How Do You Use A Continuity Tester?
Among some of the most important tools for home improvements is the continuity tester. This tool can determine electrical current or continuity. Wall outlets especially can be tested with this device which is also called a multimeter or multi tester. Read on to learn more. Test when the current is off. Either unplug the device or trip the circuit breaker. There are two types of continuity testers: analog and digital. The analog tester uses a needle. The digital gives a numeric reading. Set the device of ohm which means infinity. If there is more than one setting, set the device to X1. Find the probes and touch each one to the device. If the meter goes to zero, there is continuity in the device. You can use the tester on wall switches by placing the probes on the switch. Turn the switch off and on, and the tester should change from infinity to zero. Continuity testers can also be used on car motors. Touch each probe at the appropriate points on the car engine. If the tester goes to zero
