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Old 12-02-2017, 10:26 PM   #13
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Default Re: Battery and/or Alternator Testers?

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz View Post
Hydrometers effectively only measure the acid concentration. A an old cactus battery that is fully charged will still read as good.

I'm curious as to how DC clamp ons work? I thought only AC would generate the requisite field?
Current passing though the wire creates a field. AC the field collapses and reverses as the current flow reverses. DC it is constant. Relays, solenoids work on DC field.

If you want to buy a tong meter you should invest in a decent one.
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