13. Load Testing The Batteries
• Load test battery with an automotive type load tester. This test puts
an ampere load on the batteries and measures the voltage at the same
time.
• If voltage drops too low on the meter, this would indicate that the
batteries are weak or discharged.
• A fully charged good battery should test in the good or green range of
the meter. Load testing can identify dead cells, broken or
disconnected plates, weak cells and charge status.
• This is good test, however it can only detect these types of failures.
• Most load testers require putting a load on the batteries for 10
seconds.
• Load testing may not detect all short run time issues.
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