can i use this to test a compacitor on an electric motor
2023122
This meter can check capacitance. As always when checking a capacitor that has been in service, do the following before using the meter: remove the power source, discharge the device by shunting the connections together (you may use the meter's lead to do this) and remove one or both connections to the motor. Then, set the meter dial to check capacitance and connect the meter leads.
1561145
No, but check the name plate, that will tell you the voltage and current draw, amps.
198692
Yes it works for testing GFCI outlets (simulates a 'trip') and also checks any other type of outlet for proper wiring (hot/neutral/ground in the proper wiring spot)
2200615
Yes, though I would not recommend it. This tester is very cheap and will just stop working after a couple of uses
2218238
Yes, this is a voltmeter, so it will read whatever the voltage is at the time, it doesn't have any memory capability.
363442
The reasons that I'm asking is 1) I'm new to using digital multimeters and I'm looking for one to use as a tool for checking bad capicators on computer motherboards.
1843827
Should be able to test 6 volt battery one at a time, not all connected together.
316382
In my opinion, no. Unless you know the exact circuit configuration and can definitely rule out parallel impedance or nonlinear components around the cap. There is quite a bit of info online about the tester and the signals used to execute the tests if you google around. Here is one example. It is in German but google will translate for you: http://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/AVR_Transistortester . There is more if you look. I, myself, do not use this device for in-circuit testing.
316385
You can but it will activate the circuit because it's probe voltage is too high, so it's really not meant to. If you want to do in circuit measurements get a dedicated ESR meter. The ESR function on this device isn't really very accurate anyway, it's mainly useful for transistor testing and LCR.
876002
I have personally used it to test 480 volts. I am sure it would indicate 1000 volts, however I would not use this tool to test 1000 volts. Proper high voltage safety protective clothing and proper training is required.
1515742
No, you can only use the voltage required, or you will burn out the motor. I hope this helps. Good Luck
1398548
Yes, but only if the motor is isolated form the rest of the system electrically. I recommend a "meanwell" brand in lieu of this one.
2027629
This will only allow you to check the wiring and it will also allow you to introduce a ground fault to test the GFCI. It will not tell you if the GFCI outlet is tripping unnecessarily. If you have a load on the outlet there may be a ground fault that is causing the trip. Some of these outlets are sensitive to inductive load imbalances on motor startups.
102188
Yes, but you will get much better results with a guassmeter. The magnetic field emanating from motors is very large.
1795048
I used it as a DC test not AC. I tested it with an Oscope and found it peaked the circuit so it would work for what I bought it for. I was afraid of burning up the iunits next to what I was testing so I have very little time with it.
33911
You would need a multimeter to test it. You can also try it with a different board if you have one. It can also be the power brick, you need a good quality brick. I received doa pico150 and returned it for a 160 that works.
1130499
Not really. This is for basic testing of the physical wiring only. You especially don't want to plug this into an active PBX.