ÜberFly Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 A neighbor of mine gave me a 12v battery charger and said he was "pretty sure" it worked... How can I test it to see if it in fact does (as at his point in time I don't have an extra battery sitting around to charge)?! I took it b/c I figure I could use it if I purchased an electric (fishing) motor at some point in the future... Peter Quote
Nick0Danger Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 plug it in and use a multimeter, to see if you get voltage, than you can see if you get the right amps with a clamp on amp meter (have it hooked to a battery) if its a trickle charger (slow charger) is should be below 5 amps, normally closer to 2. Quote
ÜberFly Posted May 17, 2010 Author Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks, I guess I have to see if I know someone with a multimeter as I do not possess one... I think it is an adjustable charger (6v & 12v with two choices of either 5 or 10 amps for th 12v), but I'm not sure... P plug it in and use a multimeter, to see if you get voltage, than you can see if you get the right amps with a clamp on amp meter (have it hooked to a battery) if its a trickle charger (slow charger) is should be below 5 amps, normally closer to 2. Quote
alan2 Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 A neighbor of mine gave me a 12v battery charger and said he was "pretty sure" it worked... How can I test it to see if it in fact does (as at his point in time I don't have an extra battery sitting around to charge)?! I took it b/c I figure I could use it if I purchased an electric (fishing) motor at some point in the future... Peter You'd sure need a long extension cord for out there on a lake. And an outlet. Quote
ÜberFly Posted May 17, 2010 Author Posted May 17, 2010 Yeah, yeah!! To charge the battery!! LoL P You'd sure need a long extension cord for out there on a lake. And an outlet. Quote
ladystrange Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 take it to Canadian Tire and get someone to check it with a multimeter or your friendly back yard mechanic or electrician Quote
Nick0Danger Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 where abouts in NW calgary are you? toss me a PM i may be able to come by. Quote
jack Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 You'd sure need a long extension cord for out there on a lake. And an outlet. OR a current bush. j Quote
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