Does anyone know if someone makes a cheap battery tester that simply holds the battery, puts a light load on it and assumes you own a DVM to measure the voltage?
Simple Battery Tester?
Aug 24, 2008
2 Replies
I just rigged up a battery holder (for AA) and connected a 100 ohm resistor from one contact to the other.
"jim evans"
** That MIGHT give you a fair indication of condition for the older kinds of non-rechargeable cells and batteries.But will not much use with alkalines nor any use with the rechargeable types, with the possible exception of " sealed lead acid" or SLA types.
Cos the latter all hold their voltage very steadily over the discharge cycle.
..... Phil
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