How To Recondition Lead Acid batteries
Lead acid batteries are expensive, so reconditioning one is a better choice than to buy a new one. At the same time, it is possible to fix an old battery and get several more years from it. In any case, this is a simple procedure, but it may be dangerous, due to the fact the acid can be dangerous. In any case, you will have to follow the next steps.
1. Remove the battery and open the caps. Some batteries have rubber protection, but you can easily remove it as well. Remove all the caps and do not place them back until you are done.
2. In most cases, a battery won’t have enough distilled water and this is the main issue. In that case, add the distilled water and recharge the battery. Once again, do not place the caps back. Keep in mind that the battery must have between 13 and 14 volts when you measure it with a voltmeter.
3. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you can try a more aggressive method. You should get an acid pack and replace the acid and add new distiller water. In that case, repeat the procedure with charging and you should get a new battery.
Don’t forget that the charging battery should be between 10 and 12 hours, if you use a slow charger. On the other side, if you use a quick charger you can recharge it in less than 6 hours. It is a much better choice to measure the battery levels with a voltmeter, while charging in order to get the best results.
Keep in mind that this type of acid can be dangerous, so it isn’t a very safe procedure, but you can manage it and be completely protected if you wear goggles and gloves. The situation is the same if you are planning to completely replace the battery acid.
In some cases, if the battery cells are damaged, you won’t get the 100% capacity from the battery, as when it was new. On the other side, you will get more than 70% of the power the battery had when it was new. This is enough for most batteries, simply because it is enough power for their applications.
Learning yourself how to recondition batteries will have a positive effect on the environment and the planet in general. At the same time, you will save money and you will be able to prolong the life of your batteries. On the other side, all these procedures are very simple.
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