Drop testing alkaline batteries

[mjheathcote]

Interesting way to test your alkaline batteries!

http://www.chonday.com/Videos/clever-way-to-test-batteries

 

[CatmanV2]

Does that actually *work*? Very neat if so.

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

I'm going to say that this is due to the chemical change in the electrolyte. This is the stuff that chemically reacts with the metal plates which releases electrons when connected to a circuit. I don't believe it to be a true test but I'll investigate further with our apprentice. It'll inspire him to find out what's happening inside the battery.

 

[CatmanV2]

Don't drop him too far

C

 

[TridentTested]

Sounds like an April-fool's joke.

Must try it

 

[midlifecrisis]

Catman, the apprentice objected to being charged, so it was a no-goer.

 

[CatmanV2]

Catman, the apprentice objected to being charged, so it was a no-goer.

Why on *earth* would an apprentice have a choice?

C

 

[BennyD]

That's why we have cattle prods and tasers. Put him on the top of a set of step ladders, hit him with a taser and when he hits the ground, see if he bounces. Quick, easy and informative. How hard can it be?

 

[CatmanV2]

That's why we have cattle prods and tasers. Put him on the top of a set of step ladders, hit him with a taser and when he hits the ground, see if he bounces. Quick, easy and informative. How hard can it be?

A plan with no drawbacks, and a valuable learning experience.

Sensible properties for a better Britain.

Benny for Life President!

Sorry, getting carried away

C

 

[zagatoes30]

This is the problem with this country today, apprentices have forgotten their position in life.

In the good old days apprentices weren't allowed opinions they were just to do as they were told by their betters. This was character building and gave apprentices a target to aim for, the day when they too could be the master over the next wave of apprentice and could pass on their learnings (and associated pain and embarrassments) to the next generation.

I blame Health & Safety.....

Sorry for the thread creep but it is important we don't forget the value of a good apprentice and the life lessons we learn

 

[Moz1000]

I believe that as the chemical reaction takes place inside the battery, gas is produced which remains under pressure within the casing. Thus the spent battery becomes 'bouncy'!

Nerd

 

[CatmanV2]

I believe that as the chemical reaction takes place inside the battery, gas is produced which remains under pressure within the casing. Thus the spent battery becomes 'bouncy'!

Nerd

It would be the other way around from the video, I think....

C

 

[CatmanV2]

Sorry for the thread creep but it is important we don't forget the value of a good apprentice and the life lessons we learn

A valuable piece of input, Zag, and well put!

C

 

[hodroyd]

So who's going to try this on a car battery then.....????

 

[CatmanV2]

So who's going to try this on a car battery then.....????

Where's the apprentice when you need them?

C