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| How do I test/check output from a wall socket UK 230 V with Multimeter? |
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| VladKEasternTiger:
Hi everyone, Im wondering how do I test the output of current from my wall sockets in the home with a basic multi meter, If you can tell me where to put the leads we have a 3 pin plug system here and 230 volts Ive been told. Any help? Thanks fellas :) |
| Squirrel:
You can put your leads and try all of those 3 different position and try. As long you remember, when you contact with voltage with othre leads, that voltage are also other leads. your meter should be AC-voltage range. If you do not know what you are doing, be extra carefull. You can not be too mutch carefull. |
| armandas:
If you have to ask this, you really shouldn't be doing it. If you just want to play with your multimeter, measure batteries. If you are trying to fix something, do yourself a favour and call an electrician. |
| jimmc:
I have to agree with armandas, if you have to ask don't use a multimeter on the mains. It's not jut the risk of a shock, short the mains and a smaller version of this can happen... If you want a safe way to monitor the voltage and current, get one of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223573 (similar units cheaper on ebay) Jim |
| EEVblog:
I concur as well. If you don't know how to measure mains voltage then you shouldn't be doing it, it can kill you. And it sounds like you are confusing voltage and current. Learn the basics of measurement on low voltage battery powered stuff first. Dave. |
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