buying new 12v nicd charger

jbroc · 03-22-2009

suggestion was made to test old batteries before putting into new charger. How do you test the old batteries. jbroc

Mike · 03-25-2009

Hi jbroc. You can use a voltmeter to test your old batteries. Even when discharged, they should read just a little above the battery's rating. For instance, if you have an 12V battery it should read about 13V on the voltmeter or so. If it reads properly, you probably have a good battery.

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Mike Tool Tech Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 169	Hi jbroc. You can use a voltmeter to test your old batteries. Even when discharged, they should read just a little above the battery's rating. For instance, if you have an 12V battery it should read about 13V on the voltmeter or so. If it reads properly, you probably have a good battery.