How To Test Fuse Ceramic In Tv

A ceramic fuse however shows no damage upon visual inspection.

How to test fuse ceramic in tv.

Before you test a fuse with a multimeter turn off the equipment and remove the fuse by pulling it straight out of its slot. Measure the fuse with a either an analog or a digital multimeter. Next put one lead on each end of the fuse and check the reading. If you use an analog meter then select the lowest ohms range which is the x1 ohms.

Turn the meter to ohms then touch the positive and negative leads together and check the reading. Check the model on your removed fuse and take it with you to an electronics store to find the appropriate replacement. If the new fuse blows again you have a short circuit or power issue coming from the power board on the tv or the power source. A homeowner can determine if a glass fuse in blown by performing a visual inspection and looking for a break in the thin wire and a brown discolouration in the centre of the fuse.

You can check the fuse while it still in circuit. Testing a ceramic fuse is the only way to tell if the fuse has blown. A homeowner can determine if a glass fuse in blown by performing a visual inspection and looking for a break in the thin wire and a brown discoloration in the center of the fuse. Fit the new fuse into place replace the back panel and reconnect the television to test the new fuse.

Touch the probes to both end of the fuse.