this post was submitted on 10 Oct 2024
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

They checked out

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If they are not rechargeable, they don't make sense, you just use them and throw them in the used up recycle pile. And if they are rechargeable, you already have a charger that does it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

It also has to be a waste of some resource that is rare to not use up and throw away like this.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Just use your $200+ Fluke to check the batteries, problem solved.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I have a really distinct memory of finding a bunch of these in a friend’s house when I was a kid and every one was empty. After watching the TC video I think it’s more likely I just wasn’t pressing hard enough and had no way to know that. Anyway, I can see why they stopped making them.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

I ended up buying a couple testers from Walmart for like $5 and they've been super useful! Definitely worth having in every household

[–] [email protected] 22 points 5 days ago

Yea, you have to press till it hurts, lol

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