22 Years' Battery Customization
Nov 16, 2020 Pageview：567
Batteries, just like any other equipment, require to be serviced. You cannot use tools without maintaining them because you will end up shortening their lifespan. Therefore, it is good to have the habit of servicing our batteries well.
The process of battery maintenance is much more straightforward than any other process of maintenance that you know. I always ensure that I service my car battery at least once every month. And for that reason, I have a battery that has been working perfectly for five years.
The primary importance of this activity is that you extend the lifespan of your battery. Your battery will continue giving you extra years of service if you take good care of it.
There was a friend of mine who never cared about the health of his battery. One morning the battery decided to go for a strike; thus, the car failed to start, and he was late for work. He called me, and I rushed for his rescue.
When I opened the bonnet, I noticed that the battery had some whitish substance. There was some liquid on the surface of the battery, and the battery terminals were so thin. This was the effect of failing to service the battery. He had to buy a new battery because the condition of the battery was worse.
Therefore, let us look at the maintenance practices in batteries. I can assure you they are much simpler and will not take much of your time.
Yes, almost all battery types need maintenance, starting from the phone batteries to vehicle batteries. However, the good thing is that they require very little maintenance that can be managed by everyone.
However, some batteries require minimal maintenance to a level that they appear maintenance free. Also, there are maintenance-free batteries that can be used with or without any maintenance at all. Therefore, it is good to know the type of battery that you have.
The routine inspection and maintenance of batteries include:
Check the battery's state of charge. Most batteries have indicators that show the battery's state of charge and gives an on-spot diagnosis of the battery condition. The most reliable method of checking the state of charge is using a voltmeter to stabilize the voltage. You can use a hygrometer to find the electrolyte's specific gravity only if the cabs are removable.
Always ensure that the top side of the battery is clean and free from any moisture. It should also be free of grime because of a dirty battery discharge across the grime on top of the battery casing.
If you are using a maintainable battery, always check if the battery has adequate electrolyte covering the plates. If the electrolyte needs to be topped up, ensure that you top it up to the right level. Top up using distilled water and do not add sulphuric acid.
You should check the battery's casing for any signs of physical damage or warpage. The presence of physical damage indicates overcharging or overheating.
Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or high-temperature grease to the battery's terminals and cable connections. This prevents corrosion and rusting that can be caused by moisture.
Inspect the terminals, clamps, screws, and cables for any form of breakage, damage, or loose connections. They should all be clean, tight, dry, and free from corrosion.
If you have batteries used in seasonal applications, you should fully recharge before storing them for long. You should not forget to check the battery regularly after storing it. If the voltage falls below 12.5 volts, recharge the battery immediately.
In case the battery starts to store energy for a short period, consider replacing it immediately to avoid any problems.
The most maintenance-free battery has no filler gaps on the top. This means that the batteries cannot be topped up. However, few maintenance-free batteries can be topped up. Therefore, you should take care of the maintenance-free battery according to its design.
The inside of a free-maintenance battery cannot be serviced, but that does not mean that the outside cannot be serviced. Therefore, you can perform the following maintenance practices on a free maintenance battery;
Please remove the battery from its location and examine them for any cracks or other damage. If the battery is damaged, then you should replace it immediately.
Clean the battery's terminals, clamps, cables, and screws. You should also check the clamps and cables for any damage. Replace damaged cables and clamps so that you can avoid short-circuiting. Remove the corrosion on the cables and the terminals because they eat up the metals easily. You can remove the corrosion by adding a tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of water and stirring it to mix. Then pour the solution into the corrosion to dissolve it.
Spray the cables appropriately using the battery terminal protectant. If battery terminal protection is not available, you can use high-temperature grease or petroleum jelly. This will help prevent damage to the clamps and cables caused by corrosion.
Servicing a battery does not require any skills. You can do everything by yourself at home. You can disconnect the battery from your car and start to clean it without any knowledge.
When disconnecting your battery, start with the negative terminal before disconnecting the positive terminal. You should do the cleaning in an open place to avoid inhaling any gases that might be emitted when dissolving the corrosion.
However, if you need expert help, it will not cost you are a lot to service a battery. The amount ranges from $ 10 to $50. Nevertheless, considering that the work won’t take over 30 minutes, it is good to do it at home, and you can consult the internet in case of any difficulty.
I think you can now extend the lifespan of your battery by servicing it more frequently. You should check the battery even when you do not think it is the right time to service it. The good thing is that servicing the battery won’t waste a lot of your time.
The cost of replacing a battery is much higher than the cost of replacing a battery. Therefore, you can choose the cost that you will like to incur.
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