Thread: Burn Testing Scooter Batteries. A couple of questions
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Old 29-09-06, 01:54 PM
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Purely empirically, if your load resistor is 2 Ohms, it will draw less current than one of 1.5 Ohms.

Consequently your burn test times will be OVERestimated.

Also, be aware that a resistor will change it;s value when it gets hot. Did you measure them hot, or cold?

Rich
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