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Message started by rl153 on 05/31/09 at 18:20:58

Title: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by rl153 on 05/31/09 at 18:20:58

Some people here have said wal mart sells a voltage tester for batteries for $10 . I looked at it and it said for 1.5 volt batteries and 9 volt batteries .I wasn't sure so I bought the $20 version that said 12 volt batteries too .Which one is the right one? Thanks

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 05/31/09 at 18:59:50

I bought a multimeter there for something like twenty bucks. It checks all sorts of good stuff, including ohms and other things I know nothing about. Reads up to a thousand volts, although my 4000 volt electric fence made it squeak and then quit working.

I can't remember the brand name on it. It was bright yellow, if that helps. Worth every penny.

Not sure if that's what you're asking, but it will certainly check your battery.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by rl153 on 05/31/09 at 19:40:45

Thanks, I think I got the right one,the same as yours.Does yours still work?

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by alcoa on 06/01/09 at 04:48:13

sandy ck. the tester they have a fuse in them :)

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by SavageDanny on 06/01/09 at 05:46:46

I also have a multimeter from Wal-Mart. Has four positions on the dial for different battery types and lights to tell you if it is bad, questionable or good. It also has all the other stuff like ohms, amps and voltage. Has been very helpful for many projects. I believe it cost around $20 in the hardware section.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 06/01/09 at 05:58:42

Yeah, it still works. Just needs a little tune up.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by Duane on 06/01/09 at 05:58:52

I popped the fuse on my tester too. Not on the bike though.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by bill67 on 06/01/09 at 06:05:03

I don't know why you need a tester,When you charge the battery the charge will come down as it charges,that shows the battery is good.And a good battery will charge up.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by Duane on 06/01/09 at 07:28:39

The tester most of us have is usefull for a lot more than just checking the battery.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by PTRider on 06/01/09 at 15:46:39

Just about every hardware store will have a decent multimeter $20 or less that will do much more than test batteries.

Title: Re: Wal Mart battery tester
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/01/09 at 17:37:27

Its cool to know if the battery is up to proper voltage, but a load tester checks the battery to see how it handles being forced to deliver current.
Mine died. I need a new one.