[Shop-talk] Battery Testers

[Brian and Wendy Warrick]

I appreciate all the replies. I had never considered one of the newer types since I had always used to resistance load style. I think I will give one of the Ancel BA101 a try.

Miq, I usually don't have a helper, so being able to apply the load by yourself is nice. I have seen batteries that are 12V with no load, but as soon as you hit it with a load it is obvious that there is a weak cell or two.

Thanks,

Brian
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From: Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas at snet.net>
Sent: Friday, December 6, 2024 11:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Battery Testers

Brian,

I have been using this Ancel BA101 for the last 4 years. While not as dramatic as the Milton when doing a load test, it seems to accurately measure the battery condition, and it does other diagnostic checks. Priced similarly to the more traditional tools.

https://www.ancel.com/products/ancel-ba101?variant=42376660222108


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On 12/5/2024 11:52 PM, Brian and Wendy Warrick wrote:
All,

I am looking t get a battery tester for testing condition of car batteries. My Dad has an older one with the Century and Nesco brands on it (picture attached). He got it a long time ago but it has performed well. I am looking for a good quality version of the same style of tester. I have come across the Milton 1260M. Made in China of course, but does anyone have any experience with this model? Any other recommendations for a good quality tester?

Thanks,

Brian
Nampa. ID



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