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Actron CP7612 Battery Load Tester Review

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Revainrating 5 out of 5  
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5.0
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Details

BrandSunpro
ColorSilver
Item Weight3.3 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH14.23 x 7.42 x 3.6 inches

Description of Actron CP7612 Battery Load Tester

Chrome-plated steel housing with rubber grip handle and side test clamp holders. Features heavy-duty momentary test switch. Extra heavy 12 leads with strain relief and color-coded, insulated, copper plated steel clamps. Battery load tester accurately tests the condition of the battery and charging systems.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful, well built unit.

This unit works well and is solidly built. The gauge is well labeled to indicate the status of the battery or charging system. Brackets are heavy. The only very small problem I have is with the management. It doesn't say that when you first plug it in, the meter will show battery voltage (which is good). At first I thought it might be a problem with the block. The resistance coil heats up very quickly when the load switch is switched. Be prepared, it's normal. Hold the switch down only long…

Pros
  • 1 year trial period
Cons
  • old

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to use and works great

I have two Hondas with their original OEM batteries and was concerned about the condition of the batteries. It's very difficult to get two cars into an auto parts store for testing (people who can be neutral about the results), so I bought an Actron CP7612 tester. It is easy to use to test battery and vehicle charging system. As other reviewers have pointed out, the tester can get very hot if the spring-loaded test switch is held in the on position for too long, but my unit only got warm during

Pros
  • Nice to use
Cons
  • Lots of stuff

Revainrating 5 out of 5

User-friendly and durable design

I bought the Actron CP7612 after purchasing a BLS 12/24v battery desulfator. The Actron is a powerful instrument, much bigger and heavier than I imagined. The connector clips in the picture are not small mini clips but full size clips found on a set of connection cables. The same big wire. I had a garage corner with 7 "dead" car, motorcycle, and lawnmower batteries that I suspected weren't shorted, just sulfated. After using the BLS desulfurizer according to the instructions in the manual, an…

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Out of fashion