Re: battery testers?

'Proper' ones these days are electronic and about the same size as a DVM. They use a short term pulse high current discharge, and can provide more information on the battery parameters than the old type.

With a bit of luck, they'll come down in price.

in news: snipped-for-privacy@davenoise.co.uk, "Dave Plowman (News)" slurred :

Oh ah? Not seen one of those. It's about time though. Oh aye.

First saw one about a couple of years ago at my local independant high street spares place - Speedy Spares. Neat.

in news: snipped-for-privacy@pipex.net, "Vamp" slurred :

I wouldn't worry excessively about getting a flat battery, but carrying jump leads is well worthwhile in any case. It's usually not difficult to find a freindly type who will give you a jump. If you do get some, get some proper copper ones. Thicker is better - the current rating they quote on the packet is fairly meaningless.