Can this test all household batteries; A, AAA, C, D, etc...?
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Yes you can test 1.5 volt and 9 volt batteries.EXTECH does not list the resistance load rating that is used for measuring batteries in the specifications. I emailed EXTECH, and here are the resistance loads that are used on the batteries when testing them. 1.5V = 14.0Ω, 9V = 1 KΩ
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yes ,you can test the battery voltage,charging current from the solar panel
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yes , it is very easy to read all the voltages, any not with in specs the reading will be in red . I do have the old style tester and bought this one and have been using it ever since. I am keeping my old tester as a back up in case it fails.
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I Would Say, No. Mine Wouldn't Respond To Holding The Test Button In Even With The Batteries Installed Correctly.
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Yes it will tell you if a 12V battery is good or bad. But the best way to test a 12V battery is to use a load tester or take the battery to a auto store and ask to load test it they usally will and not charge you for it. That is the best way.
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It will test the following sizes: D, C, AA, AAA, CR123A, N, CR2, 9V, 3V, 1.5V, 2CR5, CR-P2, CR-V3. It does not mention A23. Sorry.
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Absolutely, I test mine a couple times a year. This tester works best when connected to the battery's post.
603197
Yes, that will work. The meter reading will indicate the value of the power source voltage. Instant battery voltmeter if that's what you want.
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Please note that the original eight (8) contact version of the ZTS MBT-1 tests most common batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, N, 9v, Li Coin type batteries, CR123, NiCd & NiMH, A76, etc). It does not test the specialty 3.6v Li-Ion rechargeables (18500, 18650, etc). If you can find one, it is still a great tester and you save a few dollars - Why pay extra for something you don't need.
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Yes. This guage will work with any type batteries as long as the voltage ia correct.
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no, it would not put any kind of a load on the battery to give you an accurate test
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Yes. Rechargeables are slightly lower voltage. Hence you need a true "battery tester". This is a batter tester. Not a voltage meter.
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Measure it with a voltmeter. Or use a battery tester. You can get a multimeter (measures volts, amps and ohms) for as little as $15. Then have someone show you how to use it. Its not hard and it's fun. Many other uses such as checking continuity, troubleshooting your car, checking electrical sockets, etc.
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Hi, thank you for contacting us. I'm afraid the tester can only perform test when component is NOT in circuit. With best regards, Kevin
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No. I tis designed to test off the shelf batteries. I personally have used it to test rechargables. It works on some but not on others. Have no idea why.
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Hi R.W., this tester will certainly tell you if smaller batteries are in good shape but it is kind of over kill as it works by resistance testing. Kind of like plugging a toaster onto your battery. It will draw a lot of juice off the battery in just one test with smaller batteries so if they are weak you will know it fast and they will likely need a recharge afterward. I use it for 4 and 8 D size batteries for starting large diesel engines. I would suggest a lighter amp load tester for what you are doing. Something around a 50 amp range. Hope this helps. Paul paulmgriswold@aol.com
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Sorry, haven't a clue. I've not even tried mine, just wanted something to test batteries before purchasing them unnecessarily.