THE DIGITAL MULTIMETER could be described as the Swiss Army Knife of electrical testing equipment. Below, some experts explain why this testing tool is so important for electricians. Is the multimeter one of an electrician's most useful testing tools? John Olobri, technical training consultant for AEMC, Dover, N.H.: The multimeter provides many useful functions for electricians. Top of the list are voltage, current and continuity measurements. Michael Crepps, product application specialist for Fluke Corp., Everett, Wash: Yes, multimeters are the standard tool to get the job done. Electricians are using multimeters for troubleshooting, verification or solving problems in the residential, commercial and industrial fields. It is the versatility and the ability to be used in multiple applications that multimeters give you what you need, and you should expect accurate, reliable and safe measurements.
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