Yes, most modern multi-meters use some sort of batteries these days. A single 9 volt is the most common battery for most multi-meters. Some multi-meters today have a built battery function (specifically for common household batteries) which will actually put a load on the battery to give you a much more accurate reading under load. Newbies should start with a digital (as opposed to analog) multi-meter though, just for ease of reading. Nice explanation and great video for multi-meter newbies

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

thanks jeff for posting what is useful for people, i believe that many people learned from this vid. just i want to add that when u select voltage measurement u already not using the multimeter internal battery so all multimeters can work in this test.

Thanks for the concepts you have contributed here.

wow thank you very much Woggy Flush! Several of those places are within walking distance of our apartment. This is great!! I will never throw out any more batteries now that the recycling place is so convenient!! Thank you for reminding me to save the planet :D I think Germany is ahead of Canada and USA in this way.

A 1.5 v battery 3/4 used up will still register 1.5 v. How would you check continuity without a battery in the device?

Thanks for the video. I'm cleaning out a house, and for some items i just need a general idea of what it's used for.

Thank you so much! This helped me a lot! I have an upcoming project deadline and I needed to buy a multimeter. There are only a few hardware stores that are nearby so there are not much options. I had to choose between an expensive digital multimeter and an analog one. I was super on a budget and so I bought the analog. I just went to youtube to get some help reading it because I know it might break if I did not use it correctly. Totally a waste of money if it did. So again, thank you! :)

@timconscciensous3570

Жыл бұрын

Wow it doesn't take much to leave you spellbound does it?

Your birthday?! I didn't know that. Happy Birthday to you Geoff! I'll think of a video idea for you. as a quick gift, I just googled this: The following Vancouver locations will take your used batteries for recycling: • Vancouver Batteries: 2192 West Broadway • London Drugs: Most Locations • Leos Camera Supply: 1055 Granville Street • Mountain Co-Op Equipment: 130 West Broadway • WCS Recycling: 1493 Dominion Street • Ikea: Coquitlam and Richmond See you later and all the best!

Actually, you are incorrect when you recommend that someone buy a meter that doesn't use batteries. All pro-level (and even just good) multimeters have batteries. They need them to check continuity. When you check voltage, the batteries aren't used anyway. Your meter is apparently so low-end that it doesn't check continuity. That's not good. Also, you can get a better meter for about 1/2 the price you mentioned. In addition, just reading the voltage of a battery doesn't tell you if the battery is good. To test a battery properly, you have to put it under load when you read the voltage. A battery can read proper voltage and still be bad. There are little tools that cost about $2 that do that. They are very handy. I mean no disrespect but I have to say that this video is an example of why someone who doesn't know what they are talking about should not post instructional videos.

@rodolfojr.villaruz

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, I've opened my low-end multimeter and have seen a slot for two batteries, at first it doesn't seem noticeable but it did have a slot for batteries for continuity test.

@johng5261

6 жыл бұрын

what is that audible thing at the bottom of the dial? isn't that continuity? Maybe there is a place for batteries inside he's not aware of.

@ILuvAyeAye

6 жыл бұрын

I suspect he is Canadian, which might be relevant when discussing the price of a multimeter - I don't know what the conversion rate was when he posted the video, but C$25 is about US$19 now. Gadgets like multimeters might also be more expensive there, but I have no idea if that is true, I just know that price can vary depending on country. Do you know if it is possible to safely test a battery under load with a multimeter? I don't need another gadget, and the process he described is probably more than adequate for what I need, but I'm curious now. I did find the video helpful, but thank you for adding some extra info.

@jefrey5578

5 жыл бұрын

My snapon takes a battery though it is a DMM. Batteries are usually used in higher end units. Crappy ones like what this guy and anyone buying from harbor freight get what they pay for. Multiple decades ago, before DMM's, my analog Snap on had a battery too.

@idespiseallconartists8943

4 жыл бұрын

The Proper Tool for Testing alkaline, acid based, and rechargeable batteries is a "Load Resistance Tester." It doesn't Require any Type of Internal Power source to indicate what Voltage output a battery has... IE: "Excel/VG./G./F./Totally Dead!"

