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Will the 12-Volt Digital Battery Tester and Analyzer Work on a 6 Volt Battery?  

Updated 08/19/2025 | Published 08/17/2025

Question:

2019 Airstream Globetrotter with qty 2 6VDC batteries connected for 12VDC system. I want to know if i disconnect the batteries so i can test each individually, will this tester work for a 6VDC battery as it does for 12VDC batteries?

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Expert Reply:

Hey David. The 12-Volt Digital Battery Tester and Analyzer item # PT76QV will not work with 6 volt batteries. It's because the tester is designed for a higher voltage so you'll get a false reading.

The only option I have to test a 6 volt battery is with a Multimeter like item # PT89ZR.

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David F.

8/18/2025

Thanks Jarred, I’ll keep looking for one that tests VDC, CCA and such on 6VDC batteries. Or maybe I’ll just convert to lithium :-)

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Jerred H.

8/19/2025

@DavidF You're welcome! What all do you run off of your batteries? We have the 100 Amp Hour Rich Solar Alpha 1 Pro Lithium Battery item # RS74VR, which would definitely upgrade your current setup.

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