T-333 Universal Battery Checker for more than 12 Types of Batteries

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000KK7FEY
• Item model number: T-333
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,755 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 3, 2008

Product Description

Features and Benefits * Multi-purpose Battery Condition Checker * Testing more than 12 types of rechargebale and non-rechargeable batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 9V and CR123A, CR2, CRV3, 2CR5, CR-P2 Button cells or other batteries with same voltage * One battery tested at each time, its strength is shown on the LCD display Index of the LCD Display: LCD Display Rechargeable Battery Primary/Alkaline Battery Columns 1-4 (POOR) Battery is empty, should be recharged Battery is empty, should be disposed properly Columns 5-9 (FAIR) Battery with limited strength left, it should be recharged Battery with limited strength. Limited usage or disposal recommended Colimns 10-18 (GOOD) Battery has adequate power Battery has adequate power #One AA battery is needed (not included) to power the checker#

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very unhappy with this battery checker - vendor would not allow return with refund, November 22, 2008

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mister e. shoppa (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: T-333 Universal Battery Checker for more than 12 Types of Batteries (Electronics)

This battery checker does not perform as advertised. The problem is that there are supposed to be 18 gradients of battery life, with 1-5 for POOR, 6-10 for FAIR and 11-18 for GOOD. But all these levels appear to be mainly for eyewash, since this tester will show most used batteries to have a full 18 level of GOOD. For anyone wanting a simple "go or no go" tester, perhaps this will do the job. But if you expect true sensitivity to accurately check batteries having various remaining charges, then this item will probably disappoint you.

Since it cost $18.99 with shipping, I decided to request return of the tester to the vendor, Battery Superstore. Aside from not being sensitive as advertised, it would not give readings for 2 of 12 battery sizes advertised. After receiving my request, the customer service department at Battery Superstore wrote back stating that although they were sorry I did not like the charger, they would charge me a 10% restocking fee plus the $6.00 shipping charge, and I would pay the return shipping. I wrote once more to question the charges for returning defective merchandise, and they responded that the charger was good, but they would kindly waive the $1.20 restocking fee. Even with this. however, I would still be losing most of my money on the unlucky purchase, so I decided to keep the tester. I will be very careful not to purchase from the Battery Superstore in the future.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great battery tester!, May 10, 2007

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J. Davis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T-333 Universal Battery Checker for more than 12 Types of Batteries (Electronics)

I am forever trying to figure out if my kids toys don't work because the batteries are dead or the toy is dead. This meter is fantastic! It doesn't just give a readout of good or dead, it shows you how much is left in the battery on an easy to read LCD display. I realize it costs a little more, but the extra information it provides was worth the extra money. And as a bonus, I don't have to teach my wife and kids how to use my voltmeter -- they can easily use this!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not So Great, August 25, 2008

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K. Simon "kassak" (Sheridan, WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T-333 Universal Battery Checker for more than 12 Types of Batteries (Electronics)

I was too generous - Deserves only TWO STARS

After gone from using this battery tester quite often (when first purchased) to using it less frequently, I have changed my assessment. Basically, having not fresh in my mind where the true scale reads, I am guessing the battery condition. In addition, brand new batteries read halfway on the "good" scale. Taking into account this, and the scale discrepancies noted in my original review, there is very little the tester can tell you about a battery's charge. As others have pointed out, it is indeed just a Go / No-Go tester. I always end up using my other tester instead (the ZTS Mini-MBT) Which begs the question, "Of what use is this tester?" Answer: Marginally better than nothing. Amazon.com's review editor feature won't allow me to change the number of stars from four to two - bad feature. For continuity, my original review follows (in brackets.)

[For the most part, I have to echo the other reviews of this battery checker. A good buy; a good instrument. However, I have issue with the scale on the device. When it reads 'Weak' the batteries are indeed 'Poor'. In fact, a mid-scale reading of 'Weak' actually means "ready for disposal". I thought at first it was just a difference in semantics so I removed my batteries that read 'Weak' from the tester and put them into a Mini-Maglite flashlight. An almost invisible, pale orange glow was all that was produced - not a functionable battery at all. Once you realize where the true line between a good battery and a weak one actually is on the tester's scale, then this tester becomes a 5-star instrument and gives good, repeatable results.]