Thanks... this is very helpful.

Checking voltage is only first step, because bed battery after resting can show also ~1.5V

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is correct!

nice, that's a good system Woggyflush! I am not sure where in downtown Vancouver I could return my dead batteries for recycling. maybe the local cellphone shops would have a bin. I go through a lot of batteries for my Zoom H1 and microphones. it's important for me to know the battery levels because I wouldn't want a microphone to stop working during a shoot. hope you have a great week! it is my birthday today :)

I got a few batteries that show 1.5 volts with a meter but fall flat when put into anything, I also got ones that will show 1.2 with a meter but will power stuff no problem, go figure. Load testing is the way to go and testing used batteries is a great idea, I have plenty of 9v batteries that came out of equipment that refused to work and could be considered dead, but testing and reusing them in multimeters yields many hours of service before they are trully dead, so just because it doesn't work in one device doesn't mean its completely drained

good day sir, i would like to ask how to test a car battery using an analog multimeter,. i will really appreciate your answer, and what numbers i shall look at on the meter?? shall i look at the dcv.a meter? or on ac10v meter?,. i am really confused and honestly i have no idea how to use a analog multimeter,.

Next time try with a Load attached to the battery under test to verify the REAL charge status. You can use a 4700 Ohm resistance as a first try, to see if the voltage reading is way down the nomial 1.5V. You can also use a 100 Ohm resistance as Load for 2 sec to see the Voltage value it sits to, and the time needed to recover to the nominal value.

@geoffmobile

7 жыл бұрын

+Donato Greco thank you, good information!

@timconscciensous3570

Жыл бұрын

You're so smart. Meow Meow!

Good job geoff.keep up the good work

@geoffmobile

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Norman! All the best!

Thanks for the tutorial!

@geoffmobile

5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome :D

How do you check for continuity?

im from Philippines 🇵🇭 sir thanks to your teaching online god bless you sir.

@geoffmobile

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruben, thanks, best wishes and take care!

how do we check the amp draw? what i want to know is how can i get 6A out of using batteries for a laser diode 1.5W to 6W laser diode so how many battery what is the formula to figure this out>? ?

this is great. thanks!!! what if my "tester" also has BATT on it? does that mean it's specifically for batteries? is that different than DC???

@geoffmobile

Жыл бұрын

I'd check out the manual for your tester to see what it says about the BATT mode. thanks!

having batteries is for testing resistance. you're only right in that you dont need batteries to test anything else. so honestly its just best to get a multimeter that takes batteries (really you'll be hard pressed finding one that doesnt) and then if you dont plan on needing to check continuity (resistance), then simply dont put batteries in it.

Thank you!!

wot does the hold button do plse???

Thank you Bro for Sharing this with us

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're most welcome :) Cheers!! Geoff

Easy enough for an ol dude to follow...

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter!

Understand this but what setting do you need to put the meter on to the check if the NiMH rechargable battery is any where near the milliamps ( power ) it is supposed to be?..

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

Les edwards : Testing NiMH cells is a bit tricky, because they have a very flat discharge curve. That means they maintain a more-or-less constant voltage until they're just about completely discharged. That's a good thing -- it's what you want in a battery -- but it makes it hard to know how close to empty they are, because whether they're 20% discharged or 80% discharged, the voltage is about the same. Anyway, you asked about how to test NiMH cells. The answer is, you test them the same way you'd test any other type of cell (e.g., alkaline). Using any voltmeter (i.e., multimeter set to measure voltage) -- preferably a digital one because they're much more precise -- measure the voltage of the cell _while the cell is under load._ That means a resistance has to be applied to the terminals of the cell. I prefer to load cells heavily when testing them -- that way, I know I'm seeing the cell at its worst, and if it can pass my harsh test, it can handle anything. So I use a 1-ohm power resistor. Put the resistor across the terminals of the cell and measure the voltage. If my NiMH cells show a voltage of at least 1.0 volts, I know they're good. Even .9 volts is OK. Below that, the cell may still be useful, depending on the application, but I will keep my eye on it, and it may be headed for the recycling bin before long. (Anything below .8 volts gets tossed out.) If the cell measures 1.0 volts when under a 1-ohm load, it will be putting out 1 ampere of current (in accordance with Ohm's Law). (1 amp = 1,000 milliamps.) If the cell measures .9 volts when under load, it's putting out 900 milliamps. I also like to completely discharge my rechargeable cells from time to time. (I do this by attaching the 1-ohm resistor to the cell terminals and just letting it sit for a few hours.) This helps to reduce the cells' internal resistance, which in turn maximizes the amount of current and power they can put out.

