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Noob here, and totally green at continuity measurement, etc. Sorry.
Anyways, I just bought a digi multimeter, and would appreciate safety guidance on its use.
1) If I were to test continuity, amps, whatever, with the multimeter, for instance under a car hood context, is it safe to start the car and then check measurements, or is there any safety prob here?
2) Or should only the battery be connected, and the ignition turned to the right, but no ignition?
3) Or should the ignition always be on "OFF" position?
4) Should I wear some sort of anti-static gloves/kit in some form? -- I seem to attract static, lol.
5) Any nOOb site/link you can recommend for me, where I can learn, in simple English, how to use a multimeter, and practice the skill with some exercises?
Excuse the qs. I don't wanna get any nasty shocks, electrical or static, by incorrectly using my new toy. All tips, tricks, and links will be much appreciated!
Cheers,
/RS
Anyways, I just bought a digi multimeter, and would appreciate safety guidance on its use.
1) If I were to test continuity, amps, whatever, with the multimeter, for instance under a car hood context, is it safe to start the car and then check measurements, or is there any safety prob here?
2) Or should only the battery be connected, and the ignition turned to the right, but no ignition?
3) Or should the ignition always be on "OFF" position?
4) Should I wear some sort of anti-static gloves/kit in some form? -- I seem to attract static, lol.
5) Any nOOb site/link you can recommend for me, where I can learn, in simple English, how to use a multimeter, and practice the skill with some exercises?
Excuse the qs. I don't wanna get any nasty shocks, electrical or static, by incorrectly using my new toy. All tips, tricks, and links will be much appreciated!
Cheers,
/RS