Download Battery Builders, LLC date codes for lead-acid batteries. BBI records all serial numbers to assist customers with service needs.
In most cases, battery manufacturers stamp or etch a date code on the battery, indicating the month, year, and location of manufacture. Reading the Date Code U.S. Battery uses a stamped code on the terminals of its flooded lead-acid batteries.
Battery date codes are alphanumeric characters indicating the manufacturing date of batteries. Understanding these codes can extend battery life and ensure safety. Techniques for deciphering different types of battery date codes across various brands. Variations in date coding for car batteries, electronic devices, and more.
On Yuasa batteries, you’ll typically find the date codes stamped on the casing. The codes are strategically placed for easy identification during routine inspections. Explanation of the Alphanumeric Codes Breaking down the code, you’ll encounter a mix of letters and numbers.
For example, if the date on the battery is 01/04/19, that means the battery was manufactured on April 1st, 2019. If you can’t find the sticker, or if the date on the sticker is illegible, you can also check the date code stamped into the side of the battery case. This code will be four numbers followed by two letters.
Format Variations: Unlike car batteries, electronic device batteries might use a more complex coding system, often part of the serial number. A code might represent the factory, year, month, and production line. Locating the Date Code: It’s usually on the battery itself, which might require removing the device’s back cover or battery compartment.