Introduction

Relax.  Nobody's going to ask you to count how many electrons are in one amp or make you draw a picture of a copper atom from memory.

Instead, we're here to look at practical ways to diagnose and repair common battery and battery charger problems.

No brainer, right? Apparently not. Currently, a huge number of battery-related products are returned to retailers and manufacturers because they do not work properly after being installed.  The problem is, there is nothing wrong with most of the returned components! They may not be working properly, but it isn't because they're bad from the box.

They don't work because there is another problem that must be corrected first - We must learn how to properly use them!

Most of the difficulty can be avoided by learning and using a few test procedures that are guaranteed to locate the true cause of battery-related problems.

The procedures aren't rocket science.  All they require is a few basic tools, a little practice, and consistency in repeating them on each job.  Learn them well, and enjoy longer lasting and more efficient products.

Tools and Equipment You Need

• A quality Digital Multimeter with 10 megohm input impedance
• Test lead assortment
• A Volt-Amp tester with carbon pile load tester
• Hydrometer or Refractometer
• Low Amp Probe
• Schumacher Battery Charger
• Willingness to Learn!

Not familiar with all of these? You will be soon!  These are the basic tools you'll need to take the guesswork out of battery diagnosis.