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A multimeter is an electrical troubleshooting tool that typically measures AC and DC volts, amps and ohms.

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Why do dealers want their technicians to use True RMS multi meters?

The difference between a "true RMS" meter and a plain old garden variety AC meter is the ability to accurately measure the voltage of non-sinusoidal waveforms, for example a square wave. "Normal" mete …
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