"Richard J Kinch" wrote in message
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Gimpy writes:

Anyone know for sure & what might be available in a not to
expensive checker.

You want a carbon pile tester:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90636

Walmart and auto parts stores also test batteries, if you can find someone
sympathetic enough to thumb in your specs to the automated tester.

Thanks for all the info guys. A lot of stuff to look over & try