FJC 45115 500 Amp

Last updated: November 9, 2026

FJC 45115 500 Amp

3.3/5#2 of 7 in load testers battery testers
3.3

A plain 500 A carbon-pile tester for 12 V batteries up to 1,000 CCA at a lower price than the Solar 1874.

Carbon pileType
up to 1,000 CCARange
Starter + chargingSystem tests

Check price at Amazon$115.20

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Separate volt and amp meters
Solid copper cables with heavy-duty clamps
Tests alternators, regulators and starters as well as batteries

Cons

12 V only
Listing publishes no warranty term

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Price $115.2064
Battery coverage up to 1,000 CCA17
System tests tests the starter, charging system80
Features or load 500 A load70
Warranty warranty not published, scored as none0

Specifications

Testing
Model number	45115
Type	Carbon pile
Battery voltages	12 V
Rating range	up to 1,000 CCA
Load current	500 A
Starter test	Yes
Charging system test	Yes

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