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Current draw-how much is too much?

4.1K views 5 replies 5 participants last post by  docvette  
#1 ·
My battery was dead (8v.) after sitting for 2 days so I recharged to 12 v.& did an amp test inline with the positive battery cable. On the 10amp scale it only showed .01amps with everything off. Is this normal or should it be absolute zero??
 
#3 ·
No radio, no clock ..not much really as its a '49 PU with later mustang running gear though it does have onboard compressor for the air ride suspension. I don''t think it draws unless needed to maintain tank pressure though.
 
#5 ·
.01 isn't even into surface leakage. Did you check the batt water level? If ok or uncheckable, charge the batt at 10 amps for 20 minutes and do a load check on the batt. It should maintain 12v for 10 seconds.(average test time) If it doesn't your batt is about to take a squat.