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?

  • hex123456@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Another free way of doing this is to use the power meter outside your home.

    • turn everything using power off
    • verify by ensuring the power meter is no longer moving; no electricity consumed
    • record current reading
    • turn on tv for some period of time
    • record new reading

    Calculate usage as difference of the readings divided by how long you ran the tv for.