[Shop-talk] Electrical Testing

[Dan and Jenny Fest (Coles Nurseries Inc)]

I am interested in testing two items... I am working on an antique car which
has a coil.  I have a few lying around and wondering if I can test them
somehow ?? I've bought a few new ones which don't seem to be any good and
would like to test them as well.

Also, I have a few car battery charger lying around.  How do I test if they
work.  I know I can rub the ends together and get a spark.  Can I simply put a
lead of an electrical tester on each cable and read the meter ??
Thanks,
Dan