Actron CP7612 Battery Load Tester Review

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…

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

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…