Posted by sasedivy on November 01, 2008 at 17:44:16 from (12.68.170.2):
In Reply to: battery dead overnight posted by Bill from MA on November 01, 2008 at 14:12:49:
Heres a couple of ways to check for battery draw.
1) If your DVOM (digital volt ohm meter) supports current draw measurement put the meter in series between the negative battery post & it's terminal, the draw should be lower than 30 Milli amps or 30 thousands of an amp.
2) If you don't have a meter handy a 12v test lamp will work, install the test lamp the same as the meter, if the lamp lights even dimly you have a significant draw that over a short period of time will drain the battery.
Once you establish that you have a system draw start unplugging devices until the draw is eliminated, about 2 months ago the alternator on my car failed, by removing the B+ battery cable reduced it to normal.
BTW, be sure that you don't over load the DVOM as most meters have a fused 10 amp maximum rating.
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