electricity tools [1]

The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.

multimeter

Device for measuring, among other things, a conductor’s resistance, the voltage between two points and the strength of the current.

auto/manual range

Button for choosing between the automatic and manual gauge for each function.

probe

Metal tip connecting the multimeter to the circuit being tested.

housing

cord

Flexible electric wire housing the leads connecting the appliance to the electric circuit.

input terminal

Socket for receiving a probe’s cord.

selector switch

Device for selecting the desired function and the appropriate gauge for the measurement.

data hold

Function for keeping certain readings in memory.

digital display

Liquid-crystal screen displaying the reading taken by the device.