Scope: This document provides recommended maintenance, test schedules, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of permanently-installed, vented lead-acid storage batteries used in standby service. It also provides guidance to determine when batteries should be replaced.
Hydrometer Test: For flooded batteries, a hydrometer can measure specific gravity, indicating charge levels. Load Test: Apply a load to see how well the battery holds voltage under stress. What are the common maintenance practices for lead-acid batteries?
Lead acid batteries are considered a mixture containing sulfuric acid, an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) and other non-EHS hazardous chemicals such as lead, lead oxide and lead sulfate. To report a lead acid battery, information on battery weight should be listed on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Lead-acid batteries typically last between 3 to 5 years, but with regular testing and maintenance, you can maximize their efficiency and reliability. This guide covers essential practices for maintaining and restoring your lead-acid battery. What are lead-acid batteries and how do they work?
The following are some common causes and results of deterioration of a lead acid battery: Overcharging If a battery is charged in excess of what is required, the following harmful effects will occur: A gas is formed which will tend to scrub the active material from the plates.
Here is a 15-step process to begin every lead-acid battery maintenance process with an important and effective visual battery inspection. Check that battery model and cell/unit manufacturing data code are visible and cell numbering is adequate and correct. 2. Look for dust, corrosion, water or electrolyte