Powerline Voltage Test

[slackbits]

Hi all,
New here, and if the build continues to go as it starts, I will be writing to you all more.  I am doing the initial Powerline Voltage Test (just testing the leads connected to L & N) as on page 23.  My multimeter keeps showing 6-7v AC whenever I plug it in.  I tried searching the forums, but it looks like everyone else makes it past this level.  I am attaching a picture, but any ideas what might be up?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Doc B]

Plug the test leads right into the live and neutral of your wall outlet and see what the meter reads.

 

[slackbits]

Thanks for the reply Doc!  To answer *your* question 120v.  To answer *my( question it appears to be a bad set of alligator clips. Once I used the probes original leads, the test gave me 120v.  (Although since this is my first time using voltage greater than a battery, I am a bit skittish not using the clips and standing far away...)  Now I just need to find another set of clips.