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

Not sure why KZread no longer allows me to insert line feeds to separate my paragraphs. It's much harder to read this way. >:-(

i think the voltage of the battery will be easy to read,if you set your multimeter to 5v DCV. you will read on your multimeter on the scale of 0 to 10DCV,A. if you test a 1.5v dc battery,the pointer should go on 1 and above if its good. and 1 below if its bad or used.

@geoffmobile

9 жыл бұрын

Richard Guinto thanks for the suggestion Richard :)

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

***** Well, 5 volts MAY BE the lowest available scale for that meter. But yeah, without putting the cell (battery) under a significant load, the open-circuit voltage is pretty meaningless.

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

+Reggie Wallace : No need to get your panties in a bunch. I was speaking in general terms (note my use of the phrase "MAY BE", which I even capitalized for emphasis). But yes., on closer (much closer) inspection of the video, I can see (just barely) that this particular meter does indeed have a 2.5 volt range. So yeah, for testing individual cells (i.e., 1.5-volt "batteries"), you would indeed want to use the meter's 2.5 volt setting for the most precise measurement.

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

+Reggie Wallace : I watched the video a long time ago. At the time, I didn't notice (or care) what the lowest range was. And all I said in my more recent comment was that 5 volts MAY have been the lowest range. Not that it necessarily was. Turns out it wasn't. But it could have been. It's not inconceivable that a meter might have 5 volts as its lowest range, making my comment correct, because I said it MAY be. Either way, does that really offend you that much? If so, I suggest that you need to get a life. So now my question to you is: Why do you feel the need to be such a dick?

@Milesco

8 жыл бұрын

+Reggie Wallace : No, I admit no such thing,. but when all is said and done, who gives a shit? Seriously, dude, you need counseling. Get help. I mean it.

my pleasure Geoff! and yes, protecting the environment is very important in Germany. But when my girl-friend and I visited British Columbia in 2011 (my God, already 2 years ago!!), we noticed the blue recycling boxes everywhere. So, I think, Canada protects the planet, too. And I have read a document called "Vancouver Eco Plan 2020" which proposes the goal of making Vancouver, B.C. to the greenest city on Earth. A very noble goal!

@megamus3

Жыл бұрын

Global warming is hyped up childish nonsense. The planet is just fine , stop spreading childish, non scientific left wing,scaremongering disinformation. Oh what! You can't help it, your little institutionalised brain won't let you..ok.

Nice video, but a bit misleading. Testing a battery with a multimeter can mislead the unwary. The problem is that the open-circuit voltage of a battery can be very close to the nominal (rated) value of the battery, yet the battery can still be no-good. So a nominal 9 Volt battery can produce 9 Volts when tested with the multimeter, and look OK, but in-fact be no-good and ready for recycling. Likewise, a 1.5 Volt battery can produce 1.5 volts when tested with the multimeter, and look OK, but in-fact be no-good and ready for recycling. How so? I hear you ask. Well, _as a battery ages - from use, or through self-discharge during storage or service, the internal chemistry of the battery changes and the remaining ability of the battery to produce electricity declines and the battery's internal resistance increases_. When measuring the battery voltage with a Voltmeter (i.e. a multimeter set to Volts), only a very tiny current is being drawn by the meter and the battery's internal resistance has virtually no-effect on the effective battery-Voltage. But when actually in-use, a battery has to produce Voltage *and* current (current is typically measured either in milli-Amps or Amps) and then the internal resistance *can* have a significant effect on the output Voltage, it most definitely *will* significantly affect the output voltage, if the battery's internal resistance is high. *The answer is to measure the battery Voltage **_at the same time_** as the battery is producing current under-load*. That's what a battery-tester does. Multimeters are very useful, but one has to understand how to interpret the measurements. I wouldn't be without a multimeter - I have several, but I also have a battery-tester. I think everyone who uses batteries should have one. They're quick, cheap and very useful. See the following page for a detailed explanation of battery testing and the importance of battery internal resistance. www.physics.udel.edu/~watson/phys345/class/04-battery-testers.html

