Josh Talley wrote on 11/05/14 at 12:46:51:So I finally got an electrical tester. Never used one so I thought I would get advice before using it. So if anyone could tell me where to start and what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Black to ground red to whatever you're testing.
The battery + terminal will show volts.
don't do that with amps or ohms or you'll be buying a new tester.
Reading the manual should give you the basics.
testing a lightbulb, use ohms between the two terminals.
you'll rarely use Amps.
If you want something more specific, ask.