How Do You Measure An Electrical Plug With An Ohmmeter?
Testing or trouble shooting electrical circuits will help determine where the problem is and what may be needed to correct the issue. Safety should always come first when working with live electrical lines or plugs, and always consult a licensed electrician before beginning any work. The typical tool used for testing an electrical plug is a Volt Ohmmeter (VOM). Using the two leads and proper settings on the dial will help you to determine the voltage of a particular circuit you are working on. Remove any devices from the electrical outlet to be tested. An electric wall outlet is often incorrectly called a “plug,” but the technical name is an outlet. The term “plug” is actually the two-prong connector at the end of a cord (such as for a TV, lamp, hair dryer) which gets “plugged” into the AC outlet. Set the dial on the Ohmmeter to read AC volts and set the scale to the closest voltage you know the circuit should be at to measure the voltage. The typical voltage for a home outlet is 110 t
