How can I measure my mains Hz frequency.
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:14 pm
Hi guys I have bought myself a multimeter that can measure frequency Hz with the aim of measuring the RPM of a small 2 stroke engine,
I have read that I can do this by taking a reading from the generator output, my problem were would I hook up to,
I use my multimeter normally for very basic checking,resistance checks,DC volts on my battery ie seeing if my alternator is charging to the battery 14.5v I think it is but anyway just basic stuff, but measuring Hz is new to me,
I think house mains is 50/60Hz so if I wanted to check that were would I put my probes.
Nick.
I have read that I can do this by taking a reading from the generator output, my problem were would I hook up to,
I use my multimeter normally for very basic checking,resistance checks,DC volts on my battery ie seeing if my alternator is charging to the battery 14.5v I think it is but anyway just basic stuff, but measuring Hz is new to me,
I think house mains is 50/60Hz so if I wanted to check that were would I put my probes.
Nick.