On 2011/02/02 15:53, J.M.P.Hissel so eloquently wrote:
On 02-02-2011 21:14, Yersinia,[email protected], wrote:
> and you buy a new one that tests good (with a voltmeter)
No, a voltmeter is useless! You'll need a battery-tester (10/15 $/€ ?)!
I believe Jo is correct. A voltmeter tests the voltage at no load, once
a load is put on the battery the voltage will drop. A proper battery
tester should give more accurate results.
Tina
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