using a multimeter

[im_coryy]

how do i use a multimeter to test the ohms? i have one that has two prongs i bought this one, but im not quite sure how id use it. i checked te manual but i still dont get it.

can i just put it on both sides of the coil, does it have o be hoked up to a battery, do i turn the battery on or how do i work this magical device?

also on a side note anyone know where i could get a black ohms box for like 10$?

Amazon.com: INNOVA 3300 Hands-free Digital Multimeter (10 MegOhm): Automotive

 

[LDS714]

Set it to the 200 ohm setting, on the atty touch one lead to the outside of the 510 and the other to the center.

 

[Equilibrium]

You place the positive lead (red) on the atomizer 510 post then the negative lead (black) on the body of the tank and it should read the ohms of the coil. Assuming you have the meter set to read ohms. Your meter has some of it's own resistance so you'll need to touch the two leads together first to find out what your meters resistance is then deduct that number from the resistance of your coil.

My meter has a .4 resistance of it's own so a .9 coil will actually read 1.3 on my meter. That is VERY important to remember.

 

[im_coryy]

well ive tried and i cant get an accurate reading,i set it there for a good 3 minutes, nothing. i touched the bottom of the atomizer head and the coil on the inside. im using a prebuilt coil so i get an idea of what to do before i begin using ones ive made

 

[joesquid]

All multimeters use an internal battery to measure resistance. If the battery is good and the meter calibrated, it should read 0 when touching the leads and set to the lowest resistance scale.

 

[Equilibrium]

well ive tried and i cant get an accurate reading,i set it there for a good 3 minutes, nothing. i touched the bottom of the atomizer head and the coil on the inside. im using a prebuilt coil so i get an idea of what to do before i begin using ones ive made

You have to have the coil assembly screwed into the base of your attey.

 

[PhatRon]

 

[Equilibrium]

Just like that

 

[im_coryy]

yea i just watched that on youtube while waiting for replies lol. i also played around with it. ive got a resistance of .3 and measures a 2.5ohms premade kangertech coil and got 2.7-2.8, so it works it just takes forever and the slightest movement ....s everything up. thanks for the help!

 

[PhatRon]

Yeah they are quite sensitive to the slightest movements.. it can be a PITA but it gives you a general idea of what the resistance is. Glad you got it figured out.

 

[im_coryy]

thanks! yea i looked around online and found out i can also touch the screws on the mod and i should check it two times, once when its tightened and once after i wick it (incase the cotton messed anything up) which will be lot easier than using the prebuilt atomizer cause well screws are easy