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Car battery health device?

Been thinking about battery jumper/ booster since this morning. I am thinking about getting this device that shows the total health of a battery some mentioned here before but can't seem to find the thread or know what the actual name is, inexpensive too.

Since I drain the battery to the point that only goes click, I wounder if any damage had done. I need overall reliability on this truck

Old 04-20-2024, 09:49 PM
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I use Antigravity batteries and have Bluetooth monitors on them used with an app. Here the lead acid one: https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/accessories/battery/chargers/bluetooth-tracker-lead-acid/
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I use Antigravity batteries and have Bluetooth monitors on them used with an app. Here the lead acid one: https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/accessories/battery/chargers/bluetooth-tracker-lead-acid/
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I had a completely drained battery in my 911 and my jump starter wouldn't turn it over. I purchased a NOCO Genius 10 that restored the battery and allowed it to charge again. Might be worth a look for your needs.
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Have one of these on my Cummins that i keep on the tender year round
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I have a cheap Amazon pulse repair charger. If that device can't fix my battery, then it's time for a new battery. A decent battery is not expensive, and a dead battery is pain in the ass at best.

My battery will either start my car in cold weather, or it won't. I don't care about health.

https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Overvoltage-Protection-Temperature-Monitoring/dp/B08119Y772/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FWV6TFNN0OBW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iG9EwTkAoEMEEIrad3j_4RFi_omNDmQAZ kM62KXYHZDB8glyJOukXUTH_ZF9OzNBDynkTxyU4NnHAywKLEJ 2I3ai4hjs0gepRJaP9s-RlG-vo-hlgSy_0hH6T1zGDoWXGoejl1GXu85zop16yYOjpazg18QoIpF7 0cZTEB-hLLJuoPRgCSunX0wzbatx8zC1Y4pkU6A7bc_fWiTC7QWpooZCT h5q4ASVTzSL-1yGrGq9IHqMcLpFUNA-3hnKzIp02zQMNM6WJquhbsNKVtr75H30uWCHd1xiqo4sZuxatL Q.PC9TmOZgan5WnJp75cdMbNHC7TEhlzkrv-anGlNJOK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=battery+pulse+repair&qid=1713791917&sprefix=battyery+pulkse+%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2
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I think maybe look is thinking of a battery analyzer? These measure the milliamps of resistance between posts. The gives a readout...more accurate than the old load testers we're all familiar with.
Here's an example of one...

https://www.northerntool.com/products/topdon-battery-analyzer-and-charging-system-tester-for-12v-batteries-model-bt100-5701893?cm_mmc=Bing-pla&utm_source=Bing_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive%20%3E%20Automotive%20Repair% 20Tools%20%3E%20Automotive%20Diagnostics&utm_campaign=TOPDON&utm_content=5701893&cmpid=53403372&agid=3200075881&tgtid=pla-4577473070981021:aud-805595778&prdid=5701893&ogmap=SHP|PLA|BING|STND|c|SITEWIDE||Auto%20Repair% 20-%20SC|Auto%20Repair%20-%20SC||53403372|3200075881&gclid=ea5b10f99a2f1140622176df0d72843f&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=ea5b10f99a2f1140622176df0d72843f

(edit) Here's a video comparing several of them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6GQfSqow5Q&ab_channel=BestGadgets

(edit again) Here's another test comparison...perhaps better?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7A4diHowjs&ab_channel=BradleysGarage
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I picked up a Konnwei KW208 tester online, $25ca appears to work well. I have used a Noco Genius 5 with restore on my old battery from my 2500HD, it's not being used right now but holds a charge again. I would try that on your truck batteries if the condition appears damaged.
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