy way to hang the meter ...

Over the years, a wide variety of electrical meters has been developed to assist with monitoring and troubleshooting electrical systems. Let's take a look at some of the more common metering devices.