In , on 10/06/05 
   at 12:44 PM, Kevin Johnson  typed:

>Apart from the option of re0inserting them into the appropriate UPS,
>charging and check the results, how can I seaparate the wheat from the
>chaff?

Charge the battery, then take it out and connect a resistance consistent
with a modest load (based on the AH rating of the battery) and see when
the voltage starts to go down the tubes.

Check the wattage rating of your load, or use something like an automobile
headlight bulb.
 
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