What type of equipment is best to use for low-voltage test of battery cells? What is an electronic load, and how does it work? How to overcome a major limitation with the low-voltage-discharge test.

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

Battery cell voltage is the most fundamental measurement made on the cell. While on the surface measuring voltage seems easy, challenges and accuracy considerations must be understood before your cell ...

If your bike didn't start up this morning, or if you are simply wondering how to check the condition of your old battery before it gives out on you, the answer lies ahead. There are many ways to test ...

Although your vehicle's battery is essential to its operation, it's also easy to forget about—or at least take for granted—when everything is running smoothly. That, of course, changes when your ...

A quick calculation: To estimate a battery’s internal resistance, you can use a simple voltage-drop method when the ...

We know, we know. Generally speaking, you should try and switch your household devices over to rechargeable cells rather than using disposable alkaline batteries. But while they might seem ...