@juntjoonunya9216

9 жыл бұрын

Curious, if a dead or almost dead battery has developed internal resistance, wouldn't that directly be reflected in a low voltage in which case you'd get a low voltage reading which would be sufficient in testing without needing a additional resistor to place a load on the battery for testing? Thanks

@questioneverything6860

9 жыл бұрын

juntjoo nunya "if a dead or almost dead battery has developed internal resistance, wouldn't that directly be reflected in a low voltage in which case you'd get a low voltage reading which would be sufficient in testing without needing a additional resistor to place a load on the battery for testing?" - No. In the real world, batteries are generally used in a wide range of applications by circuits that demand current and the terminal voltage is what causes the current to flow. The internal resistance of the battery causes a voltage drop at the terminals and limits the available current. A perfect voltmeter draws zero current. Most modern voltmeters, including DMMs have very high input resistance and draw tiny currents. Even moving-coil (analogue meters often draw only ~50 microamperes FSD [on a 10 volt scale, this means an input resistance of 200kOhms], while DVMs and DMMs typically offer an input resistance of 10 megOhms on all ranges - some much higher). In consequence, a voltmeter is intended to measure the available voltage, as if nothing was connected to the battery. This means that measuring doesn't disturb the circuit significantly and the voltmeter measures the open circuit voltage (or very close to it). Except, that this isn't how batteries are used. In the real world, batteries are generally used in a wide range of applications by circuits that demand current and the terminal voltage is what causes the current to flow. The internal resistance of the battery causes a voltage drop at the terminals and limits the available current to operate the device. Many modem electronic devices possess circuitry to measure battery capacity and will indicate that an aging battery is close to empty (because the battery is supplying current). Whether it's a LED torch, a radio, a GPS etc., all circuits demand current and that's a problem for an aging battery. Due to the increasing internal resistance of the battery, the battery terminal voltage drops as soon current (measured in Amps) is drawn from the battery. A load resistance imitates actual use and places a significant load upon the battery (it draws current). As batteries age, their internal resistance increases, which means that the ability of the battery to deliver current declines as this internal resistance changes (a result of chemical changes within the battery). So measuring a battery's terminal voltage that isn't supplying current is useless & utterly misleading. The only way to assess the health of a battery is to measure the battery in the circuit while it is operating the device of interest. Second-best is a purpose-made battery checker or a a home-made load-circuit and a voltmeter / DMM.

@geoffmobile

9 жыл бұрын

Question Everything thank you for the detailed information! very interesting :)

@questioneverything6860

9 жыл бұрын

geoffmobile I do my best.

@janusg8680

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Could you recommend me a good battery tester for alkaline and Ni-MH batteries?

U need to explain more about terminal connection because there is a difference

nice video

Hi Geoff, very professional equipment you've got! I must admit I use a simpler approach. I've got 2 boxes: box # 1 for the full batteries (I put them there just after I bought them in the store), and box # 2 for the empty batteries (from time to time, I bring the empty batteries back to the store, which has a public recycling box for batteries = saving the planet). How do I know whether a battery is empty...? Simple. If the electric device (say, my bed-side alarm clock) stops functioning;-)

I was under the impression that taking a reading alone is not sufficient to check the battery but that the voltage should be checked with a 100 ohms resistor in place? Any replies on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks

@joshuaewalker

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct. However, it doesn't have to be a 100 ohm resistor. It could be any value resistor. You measure the amperage of the battery through the resistive load and then multiply the milliamps by the ohms to get the actual voltage of the battery. If using a 100 ohm resistor you would want to see a measure of 15 milliamps since 100 ohms × 15 mA = 1.5v. Most cheap digital multimeters have a built-in battery test function that use a 375 ohm resistor. With a resistive load of 375 ohms a measure of 4.0 mA is a perfect 1.5 volt battery and a measure of 24 mA is a perfect 9V battery. Naturally, if a 1.5V alkaline cell should measure 4.0mA then a 3V lithium cell (since it is double the voltage) should measure double the milliamps at 8.0mA.

bad batteries can show full voltage sometimes. measuring voltage is not a real test of battery's condition.

