[Novalug] Can I test a UPS battery?

Dan Arico dan_arico@aricosystems.com
Thu May 10 10:44:15 EDT 2007


On Thu May 10 2007 10:35 am, Beartooth wrote:

>  	I want to know whether the currently idle battery has
> enough life left to put into service, or whether it would be
> better to replace it now, before I do.
>
>  	Is there a cheap and simple gadget I can use? Or would an
> ordinary garage be able to test it for me? Should I let it sit
> and recharge overnight, or test it as is?

Basically, what you need to do is charge it and then put a load on it to 
see how long it will last. I'd use light bulbs.

Dan Arico

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