19/06/2025 5:29 am
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If I accidentally measure current like voltage (i.e., in parallel), can it damage my multimeter? Also, what happens if I leave the probe in the current port and try to measure voltage? Just want to avoid any common mistakes.
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25/06/2025 4:53 am
Yes, if you measure current like voltage (in parallel), you can short the circuit and blow the multimeter fuse, or worse, damage it.
Also, if the probe is left in the current port and you try to measure voltage, it creates a short path and can seriously damage the meter or the circuit.
Always switch the probe back to the voltage port and check your dial setting before measuring.
