"Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message
I've not yet tried it connected to a battery but it now powers on
without clicking and connecting a DVM to the croc clips shows around
12.06v or 6.02 on the 6 volt setting. I shall give it a test on a
battery tomorrow.

Is your meter reasonably accurate?
These voltage readings seem rather low.

I think the battery charger voltage increases when connected to a
battery, I will check it out tomorrow. cheers.