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How to test auxiliary batteries for amperage?

bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Explorer II
I need a way to test a pair of six volt Trojan 105's wired in series and setting in my shop.
Has anyone a method of amp testing batteries that are on the bench?
I can't think of anything 12 volt that will pull a lot of current that is readily available to use as a test load.
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donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Just like testing a 12 volt battery. A giant resistor, a period of time to apply the load, and a way to read the voltage. Oh thats right, its called a load tester.

MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
Inverter load, starter motor engine disabled.

Wluldn't an accurate hydrometer reading work?

2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Other than an inverter, I can't either.
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