Tips on how to Extend your Batterys Life: When we purchase batteries, we expect to get a good long life out of it. Unfortunately, it is necessary for us to provide some assistance, so that our battery can last as long as possible. Maintenance of your battery is very important, and having a good charger is key. A good battery charger/maintainer will not only save you money by extending battery life, but will also help the environment by lowering the amount of energy expended in producing so many new replacement batteries. So here are some simple guidelines for extending battery life. *Invest in a decent battery in the first place. Not all batteries are alike. For the best return on your investment, get a good one and maintain it properly with a high quality charger-maintainer-desulfator. *For safety reasons, charge in a well-ventilated area. Hydrogen gas generated during charging is explosive. *Choose the appropriate charge program for flooded, gel and AGM batteries. Check manufacturers specifications on recommended voltage thresholds. *Choose the appropriate charge program for flooded, gel and AGM batteries. Check manufacturers specifications on recommended voltage thresholds. *Charge your batteries before they are completely dead. Though we have products that will bring completely dead battery back to life, most products require minimum voltage in order to begin charging. Additionally, charging before they get to this point will save you time and energy in the long run. *Clean off the dust an dirt from the tops of each battery. (common sense) *Charge lead acid batteries after each use to prevent sulfation. Do not store on low charge. *Check the water frequently (once or twice a week). to make sure levels are appropriate. If needed, fill water lever to designated level after charging. Overfilling when the battery is empty can cause acid spillage. *The plates of flooded batteries must always be fully submerged in electrolyte. Fill battery with distilled or di-ionized water to cover the plates if low. *Reduce float charge is the ambient temperature is higher than 85 degrees F, or use a temperature compensated charger/maintainer. *Do not allow a lead acid battery to freeze. A partially discharged battery freezes at a higher temperature than one that is fully charged. Never charge a frozen battery. *Never charge if the temperature is above 120 degrees F
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:19:00 +0000
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