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I usually use this method to eliminate obviously dead ones, and give the full voltage ones a try. Cheers, Geoff

What's Radio Shack? Jk very informative didn't know I could test them this way. Thanks for sharing

@geoffmobile

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you HC! Radio Shack was a store that sold electronics parts that was popular in the late 20th century in North America. It was acquired by "the Source" in Canada. I am not sure if the Radio Shack brand still exists anywhere.

Unfortunately, a simple voltage test is not always reliable in testing for bad cells. The only reliable test is one where a load is applied. Some have suggested a 100 ohm resistor in parallel to the meter. There are also some battery testers that apply a load or a pulsed load, which provide quite reliable results.

@geoffmobile

Жыл бұрын

Thank you F16 for the insight! Much appreciated

Wow. Lots of inaccurate or inadequate information here. 1. An analog meter doesn't need a battery to measure voltage or current. It DOES need one to measure resistance, however. (Frankly, though, in this day and age, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't use a digital meter.) 2. An open circuit test of the battery's voltage, without putting a load on the battery, won't give you a very useful reading of the battery's actual capacity remaining. A battery can be nearly dead and still appear to have a pretty good open circuit voltage. Therefore, to properly test a battery, you need to put a substantial LOAD on it while measuring the voltage. You didn't do this here. 3. A car battery (12 volts) has nowhere near enough voltage to cause an electric shock. There is no risk to your health by testing a car battery yourself. However, proper methods (beyond the scope of this brief comment) must be used in order to get an accurate reading.

@geoffmobile

9 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you Captain Quirk! I wonder if there is a way to put a load on the battery by using my analog multimeter?

@Milesco

9 жыл бұрын

geoffmobile: Sure is, but you'll need a few things that you can get from your local electronics store. 1. A battery holder that can hold one or more AA cells (or whatever size battery you're trying to test) 2. A 1-ohm power resistor (10 watts) 3. Alligator clips (the more, the better) 4. Wire (say, 14 or 16 gauge) Cut a few lengths of wire (say at least four lengths of wire, around 8 inches each) and strip the ends. Solder each end of each wire to an alligator clip. (Jumper wires like these are always useful in electronics projects -- I have at least half a dozen.) If you don't have a soldering iron, you can just wind the end of the wire around the attachment screw on the alligator clip and tighten it with a small screwdriver, but soldering is better. Put the battery that you're testing in the battery holder, and using your jumper wires, connect it to the voltmeter. This will give you the open circuit voltage reading, which by itself is not very relevant to the actual condition of the battery, but it at least gives you a starting reference point. Then use another pair of jumper wires to connect the 1-ohm power resistor in PARALLEL with the battery and the voltmeter. This creates a heavy enough load that you can get an accurate reading of the battery's condition. The voltage will drop, but that will tell you how the battery can perform under real-world conditions. Have fun!

@geoffmobile

9 жыл бұрын

Captain Quirk Nice thanks for the detailed instructions!!! :D

@Milesco

9 жыл бұрын

geoffmobile: You're welcome! :-)

thx

This will not tell you if the battery is good. Only would tell you it's tasting voltage. You have to test battery under load.

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

thank u!

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

most welcome :) Thanks for watching!

batt also have volt drop witch when they are hooked to a load that is how to really test them. just saying ,,,nice vid

@geoffmobile

8 жыл бұрын

+MrGarcon98 thank you MrGarcon98, yes you are correct!

