How to find an electrical drain
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o Divide the reserve capacity number by four. | o Divide the reserve capacity number by four. | ||
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o Compare this number to the ampere reading taken in step ten. | o Compare this number to the ampere reading taken in step ten. | ||
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o The parasitic current drain should not exceed this number. | o The parasitic current drain should not exceed this number. | ||
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o Example: If the battery has a reserve capacity rating of 100 minutes , the current drain should not exceed 25 milliamps. | o Example: If the battery has a reserve capacity rating of 100 minutes , the current drain should not exceed 25 milliamps. | ||