electronics halfwit needs help

[bulldog2k]

I seem to have amassed the European 9volt mountain in my fron room. How can I accurately judge how much life is left in each - would it necessitate buying a multimeter or is there a cheaper and easier way

Actually when I think about it, I have got access to a multimeter if I need to...

 

[Kitch]

I know it probably means buying another 9v but most of the duracell plus 9vs have battery testers in the packaging.

 

[bulldog2k]

Guess that serves me right for buying Energizer Ultra's doesn't it

Cheers buddy

 

[Tom Allen]

Like Kitch says, the battery tester from a duracell pack is the best. You need to put the battery under load to check it's condition.

 

[Rabies]

If you object to buying more batteries to test a battery, then get a battery tester instead Shouldn't cost more than a fiver.

Battery testers differ from multimeters in that they place a load on the battery when measuring it, because even mostly dead batteries may read close to nominal voltage when unloaded.

 

[Skeet]

Apply battery to tip of your tongue, or that of a volunteer.
Try a fresh battery...then teh others, to guage how juicy they are.

You may find that your toungue gets a little numb after a while...this is normal...so do it in small batches..or use a selection of small bitches..its all about the "Jump Factor"

Anyone interested in some 9.6V rechargeables?

 

[tiza5ive]

or use a selection of small bitches..

may be interested in some of these tho Skeet

p.s congrats on the new arrival

 

[Lucky]

what you got Gaz?
E-mail me.
Ta.

 

[Edd Hobday]

Originally posted by Skeetmaster


Anyone interested in some 9.6V rechargeables?

Might be interested....whats the deal?

-EDD

 

[Skeet]

Originally posted by tiza5ive
may be interested in some of these tho Skeet

p.s congrats on the new arrival

Yep...gonna be running Skeets-Bitches, alongside Skeets- Paintball!

Cheers for the congrats.

Right...JAVA 9.6V (meaning, thats what they deliver, rather than the usual 8.4V on rechargeables.

Comig from the States..

Heres the spiel:

The Java rechargeables have one distinct advantage over most rechargeable 9vs... They go to a full 9.6V instead of 9 volts. This means you can get up to 20,000 shots out of 1 full charge and the Javas can be recharged over 700 times! For this type of price, you'd be crazy to use regular throw-away batteries!

Look to work out around £9 each.