What is the correct way to test continuity in a wire?

Using a multimeter set to continuity mode is the correct method for testing continuity in a wire because this setting allows the technician to easily determine if there is a complete path for current to flow. When the leads of the multimeter touch both ends of the wire being tested, the device emits a sound or shows a reading, confirming that the wire is not broken and that current can travel through it without interruption.

Continuity testing is crucial in irrigation systems to ensure that power and signals reach their intended destinations. A multimeter in continuity mode is specifically designed for this purpose, providing an audible beep or visual indication when continuity is present, which makes the process fast and clear.

Other methods, such as using a voltmeter in AC mode or an ohmmeter to check resistance, can offer useful information but do not directly perform a continuity test as effectively. A visual inspection, while helpful for identifying obvious physical damage, cannot reliably confirm whether the wire is still conductive on an internal level. Thus, utilizing a multimeter set to continuity mode is the most efficient and direct way to confirm that the wire is intact and functioning properly.