A tester like the one in the link will tell you if the circuit is
live/dead or open/closed.

Multi meters are very sensitive. With them, you can get phantom
voltage readings (Google it) which can be misleading.

"Most" DIYers will have better results testing for on/off or
make/break conditions.

On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:35:59 +0000 (UTC), (David
Combs) wrote:

In article ,
metspitzer wrote:
IMO DIYers would do better not to use a mulitmeter for home wiring.

Why not?

Thanks!


The main tester I think home owners should use is one like this. It
tests voltage and continuity. No phantom readings.
http://tinyurl.com/5czhas

These are pretty handy too.
http://www.professionalequipment.com...rcuit-testers/