What kind of meters do I need to test my atty's AND batts, and where do I get them??

[VPDownunder]

This is the same one though I won mine in an auction for $5.99
New Pocket Digital Multimeter - AC/DC 400VAC - eBay, Meters, Electrical, Industrial. (end time 11-Aug-10 22:17:52 AEST)

[misterD]

This is the same one though I won mine in an auction for $5.99
New Pocket Digital Multimeter - AC/DC 400VAC - eBay, Meters, Electrical, Industrial. (end time 11-Aug-10 22:17:52 AEST)

that would be like $23
too much money! i can get almost a 1/4 of a Buzz for that price!! i'll learn the voltage as i go i guess...

[VPDownunder]

Like I said that's not what I paid but if you just do a search on ebay for multimeters you'll find a pile of cheapies.

[DaKnight]

To test the battery it should have a load on it. Some, not all batteries may show the correct voltage when fully charged but soon as a current draw is put on it, it can drop rather quicker than normal if the battery is weak.
A battery tester with a built in load is invaluable around the house. My mallory meter paid for itself hundreds of times over throughout the yr's.

[magz]

To test the battery it should have a load on it. Some, not all batteries may show the correct voltage when fully charged but soon as a current draw is put on it, it can drop rather quicker than normal if the battery is weak.
A battery tester with a built in load is invaluable around the house. My mallory meter paid for itself hundreds of times over throughout the yr's.

I don't really understand what you mean.... this is something specifically to do with the tester, not the battery, right? Will it say it on the packaging? Are these types more expensive?

[jude8753]

I just bought the digital one at our Harbor Freight, but I haven't gotten around to reading or testing anything. Every time we go there we use our coupons and pick up those free little flashlights, They work great BTW.

[magz]

...coupons?