A lot of farmers buy a voltmeter but never gain confidence in how to use it. Here are the basics: Plug the red test lead into the “positive” test port. Plug the black test lead into the ...

A customer recently called to ask questions about the electrical system on his machine. I asked if he had a voltmeter. There was a long pause, then he said, “Yes, but I don’t know how to use it.” He ...

A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...