{"product_id":"12-volt-tools-bt-501-500a-carbon-pile-battery-load-tester","title":"12 Volt Tools BT-501 500A Carbon Pile Battery Load Tester","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck a 12 V lead-acid battery under an adjustable load with the 12 Volt Tools BT-501 500A Carbon Pile Battery Load Tester. Its dual analog meters show voltage and current during load, starting-system, and charging-system checks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a carbon-pile load of up to 500 A for battery checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual analog meters:\u003c\/strong\u003e View voltage and current while testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCA scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the scale up to 1000 CCA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp-hour scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read the scale up to 160 amp-hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 AWG battery cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 feet long for connecting the tester to the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Volt Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBT-501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalog part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLT501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon pile battery load tester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V lead-acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustable test load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 500 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCCA scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmp-hour scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual analog; displays voltage and current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery cables\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AWG; approximately 3 feet long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BT-501 combines adjustable carbon-pile loading with voltage and current readings in one tester. Its CCA and amp-hour scales add reference points when you assess a 12 V lead-acid battery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tester is for 12 V lead-acid systems. Follow the manufacturer’s maximum 15-second test duration, and observe all ventilation, heat, and connection precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich batteries is the BT-501 intended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for 12 V lead-acid systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow much test load can it apply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable carbon-pile load goes up to 500 A. Follow the manufacturer’s maximum 15-second test duration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat do the analog meters display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual analog meters display voltage and current during load, starting-system, and charging-system checks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow long are the battery cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 AWG battery cables are approximately 3 feet long.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop 12 Volt Outlet for the 12 Volt Tools BT-501 battery load tester. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12voltoutlet.com\/pages\/brands-we-sell\"\u003eExplore the brands we sell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"12 Volt Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67683949641956,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/2522\/9028\/files\/b0fljdwsnc-product.png?v=1792511541","url":"https:\/\/www.12voltoutlet.com\/products\/12-volt-tools-bt-501-500a-carbon-pile-battery-load-tester","provider":"12 Volt Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}