quo vadis Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Good unit that one it’s the one Jiffy uses then puts it on his seat and burns the covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks Griff, that looks almost a carbon copy of the one I have. It's basic but puts a good load on the batts. I always give the battery to be tested a good charge and then leave for a couple of days before testing. If it will hold a charge and handle a load I consider it serviceable. Fingers crossed you only have one iffy battery. Colin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 You can get all sorts of fancy testers - I was looking at some for a few hundred pounds that run all types of tests and can test each cell and provide a print out after. Thing is, despite this a lot will not work with deep cycle marine leisure batteries because they are not measured in the same cold cranking amps as urm cranking batteries are. Sometimes an good old fashion big load on a battery is the best way to test its performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 You could use the voltmeter already fitted to your boat connect one battery at a time with stop button engaged press starter for two or three seconds if volts drop more than 9 volts battery is u s. a leisure battery is designed for producing a low current for a long time with lots of discharging charging cycles. a starter battery a high currant for a short time with no discharging. they are different.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I have one of these, though the resistor isnt enclosed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Wet 1 finger each hand, put said fingers on battery terminals ( 1 each terminal) if the battery lets you live/doesn't tingle after a minute if needs changing. paul 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 I'm familiar with the type you have Gendel, have used them myself before now, but no good for us as I wanted to be able to test batteries in situ, that model of yours is just toooo big for the space under the deckboards Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, grendel said: I have one of these, though the resistor isnt enclosed. My god Jiffy would have his and other people’s eyes out with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 This is how you test batteries..Surely? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 hours ago, grendel said: I have one of these, though the resistor isnt enclosed. Proper job Grendel ................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, LondonRascal said: This is how you test batteries..Surely? stupidity in extremis, I had one explode in the van, pieces of battery and acid were flung in a 10m + radius, I was fortunate, in that I was inside the van and the battery in the engine compartment, it exploded when I turned the starter key, after it had been charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 23 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: This one which Robin sourced. Howard tested it at home last nights, seems to be fine and dandy. We went for this model as it is easier to get into tight spaces with the thing, I have also seen a few boatyards use the same model too. Hope this helps Griff https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-BT91-Battery-Drop-Tester/dp/B000RA14PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532436194&sr=8-1&keywords=sealey+battery+tester Hi Griff, I bought one of those a few years ago and they work very well. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Update - The new starter motor in installed and working a treat. Spinning over the Beta like a gud-un so she is once again firing up without the aid of the glow plugs as it should in this present climate. The starter motor is not very big, it is also at present the wrong colour, this will be rectified soonest Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 The six Leisure batteries have been disconnected and each one in turn load tested - They are all fine which is a relief as they were only installed in Apr 16. This means the gremlin within the system is still there. Howard crewed up Wednesday evening and is onboard till Sunday so I hope to hear more news on his electrical detective work in due course Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Update - The new starter motor in installed and working a treat. Spinning over the Beta like a gud-un so she is once again firing up without the aid of the glow plugs as it should in this present climate. The starter motor is not very big, it is also at present the wrong colour, this will be rectified soonest Griff Yes it should be Nanni Blue! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 No Griff don't bite, Don't go there, - He's trying to wind you up, don't give in to it. Not a jot B0ll0x to it - There never has been and never will be to the best of my knowledge owt french onboard 'B.A' Not when we have our own engineers in Birmingham marinising Kubotas and painting them red Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Mais Griff les bateaux francais sont aussi bien que les anglias. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 I have a one eyed stag (No eye dear) what you are on about Polly. And seeing as we won the war I ain't even going to use google to translate it either! Griff 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 5 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: Update - The new starter motor in installed and working a treat. Spinning over the Beta like a gud-un so she is once again firing up without the aid of the glow plugs as it should in this present climate. The starter motor is not very big, it is also at present the wrong colour, this will be rectified soonest Griff Spraying it might very well null and void it's guarantee so I would not rush the aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, ChrisB said: Spraying it might very well null and void it's guarantee so I would not rush the aesthetics. Quite right Griff. I rushed my aesthetics once... gave myself a nose bleed. :( 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 7 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: No Griff don't bite, Don't go there, - He's trying to wind you up, don't give in to it. Not a jot B0ll0x to it - There never has been and never will be to the best of my knowledge owt french onboard 'B.A' Not when we have our own engineers in Birmingham marinising Kubotas and painting them red Griff Bit closer to Gloucester now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 9 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: No Griff don't bite, Don't go there, - He's trying to wind you up, don't give in to it. Not a jot B0ll0x to it - There never has been and never will be to the best of my knowledge owt french onboard 'B.A' Not when we have our own engineers in Birmingham marinising Kubotas and painting them red Griff Bugger, I was going to donate a fine bottle of French Brandy to the bonded stores of BA, shall have to drink it myself now Shall have to sneak one of these on board when no ones looking instead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Polly said: Mais Griff les bateaux francais sont aussi bien que les anglias. En plus, le maudit moteur de base vient du Japon! Ca marche, quand - même. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Vaughan said: En plus, le maudit moteur de base vient du Japon! Ca marche, quand - même. Coincidentally, their national colour is also Blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 De toute façon je suis surpris de l'homme Yorkshire est prêt à dépenser de l'argent sur la peinture 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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