Ty Ford Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I've recently been using a bunch of batteries, mostly AA, and know they aren't fully used. Sure, they'll measure 1.5 V DC but I don't have a way to measure how much stuff each one has. Is there a tester that does this or should I just consider them spent Thanks, Ty Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I use a battery tester that I bought many years ago that gives me quite a nice large voltage scale and I go through a bunch and make a slightly arbitrary decision at what voltage I'll keep them and what voltage I'll chuck'em, nothing very precise about it. Like 1.2 chuck, 1.3 keep and then I use these for less critical things that are easy to monitor, like my bicycle lights etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Ty Ford: " Is there a tester that does this " yes. http://www.tecnec.com/ProdList.asp?mfg=ZTS+Inc%2E Edited December 9, 2013 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Ty Ford: " Is there a tester that does this " yes. http://www.tecnec.com/ProdList.asp?mfg=ZTS+Inc%2E That's what I use. Pick the version that best suits your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Excellent I had no idea such meters existed and not all that expensive either, how very professional thanks. Not so good on the international distribution it looks like though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I almost bought one of those ZTS testers a few years ago. I didn't because they didn't have the exact tester I was hoping for.. one that could test NiMH, standard alkaline, and lithium AAs plus 9volts, lithium and standard. I emailed them and asked if it were possible but they did not have any interest. The military version does all of those but I was hoping for a mini size and the mini price.. Could be a good stocking stuffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Derek H: " the exact tester I was hoping for.. but they did not have any interest. " because businesses cannot make any money custom designing/building/selling/supporting individually made specialty specified products at the price you want them for... haven't you noticed that with a lot of your other "suggestions" ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 That's one if the few testers that put a load on the battery. A good thing for a battery tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Tecnec is part of the Markerterk family but their prices are higher than Markerteks. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordi Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Radio Shack sells a little sliding-contacter meter for something like $8 that puts a small load on the battery too. It has a sweep needle gauge that you can make your own arbitrary decision about what is good / bad for you. It also tests 9v batteries. Found the thing: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3825537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Keep in mind, even with a tester with a built in load, on a NiMh battery it will only tell you that the battery is either 100% discharged or it is between full charge and 99% discharged. In other words, there are two possibilities: the battery is dead or you have no idea how much charge is remaining. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Lectrosonics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ty Ford: " Is there a tester that does this " yes. http://www.tecnec.com/ProdList.asp?mfg=ZTS+Inc%2E Aka, "It Depends." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Tecnec is part of the Markerterk family but their prices are higher than Markerteks. Eric Yes indeed Eric. Tower Products, in Saugerties NY (close to Woodstock). Tower also acquired Sescom after the passing of Frank Miller a few years ago. I am an acquaintance of Tower/Markertek's owner, who is a very nice guy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Derek H: " the exact tester I was hoping for.. but they did not have any interest. " because businesses cannot make any money custom designing/building/selling/supporting individually made specialty specified products at the price you want them for... haven't you noticed that with a lot of your other "suggestions" ?? Wait.. did Mike just pounce on me because I called the manufacturer? Now I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Yep batteries have to be tested for voltage but with a load applied as terminal volts give a false impression Here's what I use and it does 9v D C A and AA German of course ( I also use my tongue on 9 volts - quite accurate by now!) mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Here's the link http://www.ansmann.de/en/homepage/rechargeable-batteries-battery-packs/premium/battery-testers-accessories/products/show/product/energy-check/ mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 +1 for tongue on 9v. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 My tongue is only calibrated for alkaline. it gets confused with the ipower rechargeables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thanks Philip yep I'm pretty accurate, must be the red wine!!! Cheers for Xmas mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks for the recommendation. Just ordered the TecNec tester from Markertek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 TecNec is the distributor, ZTS is the manufacturer (in Cincinnati, Ohio). http://www.ztsinc.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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