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Feeder 12Volt battery tester #7301023 09/29/18 09:54 PM
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anyone know where I can find one? Had one and lost it - I googled it and cannot find one to buy Thanks


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Mumme's in Hondo used to keep them on the shelf.


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Get yourself a backup light from the auto parts. Stick the wire on one side of the battery and the light on the other. If it is bright it is good. If it is dim it needs a charge. If it don't shine at all it is DOA.

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If you keep a spare 12v motor just touch the wires to the battery to see if it will run.


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Re: Feeder 12Volt battery tester [Re: stxranchman] #7301117 09/30/18 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted By: stxranchman
If you keep a spare 12v motor just touch the wires to the battery to see if it will run.

That's what we do.


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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: Feeder 12Volt battery tester [Re: stxranchman] #7301151 09/30/18 02:10 AM
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Mumme's in Hondo used to keep them on the shelf.


this is what I am after - thanks!

This one shows at what level the battery is charged -


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Cheap voltmeter from Home Depot, Lowe’s or any hardware store. More useful than a single purpose tool


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$6 will get you a volt meter at Harbor Freight, it is what I have used for the last 20 years.


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Been using one of these for years. Tests all batteries. Stays in the truck 24x7.

Gardner Bender GBT-500A Analog Battery Tester for 1.5 V Button Cell / 22.5 Photo/AA / AAA / 12 V / 9 V/Lantern Cells & More, Leads, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BOBZJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZSfSBbY58GXV7

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