subject: Using Electrical Test Equipments For Home Use [print this page] Back in the day electrical test equipments are devices that are usually used only by electricians. Nowadays having at least one electrical test equipment at home is a must since our world revolves around items and gadgets that run on electricity. There are various types of test equipments used for commercial and household use. If you"re deciding to get one for your home, it"s important to know what type of test equipment is needed and what are the features and functionalities of each in order to know which one is suited for you and your home.
Some of the most common household test equipments include:
Multimeter
One of the most common test equipments used at home is a multimeter. This gadget is used to give readings and check whether there is a DC voltage or an AC voltage present. This can be used to check if there is still an existing current in a socket for lighting products. Aside from testing bulb sockets, multimeters can also be used to check if an outlet still has a current, and can even measure the strength of the current. Familiarizing yourself with the different parts of the multimeter can help make learning how to use it easier.
Ammeter
Also known as an ampmeter, the ammeter is an electrical test equipment that is used to measure and check the flow of an electric current in a specific circuit. An ammeter reads and measures the electric current in amperes. This device is used mostly to test electrical wirings in new buildings or establishments, to test whether the current flow is acceptable to a country"s health and safety standards. Aside from using them in new buildings this test device is also used to check electrical current flow in old and abandoned buildings. Some companies also use this device to check the current in new products to see if it fits the health and safety standard of a certain country.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter is a test equipment which is similar to the ammeter, the only difference is that the ammeter measures it"s readings in amperes, while the voltmeter measures in volts. Voltmeters can even measure the remaining energy left inside a battery. One important thing to remember is to always make sure that the voltmeter can handle the amount of voltage of certain equipment, if the voltage is too big to handle, the voltmeter can break.
These test equipments are useful in our daily lives. It"s also important to note that whether we"re using them to measure electricity in a small light bulb or check the remaining energy left on the battery used for the house alarms these test equipments are important and will always come in handy wherever you may go.
