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How To Prolong The Life Span Of A Batteries

Everyone certainly, will like to keep their battery in good working condition. So I, decided to write a post that I will help my regular readers and occasionally readers of my site, how to prolong the life span of a batteries.

1.    Discharge should not be prolonged after the minimum value of the voltage for the particular rate of discharge is reached.

2.    It should not be left in discharge condition for long.
3.    The level of the electrolyte should always be 10 to 15mm above the top of the plates which must not be left expose to air. Evaporation of electrolyte should be made up by adding distilled water occasionally.

4.    Since acid does not vaporize, none should be added by any means.
5.    Vent opening in the filling plug should be kept open to prevent gases formed within from building a high pressure.
6.    The acid and corrosion on the battery top should be washed off with a cloth moistened with baking soda or ammonia and water.
7.    The battery terminals and metal supports should be cleaned down to bare metal and covered with Vaseline or petroleum jelly.

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