@bitTorrenter

3 жыл бұрын

Presumably then depending how big load is you will get a different reading. But what has that got to do with capacity remaining? You have Volts, Amps, Watts, Amp Hours, Watt Hours. What is the best technique?

Even a drained out batter will still show 1.5 v , you need to check current as well as voltage to check for the condition of the battery

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

downloads.thesource.ca/221/2211323/Manuals/manual.pdf This link is for your meter's operator's manual. It shows on the link for the seller of the meter you have, that you provided above. I'm glad you found out about the battery inside your meter because it will corrode and ruin it if you do not change it periodically.

@geoffmobile

10 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, Thanks specialks1953. I seem to have missed that when I bought it. Yes you are correct. I have verified with the paper manual that came with my unit. However, the manual says the batteries are not included and yet I did not put in the batteries, and the DC voltage testing still worked. Perhaps the battery is not needed for DCV, or there was one included?

@specialks1953

10 жыл бұрын

geoffmobile geoffmobile, It may or may not have batteries in it from the manufacturer even when they say "batteries not included". That way you can't get mad if the batteries are crap and don't last long. - - - Pay attention to detail. Notice I stated to function properly your meter requires batteries? Some meters will give DC voltage readings without installing batteries in them but proper function of a meter means it should properly function in all ranges. - - I suggest that you verify if batteries are or are not in the meter at some point to prevent the corrosion I mentioned, THAT would likely ruin All functions. - For the record, You may be correct in that the meter will check batteries without a battery inside it. - - I assure you that the ohms function will not work without a power source in the meter.

Oh my goodness heaven to mergetroid stage left even I'm amazed meow meow!

@geoffmobile

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by!

To check batteries AA or AAA use OHM not DC-V

YAWN!!!!! Five minutes to explain how to touch a probe against a terminal!!!!!!! And he even repeats it for the AAA size!!!!!!!!!! With a digital meter it doesn't even matter which way around you touch them; + to - just gives a minus readout.

@mybigtrombone

9 жыл бұрын

***** Sorry about that. I must have dozed off.

Hi, I would be careful, as you can seriously hurt yourself (electrocute) with a car battery. Don't you know, batteries are Direct Current? If you don't know the basics of electronics I would say don't do it yourself, just bring it to a shop and have a professional do it.

or just put it in a device that takes only one battery (don't want to mix them) and see if it turns on. money saved=)

Incredible that you have wasted all this time and bandwidth without really saying what voltage is considered low or too low to work. 1.4 compared to 1.5 seems almost the same. I would have thought 1.4 is an almost full battery.

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding this info. Best regards, Geoff

They need to be tested under load. You could have a 9v battery that measures over 9v but could be unusable.

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@zulutangoxray

2 жыл бұрын

@@geoffmobile You keep thanking people for explaining why you're video is useless at best. Why not just delete this video and make a new one where you instruct others properly?

lol this guy

Ah...........I have never seen or heard of a multi meter that does not use batteries

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Surely you want to test for resistance, that is what drops off when the battery goes right? Why even bother testing its voltage to start with?

@geoffmobile

7 жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct, thank you Rob! How can you test resistance using a multimeter?

How to find AC VOLT

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't know the answer to that question, perhaps another viewer could help?

dude y are u reading on on range 250 when u are on DCV?

I'm sure you meant recycle dead batteries, and not throw away 😀

it has a needle -isn't that dangerous?

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Yes should be used under adult supervision.

wrong put a 100 ohm resistor in then test them under load

@geoffmobile

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

i think this guy has a mouth full of batteries and may have been eating all his old batteries!

Radio shack?

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was purchased from a store called "Radio Shack". they have since rebranded to "The Source" in Canada.

@millenium2003

3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffmobile Ok it went bankrupt where i am from.

this helped

Hello

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there!

Am don't show reading

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't understand your question?

