Every motorist knows that a battery is a container with negatively and positively charged plates and electrolyte. There are three types of batteries - antimony, hybrid and calcium. The latter contain calcium plates of both negative and positive charges. This composition provides low susceptibility to self-discharge and minimal boil-off.
Instructions
Step 1
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, because during charging, an oxyhydrogen gas will be released - a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. Do not smoke nearby and do not allow open flames or sparks. Remove dirt and dust from the battery surface and ventilation openings. It is better to do this with a non-synthetic rag to avoid the possibility of a spark.
Step 2
If the charger has a current adjustment, set the charging voltage to no more than 1/10 of the battery capacity. If the power of the device does not allow this, then set the current to a lower value, which will even be useful for the battery. During low current charging, a larger surface of the active mass is activated and the efficiency is higher. Thus, there is a better, but also longer charging.
Step 3
If your charger does not have current regulation, charge it with constant voltage. These chargers reduce the current as they charge, therefore it takes longer to fully charge than voltage stabilized chargers.
Step 4
Determine the degree of deterioration of the battery. This is reflected in the efficiency of the charger (the lower the efficiency, the more worn out the battery). Determine the state of charge of the battery with a hydrometer or, if not, a voltmeter. If the battery has a state of charge below 75%, and when deep charging is less than 50%, then its time has come - it must be removed from service and recharged.
Step 5
After completing the charging process, wipe the battery dry with a non-synthetic cloth and, if necessary, correct the electrolyte level. Try not to over discharge the battery in the future, as this will shorten its service life in any case.
