With the popularity of electric vehicles, lead-acid batteries, as a common battery type, are widely used in various electrical equipment. However, many people do not understand the maintenance knowledge of lead-acid batteries, which often leads to shortened battery life and affects daily use. This article will give you details on how to maintain lead-acid batteries to make your batteries more durable.

First, the principle and characteristics of lead-acid batteries

Lead-acid batteries are a common type of secondary battery that uses a chemical reaction between lead and lead dioxide to produce electrical energy. Lead-acid batteries have the advantages of cheap price, high safety and easy manufacturing, but they also have the disadvantages of large weight, large volume and limited capacity. Therefore, lead-acid batteries are mainly used in automobiles, electric vehicles and other fields.

Two, the maintenance of lead-acid batteries

1. Charge regularly

A lead-acid battery is a type of battery that needs to be recharged periodically. In general, when the battery power is consumed by half, it needs to be charged in time. If the power is too low or does not charge for a long time, it will cause the battery plate to vulcanize and shorten the battery life. Therefore, it is recommended to charge the battery every day or every few days to keep the battery fully charged.

2. Avoid excessive discharge

Excessive discharge is also one of the important reasons for the shortened life of lead-acid batteries. When the battery power is too low, the battery plate will be deformed, which will affect the battery life. Therefore, when using electrical equipment, pay attention to the power indicator to avoid excessive discharge.

3. Avoid high temperatures

High temperature environments can negatively affect the life of lead-acid batteries. The high temperature will cause the chemical reaction inside the battery to accelerate, thus accelerating the aging of the battery. Therefore, when using lead-acid batteries, care should be taken to avoid placing them in a high temperature environment, such as avoiding direct sunlight and staying away from heat sources.

Answers to relevant questions

1. Q: What do you need to pay attention to when charging lead-acid batteries?

A: When charging the lead-acid battery, you need to pay attention to the following points: First, use the original charger to charge; Secondly, to avoid high temperature environment when charging; Thirdly, maintain good ventilation when charging; Finally, don't turn the battery upside down or tilt it while charging.

2.Q: How to determine whether the lead-acid battery needs to be replaced?

A: Determine whether the lead-acid battery needs to be replaced by the following methods: First, observe whether the battery appearance is damaged or deformed; Second, check whether the battery capacity is sufficient; Again, check whether the battery life has reached the expected; Finally, if there is a significant drop in power or insufficient charge in use, the battery needs to be replaced in time.

3. Q: How to deal with lead-acid batteries?

A: For discarded lead-acid batteries, they should be properly disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the local environmental protection department. It can not be discarded or disposed of at will to avoid harm to the environment and human health. At the same time, for lead-acid batteries that can still be used, they can be sent to recycling points or second-hand markets for reuse.

Through this introduction, I believe you have understood how to maintain lead-acid batteries and extend their service life. In daily use, as long as attention is paid to regular charging, avoiding excessive discharge and avoiding problems such as high temperature environment, the service life of lead-acid batteries can be effectively improved. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the reasonable disposal of waste lead-acid batteries to protect the environment. Hopefully, this information will help you better use and manage lead-acid batteries.