A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle. Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

“Saved me from having to purchase a new battery,” said one shopper. As with your personal health care, preventative maintenance goes a long way in ensuring the dependability of your vehicle. A battery ...

The Topdon BT200 Battery and Charging System Tester showed up at exactly the right time. I’ve gotten a couple of sporadic check engine lights from a low-voltage code with no noticeable difficulty ...

So many of our daily gadgets rely on batteries. From something as small as a computer mouse to the bulky units needed to run a car, we can't seem to get away from our need for them. That's why it can ...

A while ago, I came across the BT-168 Battery Tester. It seems to be cheap and widely available. Because I wanted to see what’s inside, I decided to order one from an online seller, and managed to get ...

Measuring rise time for a power source. Voltage vs. time signals measurements via a scope. A practical setup for battery testing. I was recently asked a question about a dc power supply, aka a voltage ...

Car batteries fail without warning from the visible signs most drivers recognize. The internal chemical degradation that causes failure is invisible from the outside until the battery can no longer ...

The importance of calibration for all electronic test equipment. The main reason why such equipment must be regularly calibrated. The pros and cons of self-calibration or using outside services. It’s ...