Can it be used to test 'Sub-C' NiCd rechargeable batteries used in cordless power tools and would it indicate if the battery is defective?
2065479
The charger is capable of testing sub-C size NiMH or NiCd cells however they do not fit the C&D; adapters. You would need to add a spacer in the adapter on the negative terminal of the cell in order to physically fit and be able to charge and test sub-C cells. If you have some loose change two nickles or three pennies happen to be about the right thickness. Of course that is beyond the scope of the manual that ships with the charger, use at your own risk. But that would allow you to test the sub-C cells for capacity and determine their state of health.
2065480
The charger is capable of testing sub-C size NiMH or NiCd cells however they do not fit the C&D adapters. You would need to add a spacer in the adapter on the negative terminal of the cell in order to physically fit and be able to charge and test sub-C cells. If you have some loose change two nickles or three pennies happen to be about the right thickness. Of course that is beyond the scope of the manual that ships with the charger, use at your own risk. But that would allow you to test the sub-C cells for capacity and determine their state of health.
2065481
My guess is that this unit can technically charge them, including detecting battery malfunctions. The only problem would be physically connecting the sub-c's to the charger due to their size. This could be accomplished with alligator clips and wire.
221467
This battery will only work in Black & Decker cordless tools.It is not bubble packed.
1659995
Make sure you have the battery positive on the tester. Also try other batteries. If not that you may have a bad tester.
1712768
its not a load tester. it uses different system i think. i have a battery. it shows it needs recharge. but cca is ok... i dont understand is it working or can i trust its test...
416143
It is very easy to use, you conect to the battery and you have to confirm what parameter are you using to measure, I normally use SAE, you introduce the CCA using the arrows and press test, if the battery has a bad cell, it is instantly indicated on the screen, the tester will display pass if tuve battery is ok, otherwise fail is displayed. If the battery is discharged at the moment you conect it, it will display ch.
1856434
My hobby shop had a small portable tester that would plug up to several different size batteries. I personally don't own one, and don't test in the field.
750113
I have'nt used rechargable batteries with it but can't see why they should'nt work.
1299717
It can not test any battery well. There are other testers better then this. There is an inexpensive tester out there. I do not have the model number. It is black with a red slide to make contact with the terminals of the battery. It works great.
1488705
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.
1305150
No, check position of batteries first, if it does not run, it is probably the inner workings. Return it.
1479468
You can test the voltage with DCV 20, but that only tell you voltage.To test the a battery you fully charge it. The you test it with a battery draw tester to see if the battery is any good .that's a different tester.
809519
From what I can see, it looks like it will test the same variety of batteries, but just a heads up on button cell batteries, on the BAT-200 it will test the 1.5v button cell correctly. But it looks like the 3v button cell battery will register but the needle is maxed out and not reading battery is good, it's just pegged out, I'm just waiting for one of my 3v button cell's to get weak so I can test it and compare results with a volt/ohm meter.
1592247
you can't test amps like that. only volts. and you should be getting anywhere from 12 to 14 volts on a fully charged battery..
312755
You can check voltage , but u can't do a load test to confirm battery condition !
1250773
No. Lithium cells have 3 volts, so are not compatible with battery testers that are designed to test standard 1.5 volt cells.
1552921
I also have a battery tester, but I leave the batteries in over night and they are usually fully charged by then. I have not seen the Error indication, maybe the batteries were not set properly in the machine?
565526
Yes. The manual indicates the following tests: AC/DC voltage & current (amps) measurement, resistance measurement (ohms), diode test, continuity test, and battery test.