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Battery draw-down
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Originally Posted by JHZR2
A voltmeter shouldnt take appreciable current, so shouldnt draw down a battery.
Always smart to check though!
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True, if the car is driven every week or more often. The problem comes when the car isn't driven for weeks or more, due to vacation, illness, or whatever. The slow constant drain is the worst thing that can happen to a battery. In that case, a trickle charger is an invaluable aid.
Jeremy
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