INTRODUCTION

Now that you have a general understanding of voltage, you will be learning how to measure AC voltage using a multimeter.

Electrical "pressure" in a system.

Knowing how to measure voltage will help you be safe on the job. Measuring for voltage can also help you troubleshoot:


	Measuring for Voltage can help you troubleshoot:
Gather Information	Identify if components are getting voltage Identify if components are getting the correct voltage
Identify Possible Causes	Knowing which components are or are not getting voltage helps: Narrow down (reduce) where the problem are is More clearly define what the problem is (e.g., faulty wiring or broken component?)
Replace or Fix & Test	Verify the component you replaced is getting proper voltage Verify that the problem was actually fixed
Operating Correctly	Verify the component you replaced is getting proper voltage Verify that the problem was actually fixed

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No new components during this lab. Use the links above for reference.

The video below will walk you through the steps of using a multimeter to measure AC voltage. DC voltage will be measured in the next lab.

Watch the video below and then perform the lab.

Keep track of the voltage you measure for each section. You will report on the measurements in the quiz at the end.

Answer the questions in the quiz.