Can I Use my Multimeter to Test How Much Power my Appliance (TV) is Using?
Can I Use my Multimeter to Test How Much Power my Appliance (TV) is Using?
I wanted to know if my TV actually uses only 50W of power.
If it's possible to use a multimeter to check, how do I do it and what should I avoid?
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You will need a multimeter that measures amperage.
Watts = Voltage × Amperage
I suggest using a non-contact meter like this Fluke multimeter.
Even this probably won't result work though because you need to put the clamp around only one wire, not the entire power cable that has live, neutral, ground.
You can get a short extension that breaks the wires out individually.
Usually to use an amp meter like that, you also need one of these: https://a.co/d/d7qb5pj
But for $12 you can buy a plug with a screen that will record power usage, which would be even easier and cheaper. https://a.co/d/bj4U2hA