Technician A says that it is acceptable to load test a sealed lead-acid battery providing the temperature is not below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.Technician B says that BCI recommends that carbon pile testing should be performed by loading the battery at one half of the specified CCA rating.Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that it is acceptable to load test a sealed lead-acid battery as long as the temperature is not below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit), as cold temperatures can affect the battery's performance and the accuracy of the test. Technician B is correct in stating that the Battery Council International (BCI) recommends performing carbon pile testing by loading the battery at half of its specified Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) rating, which is a standard procedure for testing a battery's performance under load.

Technician a Says That It Is Acceptable to Load Test