Our products remain true to an original design that dates back over a century, and is still going strong. The lead industry is happy about this, because it keeps demand for the material buoyant. Although we hasten to mention that over 90% of lead batteries are recycled in North America. Today, we remind ourselves why lead-acid batteries are still so popular, and find a few reasons you may not know.
Research Keeps Lead-Acid Batteries Moving Forward
The image at the start of this post displays the original concept (which is still popular). Some lead batteries still use dilute sulfuric acid electrolyte. However, the batteries we supply are gel deep-cycle types, giving you greatest convenience and no routine maintenance.
However that said, our industry will never be content with the high standards we reached. Lead battery scientists continue to enhance the original design with improvements. Perhaps this is why lead-acid batteries are still market leaders, despite strong competition from other energy-storage technology.
Several Reasons Why Our Lead Batteries Are Popular
Our lead-acid batteries are not intended for use in small, hand-held devices. They never have been, and their size and weight suggests they may never be. Besides, their voltage output is in any case too great for electronic circuits. However, they provide solid, affordable energy for many of life’s conveniences.
But there is another reason why lead acid batteries are still so popular, and that’s because their chemistry can’t catch fire, and never will for a long as water does not burn. While it is true you may have to recharge them more often, they can’t generate enough heat to burn a house down.
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