batteries

jenniferalan · **Posted: 05-01-2009 , 12:29 AM** #1

I have loads of batteries at home that need to be sorted out into good ones and used ones so i can bring them to a collection centre (i see Tesco has a bank for used ones)

Just wondering whether anyone has a short cut to check whether batteries are still good or not?

Many thanks for replies

jen

Youngie · **Posted: 05-01-2009 , 12:55 PM** #2

try them in your tv remote

jenniferalan · **Posted: 05-01-2009 , 04:17 PM** #3

Thanks for that!

MMG · **Posted: 05-01-2009 , 08:01 PM** #4

There is a small gadget you can buy that tests all batteries. Is about the size of a large cigarette lighter. Indicates condition of the battery on a scale from good to dead, so you can put aside part-used batteries for future use in clocks, etc. It cost about a fiver. I think I bought it in McQuillans or some similar type DIY store. Is a great thing, I use it at least once a week.

jenniferalan · **Posted: 06-01-2009 , 11:34 PM** #5

thank u MMG i will go look around to see can i get one

Fries-With-That · **Posted: 07-01-2009 , 09:58 AM** #6

Tescos do a great little gadget for testing batteries ( Draper brand )

I got one before christmas for only 99cent it tests batteries all different sizes and you can also use it to check light bulbs and fuses.

They might still have them.

Regards,

Fries.

*Edit* I found this link, when I got it it was reduced to 99c.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-1575.aspx

jenniferalan · **Posted: 07-01-2009 , 12:58 PM** #7

Thanks a mil Fries, that is just what i need!! will look in Tesco for it tomorrow, thanks again,
Jen

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	Posted: 05-01-2009 , 12:29 AM #1
jenniferalan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Galway Posts: 1,166	batteries I have loads of batteries at home that need to be sorted out into good ones and used ones so i can bring them to a collection centre (i see Tesco has a bank for used ones) Just wondering whether anyone has a short cut to check whether batteries are still good or not? Many thanks for replies jen

	Posted: 05-01-2009 , 12:55 PM #2
Youngie Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Cork Posts: 146	try them in your tv remote

	Posted: 05-01-2009 , 04:17 PM #3
jenniferalan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Galway Posts: 1,166	Thanks for that!

	Posted: 05-01-2009 , 08:01 PM #4
MMG Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19	Gadget There is a small gadget you can buy that tests all batteries. Is about the size of a large cigarette lighter. Indicates condition of the battery on a scale from good to dead, so you can put aside part-used batteries for future use in clocks, etc. It cost about a fiver. I think I bought it in McQuillans or some similar type DIY store. Is a great thing, I use it at least once a week.

	Posted: 06-01-2009 , 11:34 PM #5
jenniferalan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Galway Posts: 1,166	thank u MMG i will go look around to see can i get one

	Posted: 07-01-2009 , 09:58 AM #6
Fries-With-That Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Posts: 505	Battery tester Tescos do a great little gadget for testing batteries ( Draper brand ) I got one before christmas for only 99cent it tests batteries all different sizes and you can also use it to check light bulbs and fuses. They might still have them. Regards, Fries. Edit I found this link, when I got it it was reduced to 99c. http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-1575.aspx

	Posted: 07-01-2009 , 12:58 PM #7
jenniferalan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Galway Posts: 1,166	Thanks a mil Fries, that is just what i need!! will look in Tesco for it tomorrow, thanks again, Jen