Multimeter help

[Neowaste]

Hi

Just got my first IGO- W rebuildable and rolling my first coil.
I purchased a multi-meter to test the Ohms before vaping.

The one thing I cant find, is where to connect the positive and negative taps to.
What is then method to test with just a plain old multimeter

Thanks

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

Here are some links for you:

1. How to Use Your Multimeter
2. Video on How to Use Your Multimeter

 

[yzer]

There will be variations on the number of probe jacks on different multimeters. So it depends on the make and model of the meter. For instance, my DMM has four jacks.

For resistance measurements put the black (negative) probe into the jack marked COM. It also shows an earth ground symbol.

Earth ground symbol

The red probe (positive) goes into the jack marked with an Ohm symbol (Ω). An Ohm is a measurement value of resistance.

Usually, the dial is then set to one of the Ohm settings for resistance. The 200 Ohms setting is typical for vaping use.

If the meter does not auto-zero, then cross the red and black probes and note the value. If not zero then subtract this value from your resistance reading.

Every multimeter I have seen comes with instructions regarding how to use the meter. These can be very useful.

 

[Neowaste]

Thanks for the responses
When testing a rebuildable where the post are exposed, is there any other way to test the atomizer going post to post?

 

[eratikmind]

You can use an ohm reader, as well.

With regard to measuring resistance via a multimeter, be sure to measure and subtract the lead's resistance from the final reading.

 

[realsis]

It might be a whole heck of a lot easier to buy a ohm reader specific for vaping with a 510 connection. This way you simply screw the base on the 510 connector and it will read your ohms. You can buy them online very cheaply from Amazon. Com. Hope this is helpful.

 

[dbrandt01]

Not here to spam a video for views, but I did a video that i've been told by vaping friends was pretty clear on instructions.
How to check RDA ohm resistance with a multimeter - YouTube

In short, Touch the 2 leads together because it'll give you a number you need to subtract from the resistance of your atomizer. Then you put the red one in the center pin on the bottom then you put the black one at the base where the threaded "nipple" so to speak and the bottom of the atomizer is.

 

[joesquid]

Thanks for the responses
When testing a rebuildable where the post are exposed, is there any other way to test the atomizer going post to post?

Yes, You measure from the center pin on the 510 connector to the threads.