Why is everyone jumping on or carrying on about putting it under a load? Its. AA/AAA battery, check the voltage, if it isn't in range or if its not working per say a remote, throw it away and put in another. Christ, its a stupid 1.5 volt battery. Worry if you put in one or two more batteries and it still isn't working. Then the problem is deeper. However i would like to add something that apparently is confusing some people. On these analog meters, there is a multiplier that is used. When he checks the battery, needle goes up to 150. Its just a number, the multuplier needed is .01. 150 x .01 = 1.5 I swear people just want to sound smart and go on about anything. Its a stupid AA battery. Nothing fancy. A dead one is .75, volts, reliabilty is being lost below 1.1 volts. Like when you have to keep pushing the button on your remote for tv before it changes channel. Maybe because the voltage threshold is 1.3 volts for it to work properly. So yes, everyone beieves the battery is dead at 1.1 volts when testing. Not hard to figure out and I for one wont be sitting for an hour dinking with it and putting it under a load.

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Duane! Best wishes, Geoff :)

Ah, the multimeter you have here is a rip off, it doesn't measure resistance like the scale implies.

all the battery's showing 1.5 v are not good battries.......

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for commenting!

@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE

4 жыл бұрын

@@geoffmobile LOL... thank you for the useless video you don't know what you are doing to test batteries dude. Yer LUCKY you got 1/4 mil views for such a useless video

WRONG!!! 🤣🤣

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for commenting!

The blind leading the blind.

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks anyways for your comment :)

Wrong and incorrect information. A nearly flat battery can still measure the voltage printed on the battery.

@geoffmobile

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the correction. Best regards

Useless video. Explains nothing.

@geoffmobile

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching anyways!

Your information is almost worthless, it is a shame that people keep posting information about a subject they don't really understand. You cannot properly check a battery without a load! Your overly simplified testing will reveal a dead battery, there are many times a battery will indicate a good voltage under no load, but in actual use it won't work. As an example I have a 9 volt battery sitting on my desk, using your simple method it tests 8.94 volts, how about that, there's lots of life left in that battery! Now we test it the way you should, under a load, now it tests 2.83 volts, all its really good for is the recycling bin. Another example, take your car to a mechanic and ask to get your car battery tested, they will bring out a machine that has a huge resistor that places a heavy load on your car battery to tell the operator about your car's battery health, that is the only way to properly test your car's battery. Testing a battery without a load will often fool you, to properly test a battery you must use a load!

@geoffmobile

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your detailed comment. Thank you G56AG!

I've got this brand new Southwire Analog Multimeter 10010S exactly as the one you have got in the KZread video below and I have it set on 1.5 BATT with red touching the + and the black touching the - on the 1,5 V SONY newly purchased battery, also I tested it on a new PHILIPS and DURACELL 1,5 V batteries as well. The red arrow on the multimeter display seems dead and does not react to any of the batteries, not even on a lawnmower 12V battery (with a 10V setting). I did get the arrow move to 6 reading between good and bad only ONCE (just once) quite magically, only once, but never again. What's wrong with this brand new unit? Should I bring it back to the store and buy a different brand? On the back it says INTERTEK 4007177 and NO.1303056708. I was careful enough to not use it on a wrong setting and today is the first time I used it, on a 1,5V battery (3 different brands) and I get(almost) no life or usage out of this analog multimeter. When I touch both sticks together the red arrow in the display does not go to zero. I have lost manual instructions for this unit, but it is brand new. It just I kept it like for 8+ years and only tried to use it today. It's been enclosed in a safe plastic box and no humidity exposure. Does it run on batteries? I can't find any reasonable lid for battery replacement on it. After showing no life on a 1,5V battery (the brown switch set on 1.5V BATT = black area) this unit suddenly started showing a reading which came to almost 8 at the red scale and just below 200 40 just above it. I have no idea how to read or understand this reading? And why does this unit shows no life most of the time and then occasionally revives itself? Should I buy a more serious unit of another manufacturer brand? SOUTHWIRE manufacturer did not bother to provide a video and online instruction manual... I suspect they sold all the dysfunctional ones to Walmart and we have bought one which does not work as new....

@geoffmobile

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, I believe the multimeter does take batteries, maybe your unit's battery is dead?

@tomaud

Жыл бұрын

@@geoffmobile Haha, not that simple, while the battery is new, I replaced it with another new and tested battery, just to make sure, and the unit still won't work.