A battery-operated volt-ohm-meter (VOM), or multitester, is a simple, relatively inexpensive testing device that's well worth acquiring if you plan to do electrical repairs. A VOM can tell you whether ...

A group of Dutch scientists have been testing out some of today’s “smart” electrical meters to check their accuracy, among other things. Not ones to disappoint, the scientists have found consistently ...

Is this the world's toughest and most versatile electrical test and measurement instrument? The Klein Tools CL800 ($120 on Amazon) not only looks great but has a Cat III (1000 V) and Cat IV (600 V) ...

Does something about your community have you puzzled? Emailneedtoknow@enquirer.comand we'll do our best to track down answers. QUESTION: Who certifies that the electric, natural gas, and water meters ...