multimeter Question

what setting should a mutimeter be on to check a battery

[yorkie_chris]

DC voltage 0-20V range to check whether it's charged

cheers

Originally Posted by hovis

its been on charge since thursday, so im goin out this afternoon, then i will see what its like my mate has a multimeter and i have just watched this http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1...attery-two.htm i will check the battery when i get back, then again in a few hours

i will post results here

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...59#post1668359

I know the question has already been answered, but can't help but say "that depends what you want to know!"

Originally Posted by Baph

I know the question has already been answered, but can't help but say "that depends what you want to know!"

wether is fecked or not

oooh me me me... Iget to say it..

Hit it with a hammer...

then you will know!

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Baph

I know the question has already been answered, but can't help but say "that depends what you want to know!"

So what else can a multimeter tell you apart from 0-20V?

Originally Posted by Stu

So what else can a multimeter tell you apart from 0-20V?

You still not figured it out yet? I was hoping for some instruction...

volts..amps.. current, continuety, resistance ... thats why its a Multi Meter..

[timwilky]

Also remember volts are both AC and DC. As stated above you need a 0-20 dc scale for you battery. But if you are checking your alternator output into your R/R then you would need an AC scale of about 0-100v.

When measuring current, you need to place it in series within the circuit not parallel. so please don't use it for any heavy loads like "I wonder what load my starter draws" etc.