Power Supply Troubleshooting CATV

[@brianleeper5737]

You really need to put a load on these batteries to test them. With no load they can have good voltage but as soon as you load them down they drop like a rock. If you don't have a load tester, you could use something as simple as a car headlight bulb..and you can use a load tester for car batteries, too, like a 500-amp carbon pile tester.

[@thebasiccablechannel7464]

I always test them with the power supply in test mode for a few minutes before I test the batteries. This way there is a load on the batteries because they are powering the plant.

[@erico.3870]

So what fixed it? I am having the same problem, but my batteries are good.

[@Wav10001]

Eric Oesterling I know your question is 3 months old, but more often than not, replacing the batteries is what fixes it. Sometimes it’s just the inverter that is the issue, but it’s not that often.

[@midbladeGoA]

What do you do if you are getting no continuity but everything looks good and modem is online?

[@FishingLouisiana]

I'm new to the System/Maintenance tech world. Can you do a video on ac/dc powering for amplifiers and line extenders? Thanks!

[@juliomatos3538]

What is your prime contractor. I have 5 exp would like to know what company to apply.if hiring

[@joseph_b319]

My system i work in uses 3 to 6 batteries, once and a while ill find 4. The jacked up battery is always in the least accessible spot. Never fails.