kerk Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I have an array of unorganized 3.7 batts. If possible, I would like to sort out the weak ones. I don't have a digital multi meter. I do have an analog multi meter, is there a way to check them with it? If so, what setting should I use, and what reading am I looking for? It, like all basic ones, only has a 1.5v and 9v setting on the dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXRich Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The 9V setting would work fine. What tells you if a battery is no good no more is when it no longer takes a charge, or the charge doesn't last as long as it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Moved this thread to the batteries and chargers section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 @FXRich has it correct. You can only check the voltage with the meter. To see how good a battery is, it takes some pretty sophisticated equipment. There are some chargers on the market that will do a charge/discharge cycle to show it's capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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