new batteries voltage

BigOL3 · 12-14-2018, 10:39 AM

Yeah 3CW, in hindsite, I wondered the same thing.

bobbycason · 12-14-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOL3

Got 6 of the 8VGC, solid red US Batteries. Fresh installed the pack showed 50.3. After the charger was on about 2-3 minutes, it drop to less than 15 volts charging ..... I thought that a good sign.

After I drove 100+ miles and got to the place where I ordered the batteries (he gave me a GREAT deal, $700 OTD), 3 of the batteries read well above 8, and 3 read about 7.7. I got a refund. Called another shop 15 miles away and got these. I preferred paying the extra $80 and getting better batteries.

Where'd you get them from?

BigOL3 · 12-14-2018, 01:26 PM

Lafayette

rib33024 · 12-14-2018, 01:32 PM

Go test your meter on your truck battery.

BigOL3 · 12-14-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rib33024

Go test your meter on your truck battery .

After changing the battery in meter, it seems to be better but not consistent.

dundeebarnbuggy · 12-14-2018, 01:53 PM

What have you got for a meter?

BigOL3 · 12-14-2018, 02:07 PM

Craftsman meter

ThreeCW · 12-14-2018, 02:19 PM

As suggested, test your meter against a known battery voltage - your vehicle (could be some variance there) or a fresh 9 volt, AA or AAA (etc.) battery to get an idea of the accuracy of your meter. Anything with a DC voltage.

Dundee - Aren't you supposed to be milking cows about now ?

dundeebarnbuggy · 12-14-2018, 02:20 PM

Unless you can return it under warranty, the best thing to do with it is 1 remove/save the leads, and 2, toss into the trash or burn barrel if you have one. A meter that is not repeatable is worse than no meter at all. There are quality meters out there for reasonable money. Klein, Fluke, Amprobe among others come to mind quick. [A clampmeter for AC/DC is really handy on carts!]

dundeebarnbuggy · 12-14-2018, 02:24 PM

[QUOTE=ThreeCW;1568135]Multimeters are like smoke alarms in that you should change your batteries once per year.

Too bad that multimeters do not have a battery self test feature where you could push a button and determine the meter battery voltage ... Fluke are you listening?

My Fluke 325 has a battery indicator. Good thing 'cause I go through a LOT more than 2 batts a year.

12-14-2018, 10:39 AM	#21
BigOL3 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Deep, deep in the heart of Dixie, Kentwood, La. Posts: 443	Re: new batteries voltage Yeah 3CW, in hindsite, I wondered the same thing.

12-14-2018, 01:26 PM	#23
BigOL3 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Deep, deep in the heart of Dixie, Kentwood, La. Posts: 443	Re: new batteries voltage Lafayette

12-14-2018, 01:32 PM	#24
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: new batteries voltage Go test your meter on your truck battery.

12-14-2018, 01:53 PM	#26
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: new batteries voltage What have you got for a meter?

12-14-2018, 02:07 PM	#27
BigOL3 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Deep, deep in the heart of Dixie, Kentwood, La. Posts: 443	Re: new batteries voltage Craftsman meter

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12-14-2018, 02:19 PM	#28
ThreeCW Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: near Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 1,516	Re: new batteries voltage As suggested, test your meter against a known battery voltage - your vehicle (could be some variance there) or a fresh 9 volt, AA or AAA (etc.) battery to get an idea of the accuracy of your meter. Anything with a DC voltage. Dundee - Aren't you supposed to be milking cows about now ?

12-14-2018, 02:20 PM	#29
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: new batteries voltage Unless you can return it under warranty, the best thing to do with it is 1 remove/save the leads, and 2, toss into the trash or burn barrel if you have one. A meter that is not repeatable is worse than no meter at all. There are quality meters out there for reasonable money. Klein, Fluke, Amprobe among others come to mind quick. [A clampmeter for AC/DC is really handy on carts!]

12-14-2018, 02:24 PM	#30
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: new batteries voltage [QUOTE=ThreeCW;1568135]Multimeters are like smoke alarms in that you should change your batteries once per year. Too bad that multimeters do not have a battery self test feature where you could push a button and determine the meter battery voltage ... Fluke are you listening? My Fluke 325 has a battery indicator. Good thing 'cause I go through a LOT more than 2 batts a year.

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