ohms at 110 outlets with the CB open?
 

I get 18-20 oms accross my 110 outlets with the CB open. Why or is this normal?

You have something plugged into another plug on the same circuit?

Why would you be checking this??? :huh:

Okay. And your point is?

If nothing is plugged into any outlet and all switches are off, then no - you should read many megohms or gigaohms.

If something is plugged into one or more outlets, then maybe. The cold resistance of a 50w incand. bulb could read like this.

If your meter has a diode check you may get even more puzzling readings from these outlets.

What's even more difficult to explain is why this kind of question annoys people. :laughing:
I guess it's because you're first supposed to have a purpose in making measurements, rather than making measurements first and then wondering what they could mean.

Never try to measure ohms or continuity with the power on.

You can fry the meter.

And you say this why? Did someone in the room with you get annoyed when they read it?

It's alarming because using a resistance meter on a circuit that is wired to a power source is something that should only be done if you know what you're doing. Accidentally trying to measure the resistance of a power source produces a fireworks display. I think it's fair to say that if someone is perplexed by these results, they shouldn't be using an ohmmeter on anything that's connected to the panel.

What is an om?

That's what one chants when meditating.

Jackie Gleason did it well in a famous (?) Trans-Am movie.

I would look for a door bell or HVAC transformer.....your 'ohm' reading sounds about right for one of those....

Smokey and the Bandit?

Nope...Smokey and the Bandit II.

This is why I love my clamp on ammeter. Just clamp it around the hot wire on the breaker and see what current is being drawn. I only spent $25 or so for it. It's not a Fluke but good enough for my usage.

I got it from harbor freight tools.