Battery/alternator tester

Scaramanga · 20th December 2018, 13:10

Can anyone please recommend a good car battery / alternator tester?

I know that the diesel batteries take quite a hit this time of year!

Lee T · 20th December 2018, 13:35

Euro car parts have an AM TECH one for £6:49. I have always bought and recommended FLUKE products, I have a 10+ yr old multi meter from them. Lee.

Scaramanga · 20th December 2018, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Lee T

Euro car parts have an AM TECH one for £6:49. I have always bought and recommended FLUKE products, I have a 10+ yr old multi meter from them. Lee.

Thanks!

tantallon · 20th December 2018, 22:19

A battery needs to be loaded to test it correctly A volt reading is not a prudent way to test a battery.

MSS · 21st December 2018, 09:08

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Originally Posted by tantallon

A battery needs to be loaded to test it correctly A volt reading is not a prudent way to test a battery.

I agree that is the only reliable method to test the charge holding and current supplying capability of a battery at a point in time.

But, a battery's voltage can tell you a lot about it's and the charging system's health if reviewed over a period of time.

For an easily accessible battery voltage indicator these CTEK connectors are excellent. I have them permanently wired in the grille area on two of my cars so they can be seen externally.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-Indica.../dp/B002MT8S7E

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20th December 2018, 22:19	#4
tantallon Gets stuck in ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Peterborough Posts: 597 Thanks: 386 Thanked 316 Times in 144 Posts	A battery needs to be loaded to test it correctly A volt reading is not a prudent way to test a battery.