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Mistakes to avoid when charging your batteries
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We’re going to look at the three biggest mistakes you should avoid when you’re charging lead acid batteries and how can you prevent them. Forklift trucks are an integral part of any warehouse or distribution center, helping to move around large amounts of products. Warehouse forklifts are typically powered by an electric lead acid battery. Not only are battery powered forklifts trucks more environmentally friendly, they don’t give off fumes, such as carbon monoxide, that gas powered forklifts do. Using lead acid batteries for a motive power fleet gives several advantages for safety and reduces the impact on the environment....
How do I clean a lead acid battery?
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Keeping your battery clean is an essential part of battery maintenance and should be carried out regularly. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it; well, everyone should do it, really. The intercell connectors, any battery filling system or vent caps should remain free from any grease, grime and build-up that could affect the battery's performance.
Preventing and fixing a sulfated battery
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If you have lead acid battery failure, you may have a sulfated battery. You can prevent battery sulfation by using regular battery maintenance and by following battery health best practices.
What liquid is in a lead acid battery?
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The liquid in your lead-acid battery is called electrolyte which is a mixture of sulphuric acid and water.
What exactly is a Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery?
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Lead acid batteries come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the most common types available is a VRLA battery. They are most often found in smaller applications and are a versatile and reliable power supply, if they are properly looked after.