Our sealed lead-acid batteries should be trouble-free throughout their design life. However, like most things in life they do benefit from proper care and maintenance. This post explains the basics for maintaining a sealed lead-acid battery correctly. There are things you still need to do even if it is standing idly on a shelf.
How Does Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Work
A sealed lead battery differs from other versions because it is leak-proof and can stand in many positions. It also does not need topping up like old-style starter batteries. Sealed battery technology is also fire-proof, and cannot catch alight the way faulty lithium-ion batteries may do
Tips for Maintaining Your Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
We manufacture all our sealed lead-acid batteries to the same exacting standards. However, their performance does depend on our customers using them correctly. The single most important this is not to over-charge them, or allow them to run flat.
- You must use a good quality charger from a trusted supplier. The label must confirm the product is suitable for gel, deep cycle lead acid batteries.
- Attempting to charge your lead battery too fast may solve an immediate need. However, this will damage the battery and might stop it working completely.
- Undercharging your sealed lead battery with a lower current is a false economy. This is because you may end up with a battery that goes flat sooner.
Remember to always use the constant charging voltage method when maintaining a sealed lead-acid battery. This will top the battery up at the right rate that suits its chemistry best.
How to Maintain Sealed Lead Batteries in Storage
You can safely store one of our sealed lead-acid batteries for up to two years in a moderate temperature with minimal attention. However, and this is very important, it will gradually shed its charge.
You don’t want to allow it to go completely flat because this would damage it. This is why you must recharge it every couple of months, or when it is down to 70%. This is about all you need to know about maintaining a sealed lead-acid battery in tip-top condition.
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