Posted by Janicholson on October 11, 2014 at 20:20:14 from (74.60.94.18):
In Reply to: Finding a Short posted by fergienewbee on October 11, 2014 at 19:59:59:
A volt meter or a milliamp meter will do. Both are found in a Typical meter. For old equipment an analog (needle type) meter is better because it is much less sensitive to variable voltage and spikes. The digital meter (unless expensive) will be displaying random numbers. Process: Charge the battery with it disconnected at the non grounded post. Put the Volt meter between the battery post, and the disconnected battery terminal. (all things shut off) If there is a draw, it will show up as a volt reading. Less than .5 volts will usually not be a substantial draw. To find the issue draining the battery, just begin disconnecting things (reconnect each that causes no change) I would start with the big terminal of the alternator (if it has one) Jim
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