> Even 'dead' batterys show almost full voltage. One must apply a resistive
> load to a battery to determine if it has usable energy left.
Actually, every DVM/DMM that I've ever used had the load built-in. All you
need to do is apply the leads to the contacts on the battery.
You DO need a resistive load in the circuit to measure current, though.
Just my $0.02CDN.
Leland Jory
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