Testing a UK plug for continuity with a multimeter?

[jake93evans]

Hi,

I apologise if this is in the wrong section, but I did not see a specific forum for help.

My induction hob has packed in today, it simply won't turn on.
There is simply no power to it.

It is around 1 year old.
I have changed the fuse with one that I have taken from a working appliance, no good.
I then tried a known working appliance in the socket that the induction hob is usually connected to and that worked fine.

So my question is:
Can I check a UK plugs wiring for continuity with a multimeter?
If yes, how?
If no, could you please explain why?

 

[Darkwood]

Welcome to the Forum

 

[Octopus]

Was the induction hob supplied with a 13A plug fitted to it? or did somebody fit it to the cable on the hob?

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Assuming what you meant was that the socket is live and not the problem, then:
a) Rewireable plug - take off lid and visual / screwdriver check terminals secure
b) Moulded plug - problem is 99.99% not in the plug, but in the hob itself.
Whether you can do any useful tests on the hob with a multimeter at the plug, depends on the type of internal control power supply. Lack of continuity may not prove anything unforutnately as you might just be looking into a capacitive dropper.

 

[jake93evans]

Assuming what you meant was that the socket is live and not the problem, then:
a) Rewireable plug - take off lid and visual / screwdriver check terminals secure
b) Moulded plug - problem is 99.99% not in the plug, but in the hob itself.
Whether you can do any useful tests on the hob with a multimeter at the plug, depends on the type of controls fitted. If electronic, lack of continuity does not prove anything unforutnately.

Yes, my original post was incorrect. The socket IS live.
Connections are tight and secure within the Rewireable plug

 

[Marvo]

....I have posted twice since but they are not visible until approved by a mod.

As a new member you were still on probation and your post needed manually approving by staff. Any future posts will be immediately visible.

 

[sparksburnout]

Christ this bloody home brew must be strong, I can't seem to make head or tail of this post.

 

[PEG]

I think his flux-capacitor has stopped functioning,failing to allow forward time travel,and regrettably only permitting travel backwards,to the day the thing went faulty...

This is a really dull Groundhog day,or,a normal Monday for me...:stooge_curly:

 

[NDG Elecs]

Hi,

I apologise if this is in the wrong section, but I did not see a specific forum for help.

My induction hob has packed in today, it simply won't turn on.
There is simply no power to it.

It is around 1 year old.
I have changed the fuse with one that I have taken from a working appliance, no good.
I then tried a known working appliance in the socket that the induction hob is usually connected to and that worked fine.

So my question is:
Can I check a UK plugs wiring for continuity with a multimeter?
If yes, how?
If no, could you please explain why?

As per Murdoch's post, what is the power rating of the hob. Most electric hobs require a dedicated circuit.

To your question; the reverse side of the hob may have a removable panel or plastic cover over the incoming connections. You can test continuity from there to the pins of the plug. But please check the max rating of the hob, as you may be overloading the circuit at various points.