Best way to test batteries?

[Paul P]

What is the best way to test batteries?



For a 24 volt trolling motor, if one battery is good and is bad how will the charge last ... less than half of typical? Should both batteries be replaced rather than just 1?

 

[Jim B]

Check the link below, explains the proper battery maint for a deep cycle battery. This info applies to any flooded cell deep cycle battery.



As far as replacement goes, yes i would replace them in pairs.




http://www.trojanbattery.com/Tech-Support/BatteryMaintenance.aspx

 

[Greg Meyer]

To test... take to an auto parts store.

 

[fatrap]

First you get yerself a Muslim terrorist.

Next you get your batteries n a set of jumper cables.

Wet the terrorist in the nether regions of his body

ask questions of terrorist.

apply jumper cables to hanging nether region

If anwsers are obtained quickly your batteries are good.

 

[Greg Meyer]

LOL at Fatrap... But, I would add test twice to be sure... see if answers are fully consistent.