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 ...

[Craig] cracked open a multimeter to unlock RS232 serial communications that can be used for data logging. There’s a couple of things that make this possible. First of all, the multimeter’s ...

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to ...

Monitor your sugar levels right at home with one of the best glucose meters available. These are the top picks from our experts. Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified ...

Energy bills are a growing concern. Many of us are making changes to our energy usage to keep our bills as low as possible, with smart meters ‒ which display how much energy we're using ...

Utility meters are used to monitor the consumption of water, gas, or electricity by businesses or residences. They differ in terms of measurement technology and user interface. Utility meters with a ...

A manual range multimeter requires the user to select the range of the value being tested (200Ω, 20kΩ, 200kΩ, etc).

Lux meters, sometimes called light meters, measure the intensity of illumination as distinguished by the human eye. This value does not correlate to an objective value of energy radiated or reflected, ...

If you haven't had a smart meter fitted yet, here's what to expect when you get a smart meter installed. You don't have to accept a smart meter if you don't want one ...

Smart meters measure your gas and electricity use, like traditional meters do, and send the readings to your energy supplier automatically. They give both you and your energy provider accurate and ...

Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain were not working at the end of 2023, according to government data. Faulty meters can mean customers rely on estimated bills, with some paying too ...