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Tinstar
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Sep 15, 2017

Tell me if I'm doing this right with my multimeter (UPDATE)

I'm trying to measure the parasitic drain on my battery. I know how to do it with a multimeter but I'm not positive about the digital reading after the measurement. I've got my meter set to DC cu...
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clotus
Explorer
Sep 15, 2017
13.4 volts? Seems too high. A fully charged 12-volt battery sits at or around 12.7 volts. For more accuracy I would let the battery rest a bit before you start testing.

That being said your testing was probably "close enough for government work."

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