3 Minute Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the 3 minute test
A
To see if the battery will accept a charge
2
Q
When do we perform the 3 minute test
A
When the battery battery load test fails or it does not qualify
3
Q
What type of equipment do we use to perform the 3 minute test
A
Volt meter
large battery charger
4
Q
How many amps do we charge the battery at?
A
40 amps
5
Q
Is that considered high or low
A
High
6
Q
At the end of the test we read ____
A
volts
7
Q
With the charger on or off
A
On
8
Q
What is a fail reading
A
15.5V or higher means the battery is sulfated
9
Q
What is a pass reading
A
15.4V or lower means the battery is accepting a charge
10
Q
What do we do next if it fails
A
Exchange battery
11
Q
We say the battery is ________
A
Sulfated
12
Q
What do we do next if the battery passes
A
Trickle charge
