[TenTec] 9 volt batteries

[RICHARD ANDREN]

>I have two 9 volt batteries. Energizers. One is new and fresh. The other is
>old. Both register 9 volts on the VOM. No exterior markings. How do I
>determine that one is fresh and the other not?

Put a load (like 200 mA) on each one and check measure the voltage. The old 
battery will not hold the voltage up.

73, de Rick N9THC

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