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Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester

Load tests 12V batteries, alternators, regulators and starters. Load capacity is 500 Amp. Tests batteries up to 160Ah/1000 cold cranking amps. Load tests 12V batteries, alternators, regulators and starters Load capacity: 500 Amp Temperature compensation chart Separate volt and amp meters Carry handle Heavy-duty battery clamps with 4 gauge 48in. cables
Average Customer Rating:
4.64 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
11 of 11(100%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Love it,
October 28, 2009
By timmy80
from Garner, NC
"I've tried other testers and this one by far is the best. Can test just about anything, love it! Highly recommend. Love the ease of use."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Review 2 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
battery,carbon tester,
July 21, 2009
By repairman57
from philadelphia,pa
"this product is every mechanics tool that solves any problems dealing with any type of batteries,you can put a load on any battery and see how your electrical system holds up i would reccomend this to any novice mechanic who is starting out new dealing with any electrical problems starting with the battery and working through the system its a great item to have in any shop."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
Review 3 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
HVAC Contractor,
August 11, 2008
By khix
from Greer S.C.
"Excellant product and well worth the money. Saves me from having to take our vehiciles or equipment to be serviced if the problem is only a battery, alternater, or starter."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
Review 4 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Norther 500amp Battery/Carbon pile tester,
April 15, 2008
By Deuceowner
from Idaho
"Great product, easy to use, easy to read and durable. This is superb value compared to similar products. Would highly reccomend."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Review 5 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
Great Product and Company,
April 14, 2008
By Mikey2k
from Honolulu, HI
"Very pleased with product and company. We need to test a wide variety of batteries and this product has already paid for itself in helping us to determine whether there is a problem with the battery backups."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
500 amp battery carbon pile tester,
January 14, 2008
By bigtonyndeb
from east haven , ct
"As with everything I get from Northern this product did not dissapoint me. The tester is easy to handle, easy to store, easy to use and easy to read, ready for work. I used it on my van, the car and the boat."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
service manager.,
October 15, 2007
By bosstim
from philadelphia, pa
"good tool, helps my tech's make better decisions without me on battery and charging situations. We have a large mixed fleet of trucks and equipment with many different starting arrangements. Tool is a must for any shop."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
Auto mechanic,
October 8, 2007
By JCBaggie
from Wallikill NY.
"I had to use this product several times. It proved to be accurate and easy to use."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
,
March 10, 2007
By roadwarrior
from Va
"used to test 450 amp car batteries and 1000 amp sealed truck batteries.
a good choice for quickly testing completely sealed batteries.
"
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Review 10 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
murry,
March 7, 2007
By murry
from Iowa
"Seems to do a good job. Easy to use and very acurate."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Northern Industrial 500 Amp Battery/Carbon Pile Tester
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5
battery tester,
March 6, 2007
By stormydennis
from central MN
"it worked great on fully charged battery worth the money"
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.