A lot of batteries that are removed from UPS check good with a voltmeter but once you put a load they cant supply any amps. Those small batteries can be deceptive they will draw some current when charging but went put under the load of a tank just die. The solder test is a quick way to test the battery.
Will -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 11:21 pm Subject: Re: [TANKS] Just wondering if this is enough power In a message dated 1/22/2011 9:00:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: It looks like 15 6volt 7amp batteries. An easy to see if they have any juice take a small diameter solder and short across the terminals. It should melt immediately. Will your suggesting some does what?? just try a electric motor on them (will be safer), but he really won't know after that until he gets them hooked up to a charger and tries charging them Chris, Odyssey Slipways -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
