Re: Battery Load Testing

[Joe <spam@xxxxxxxxx>]

JoeRaisin wrote:
> When performing PM services, how you you guys load test sealed lead acid
> batteries?
>
> I'm seeing two schools of thought around here:
>
> Some say to disconnect the AC from the panel and let it sit for one
> minute, then check to ensure the battery has dropped less than 1 volt.
>
> Some say to disconnect the battery from the panel check the voltage the
> battery holds at, connect a 1 amp load for a minute, remove the load and
> ensure the voltage has dropped less than 1 volt.
>
> For the most part I am talking about household systems generally using
> FA162's-168's or commercial situations using fire rated vista's or first
> alerts.
>
> Thoughts?
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