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πŸ”‹ Efficiently Evaluate Battery Health with OTC 3182 130-Amp Digital Battery Load Tester Review

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4.7
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Details

BrandOTC
Power SourceBattery Powered
StyleDigital
Item Weight1.38 Grams
Item Dimensions LxWxH13.7 x 8.6 x 4.9 inches

Description of πŸ”‹ Efficiently Evaluate Battery Health with OTC 3182 130-Amp Digital Battery Load Tester

Produce more accurate results with this 130 ampere digital battery load tester. Compact lightweight design is rugged enough for everyday testing of 6 and 12 volt batteries. Large easy-to-read display. Comfortable easy-to-grip ergonomic handle. With a width of 22 inch this dolly handles tire diameters of 24 inch to 36 inch.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Warning, it heats up

Comfortable and easy to read, and quite accurate. I haven't tested the alternator yet because I disconnected the battery while it was running. I just want them to put a label with the voltage rating right on it.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • The cable is shorter than with other picks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product, suitable for tools and equipment

I drive an electric kart track and our biggest expense is batteries. It gets used all day, every day and each has lasted us about three years. Couldn't be happier with it. This is the third purchase!

Pros
  • also understandable for the elderly
Cons
  • for seniors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Battery Load Tester

To be honest you really need a battery load tester with a higher capacity to be an effective test tool. But for the average DIYer, this is a reasonable alternative. I would like one of the stress testers I used to use at the dealership, but the price doesn't match the overall budget. Thus, it is a good product for the average DIYer.

Pros
  • Worth the Money
Cons
  • Big and Chunky

Revainrating 5 out of 5

OTC DIGITAL BATTERY LOAD TESTER, EXCELLENT PRODUCT.

I had problems with sporadic engine starts, used a load tester and found the battery had trouble getting enough power to the starter on very cold days. I took the battery for replacement (no guarantee of charging) and now it works perfectly. The price was right, great for testing the charging system. Very happy with the unit. OTC IS A GOOD .product. Only complaint, didn't come with a nice plastic storage box.

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Not all fit

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It works like a charm

First of all I would like to thank you all for taking the time to answer my questions. This load tester is very easy to use. The guide says to add or subtract depending on the temperature and cold cranking amperage of the battery. Since I tested the battery at 40 degrees, the low temperature compensated for the extra battery power on cold starts. I tested two different cars and both batteries were good. I first tested the machine with a new battery and the tester said it was in great condition…

Pros
  • Grand Prix
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great compact OTC battery load tester

The OTC 3183 Battery Load Tested is compact and easy to use. It has fairly solid battery clamps with enough cable length to be able to hold the tester while standing next to the battery. It comes with a product warranty card and simple instructions. Simply set the terminals, red to (+) and black to (-), connect the load by pressing the red toggle switch for 10 seconds, then read the final voltage. Compare this voltage to the supplied scale for good, normal and bad batteries and you are good to…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Can be damaged