Idiots guide to testing batteries ?

Thanks for that Pomme, I have found a lamp with a big heat sink that draws 2A so I will do what you have suggested.

I’m also thinking of getting a SO Shine SC-S7 which has a Mah indicator so I should be able to identify the best cells and see which are fakes

Can anyone recommend a fan for testing ? Is a big 30inch tower fan or a small PC fan best ?