{"product_id":"bst100-car-battery-tester-12v","title":"BST100 Car Battery Tester – Automobile Battery Tester 12V Battery Detector with Cranking \u0026 Charging System Tests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBST100 Car Battery Tester for 12V Battery, Cranking and Charging Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BST100 car battery tester is a handheld meter that clips onto a vehicle battery and tells you three things: the state of the battery itself, how the starting system behaves when the engine cranks, and whether the charging system is doing its job. The unit in the photos is red and black, carries ANCEL markings and is labelled \"BST100 12V Battery Load Tester\". Easy Life Markets sells it for home mechanics and small workshops who would rather measure a battery than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost \"dead battery\" problems are a guessing game. Is the battery worn out, or just discharged? Is the alternator failing to charge it? Is the starter drawing the voltage down too far? Swapping parts until the problem goes away is the expensive way to find out. A tester gives you numbers to work from. For background on how a car battery is rated, including what cold cranking amps mean, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automotive_battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eautomotive battery\u003c\/a\u003e article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not publish a packing list for this listing. The product photos show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x BST100 tester with a screen and four buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fixed red and black cable ending in two battery clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tester in the photos has no separate power lead, and the supplier does not mention batteries for it. If you need to know whether a manual or case is in the box, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will check with the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e BST100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tester in the photos carries ANCEL markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Car battery tester, listed by the supplier as a car fault diagnosis instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the supplier as 6–12 V; the label on the unit reads \"12V Battery Load Tester\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10 to 50 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenu languages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize, as marked on the photo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.70 x 3.14 x 1.18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up, down, ENTER and ESC buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJQC103667701AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBattery Rating Standards It Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore a battery test you tell the tester which standard the battery is rated in and the figure printed on its label. The supplier's chart lists these ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJIS:\u003c\/strong\u003e equivalent to 100–2000 CCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIEC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGB:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat covers the rating systems used on batteries sold in most parts of the world, so you can enter the number exactly as your battery label shows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Main Menu, Item by Item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen in the photos shows five menu entries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Checks the battery against its rated figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCranking Test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run while you start the engine. The example screen shows the cranking time in milliseconds, a voltage reading (11.41 V in the example) and a verdict such as \"NORMAL\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run with the engine going. The example screen shows loaded and unloaded voltage, ripple in millivolts and a verdict, in that example \"CHARGING LOW\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Data.\u003c\/strong\u003e For looking back at earlier test data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Switches between the six menu languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Kind of Test Is Kind to the Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier makes two points about the test method. First, it can be used on almost all batteries, including low-capacity ones. Second, it does not harm the battery. An old-style carbon pile tester puts a heavy load across the battery for several seconds and gets hot doing it. The supplier says this tester's method avoids that kind of stress, so you can repeat a test straight away if you are not sure of the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Run a Battery Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch the engine and all electrical loads off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the battery posts. Dirt and corrosion under the clips give false readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip red to positive (+) and black to negative (–).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Battery Test, pick the rating standard and enter the figure from the battery label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the result, then run the cranking and charging tests if the battery itself passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries can give off flammable gas. Work in a ventilated place, keep sparks and flames away, and wear eye protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReading the Results Sensibly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA battery that has just been driven or charged holds a surface charge. Switch the headlights on for a minute, then off, before testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeply discharged battery can test badly and still recover. Charge it fully and test again before you replace it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good battery with a low charging result points at the alternator, its belt or the wiring, not at the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA big voltage drop on the cranking test with a healthy battery points at the starter or its cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Tester Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone who looks after more than one vehicle, people buying or selling used cars, owners of cars that stand for long periods, and small garages that want a quick check at the counter. The supplier describes it as suitable for a variety of vehicle models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on 6V batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier lists the voltage as 6–12 V, but the label on the unit itself says 12V. If you need it for 6V batteries, contact us before ordering so we can confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need its own batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier does not mention any. The photos show it connected only by its clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it read fault codes?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It tests the battery, starting and charging systems. It is not an OBD code reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the BST100 Car Battery Tester at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the tester here. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vevor-smart-battery-charger-8-amp-lifepo4-lead-acid-car-battery-charger-fully-automatic-charger-maintainer-desulfator-for-boat-motorcycle-lawn-mower-golf-cart-marine-deep-cycle\"\u003eVEVOR 8-amp smart battery charger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/800a-car-jump-starter-28000mah\"\u003e800A car jump starter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/car-storage-battery-pile-head-pure-copper-galvanized-battery-terminal-clamp\"\u003ebattery terminal clamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/batteries\"\u003ebatteries\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-equipment\"\u003etools and equipment\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical\"\u003eelectrical\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344218859.jpg\" alt=\"BST100 car battery tester chart of supported battery standards\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344218846.jpg\" alt=\"BST100 tester main menu beside a battery being tested\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344218863.jpg\" alt=\"Tester dimensions, screen, buttons, cable and clips\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344218866.jpg\" alt=\"Cranking test and charging test example screens\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344218868.jpg\" alt=\"Tester held in the hand at an open bonnet\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/1615344238857.jpg\" alt=\"Red tester with red and black battery clips\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":46973734453409,"sku":"CJQC103667701AZ","price":133.08,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/1615344246854.jpg?v=1788628424","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/bst100-car-battery-tester-12v","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}