Forget the Battery Tester. Buy a Multimeter Instead. I found this “Traveller” brand 100 amp battery tester at the local Tractor Supply farm store. They were having a big sale and it was $17.95 and I ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about your car, the primary power generator in your mind may be the engine. It's true that the engine is responsible for ...

A while ago, I came across the BT-168 Battery Tester. It seems to be cheap and widely available. Because I wanted to see what’s inside, I decided to order one from an online seller, and managed to get ...

The importance of calibration for all electronic test equipment. The main reason why such equipment must be regularly calibrated. The pros and cons of self-calibration or using outside services. It’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing more annoying than checking the time on your wall clock and realizing the battery's already dead, or plopping down on your ...

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Numerous gadgets, from remote controls to hearing aids, depend on small batteries. It’s vital to know when these batteries are close to being drained so they can be substituted before they’re fully ...

About three times a day, Rich Benoit gets a call to his auto shop, The Electrified Garage, from the owner of an older Tesla Model S whose car battery has begun to fail. The battery, which used to ...