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CAT Ratings on Electrical Multimeters
Tool Selection: Electrical Meters
Mastering Your Meter Advanced Functionality with Louise Kellar (UEi Test Instruments)
Measuring Voltage Drop w/ Jim Bergmann
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Tech Tips:
If you have a multimeter for HVAC work, you most likely have a meter with a CAT III rating on it. Some might also be rated for CAT II at higher voltages or CAT IV at lower onesโor both, like this model of the UEi DL599 from our Multimeter 101 for HVAC 3D video. In […]
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I’d like to give a special thanks to Tony Gonzalez from Fieldpiece for providing technical guidance about the SC680’s power measurement capabilities, as well as VAC and AAC measurements on ECMs. You can learn more about the SC680 and other electrical meters on Fieldpiece’s website. Weโve talked through specifications, applications, and features for a few […]
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Podcasts:
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments for a deep dive into getting more out of a digital clamp meter than the basic volts, amps, and ohms most techs rely on every day. The tool in the spotlight isย UEi’s High Accuracy Clamp Meter (HAC), which is accurate when dealing […]
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In this episode, Bryan and Jim discuss measuring voltage drop and what it means. They also cover some other pointers to keep from using parts to bandage a deeper issue. A common mistake that technicians make is not understanding what an ideal measurement is before making a measurement. For example, they may not know what […]
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