I purchased this item to be used mostly on motorcycle batteries. Is 200 cold cranking amps on the scale is low enough for a load test?
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Yes, you can use this tester for 200 CCA, just make sure the battery is 12+ volts. If the battery drops below 12 volt after load test, it should be charged or might be a bad battery. The reason for applying load to the battery is to make sure it can handle the load and still maintains 12+ volts after test.
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It is rated at 350A continuous so I think you should be fine. I can't remember but maybe rated at 1000A for short period (starting) I installed it in my boat to separate 2 800 CCA batteries or so both could be used to start if necessary. No problems at all. Not even a little warm. Not sure about the voltage though.
1705956
Pretty sure as long as the cold cranking amps are the same or more on the battery tender battery. It pretty small but comes with foam pads the make it a proper fit. Should be able to check their website to be sure.
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75Ah. I've listed some additional specs below. Performance Data Cold Cranking Amps: 900 Cranking Amps: 1125 Nominal Voltage: 12 volts Open Circuit Voltage (fully charged): 13.1 volts Internal Resistance (fully charged): 0.0025 ohms Capacity: 75 Ah (C/20) Reserve Capacity: BCI: 155 minutes (25 amp discharge, 80F (26.7C), to 10.5 volts cut-off)
1488700
There is a setting for 12volts but I wouldn't use this tester for a car battery. I would would either use a load tester or take it to an auto parts store or garage and have them test it.
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joseph I did not check with my amp meter, however is your application special need like low draw will ??? otherwise for RVporch and interior use the draw is very low and I really like for RV use hope it helps gene
1190994
I'm not sure but it more than enough for my Rebel to crank at less than ten degrees. I ride in all weather. I'm dependent on my ride so I bought the best. Amps? I don't have an ampmeter.
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Yeah, but with only a 6 amp charge rate, it might take a while. The charger does work well, though. I use it for my 27 series cranking battery in my boat, which I never run all the way down. The two deep cycle batteries that run my trolling motor use a charger that has 15 amps per bank.
2240001
Yes. 5watts isn't a whole lot if amperage. But for an agm battery the lower the amps the better.
927084
I would think that the slight overage would be OK - only 3% . The resistor pack is only used for up to 10 seconds. (And it does get warm in that time.) Unless your battery is very newly manufactured, the actual CCA will be less than the claimed rating anyway. This is not really a precision instrument, but a device to let you know the general health (lack of sulfation, etc.) of a battery. It would be quite useful if you tested the battery every 6 months, for example, and kept a record of the reading. This will give a clear indication of when the battery is near the end of life.
1705957
Cold cranking amps is the key. Like others have said these are very small batteries, you have to use the foam blocks to keep it in place. It fires my BMW K1200 LT right up even on cold mornings.
160808
12 volts and 10 AH. ( amp hours ) Typical for this type of battery. Crank Amps are not used in motorcycle batteries designations , only automobile batteries. However battery will crank long enough to start any motorcycle or ATV that is properly set up to run. Even one that may have sat for an extended period of time. If it doesn't turn over after a good 5 minutes of trying you need more than a battery. Good luck.
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Here's another OEMs description of tests done on batteries: CCA (Cold cranking amps) = The discharge load measured in amps that a new fully charged battery can deliver at 0 degrees F for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage greater than 7.2 VDC. CAA (Crank assist amps) = The discharge load measured in amps that a new fully charged battery can deliver at 70 degrees F for 5 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage greater than 7.2 VDC. Most of these battery packs are labeled using the CAA test with numbers like "450 cranking amps" on a unit I have (and mine has a 18 amp-hour battery just like this). Yet if you want to compare it to a car battery that is labeled by CCA, you can divide that number by 6 to account for the time differences in the tests, but I'm not sure how to account for temp differences.
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As long as it isn't too big physically. Not really the right applicatiin though. Not sure what the cranking amps would be due to this being meant as a support battery not a primary.
785846
Don't know the amps but I have used it with my Honda EU2000i generator with no problem. Might pull up The Poulan website.
685672
880 cold amp cranking. Go on internet and put in the battery info and you will get all the details. Its a great battery. I bought 2 of them for my boat.
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I think what you are seeing is normal. A good battery will have an open circuit voltage of 12 volts or higher. when you turn the load switch The voltage drops proportionately to the battery's performance. A battery capable of 200 Cold Cranking amps will have a voltage of 10.2 volts, A battery capable of 1000 CCA will hold 11.2 volts with this load tester. If the needle drops but holds lower than 10.2 volts it means the battery is performing at lower than 200 CCA. That may be fine it you live where it is warm and you have a small engine. A battery is bad if it doesn't have a 12 volt open circuit voltage, The needle drops steadily when you turn the load switch, and it won't consistently start your car. I think what you are seeing is normal. A good battery will have an open circuit voltage of 12 volts or higher. when you turn the load switch The voltage drops proportionately to the battery's performance. A battery capable of 200 Cold Cranking amps will have a voltage of 10.2 volts, A battery capable of 1000 CCA will hold 11.2 volts with this load tester. If the needle drops but holds lower than 10.2 volts it means the battery is performing at lower than 200 CCA. That may be fine it you live where it is warm and you have a small engine. A battery is bad if it doesn't have a 12 volt open... » Read More I think what you are seeing is normal. A good battery will have an open circuit voltage of 12 volts or higher. when you turn the load switch The voltage drops proportionately to the battery's performance. A battery capable of 200 Cold Cranking amps will have a voltage of 10.2 volts, A battery capable of 1000 CCA will hold 11.2 volts with this load tester. If the needle drops but holds lower than 10.2 volts it means the battery is performing at lower than 200 CCA. That may be fine it you live where it is warm and you have a small engine. A battery is bad if it doesn't have a 12 volt open circuit voltage, The needle drops steadily when you turn the load switch, and it won't consistently start your car. « Show Less