A Universal LCD Battery Checker

DLYFULL  ~  A Universal LCD Battery Tester….

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Fully charged batteries can be vital in the overall operational success of your electronic devices. Often times a battery may be at the very edge of being useful, but when your device is in a current drawing mode, unexpected failure can occur. This may have you thinking that the device’s failure is due to a technical issue with the device you are powering. In actuality, a quick check of the battery’s energy level could resolve the issue very simply. Now before you think that testers are expensive, complicated to operate and bulky, Power-Stations’, DLYFULL could be an inexpensive solution.

The DLYFULL B2 is a multi-battery, pocket-sized tester. It easily tests AAA, AA, C, D, 9V, CR123A, CR-V3, 2CRS, 2CRS, CR-P2, CR2 as well as 1.5 & 3 volt button batteries. Simply place the battery in the corresponding detent, or cutout and be sure to match the indicated polarity. This is normally shown by either a + or – symbol. Two contact buttons at the top right are used for the testing of 9 volt batteries. Simply place and firmly hold the corresponding polarity contacts of the battery to that of the tester. It’s rare to find a tester that can test all those different sized batteries, especially the button batteries, too.

The easy to read LCD screen shows you the batterie’s condition in three stages, POOR, WEAK and GOOD. As previously stated many electronic items require a GOOD reading to function. Under a load condition, the battery can easily fall into the next condition thus causing a malfunction of your device. So, if the display indicates a borderline status you would be well advised to replace the battery(s).

(TIP: The 1.5 & 3 volt button batteries must be placed into the appropriate

cutout with the negative “ – “ side down. Unfortunately, the polarity for these specific batteries is not shown on the tester. All other batteries have the polarity engraved in the body. Failure to observe the positioning of the proper battery’s polarity will create a false reading, or no reading at all and could possibly even damage the unit. Some testing requires the use of the supplied AAA battery that is placed in the rear battery compartment.)

(TIP: Batteries housed in any device including this tester should be removed when such device is not being used for prolong periods. This prevents battery corrosion and the gumming up of the battery contacts that sometimes can be next to impossible to clean up.)

(TIP: The DLYFULL B2 will not test any rechargeable batteries. Attempting to test such batteries could damage the tester.)

The DLYFULL B2 is an excellent battery charger for the money. It’s easy to use and low cost makes it affordable and thus a great addition to your household.

MSRP: $14.95

GADGETEER’s RATING: ★★★★★

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Bob Skidmore is a freelance writer, who may be contacted at bob.thegadgeteer.skidmore@gmail.com, or followed at twitter.com/bskidmore for the latest gadget industry news. He does not represent, or endorse any of the products he reviews and his opinions are solely his points of view and not those of the manufacturer, or any legal resource. The manufacturer generally supplies products and press releases at no cost for the articles and no other compensation is received. THE GADGETEER is highly selective as to products he feels worthy of review so as not to waste the reader’s time, thus the reason for many superior ratings.

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