robhybrid Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I want to put 100A load onto my batteries for som 15-20min so that I can test my charge alt output and the quality of my earth connections. I havent got 22 spot lights kicking around to wire up as a load has anyone got anny sudgestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 still thinking but the best I have so far is to get some garden wire, measure resistance of 10 m. Then as you seem to be aware of ohms law, make up a load that you put across a set of battey jump leads. You may want to loosely coil the wire in a bucket of water as the resistence increases with temperature. At the very least, you';d be able to make a cuppa at the end of the test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhybrid Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 knowing my luck it would burn a hole through the side of the bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imspanners Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 What about all the electrics on you've got: heater blower, lights etc Then connect a set off jump leads to another car with it's ignition on (not running) and the heated rear screen, lights etc as well...... That way the alternator is running 2 cars. That'll load it up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Haven't you got an electric winch? You could stall that, or winch something very heavy at least, but as with other suggestions you'd have to dissipate over a kilowatt of heat somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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