But are you talking about Batt-O-Meter by Keith McMillen or any multimeter?
I tested them connected in the bass, in my American Deluxe Jazz Bass, and voltage was 14,60V, without disconnecting the batteries.
I disconnected both, and the voltage was 8.17V in both (16.34V).
I tested in American Elite Precision and connected 10,61V, disconnected 11.65V (5.80+5.85). I had to change this bass to pasive last Saturday.
So, it's not a good idea to test batteries connected to active previous?
I wanted to test them regularly without openning the tap.
Is it not possible like in this video with a TRS jack?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyUWE0JLpVU&t=371s
Thanks a lot