Watering Your Lead Acid Battery: The Basics
SEARCH ARCHIVE ARCHIVE FILTER CATEORIES TOPIC NAME Watering Your Lead Acid Battery: The Basics Posted by Crown Battery on Jul 14, 2017 9:02:55 AM Just like how you can't go without water, neither can your battery. Watering your lead acid battery is an essential maintenance step that can't be skipped. It keeps your battery safe for use and in optimal condition. Not watering your lead acid battery at the right time can lead to serious damage, but knowing when is the right time to water your battery isn't always easy. Follow these steps on how to water your lead acid battery. WHY BATTERIES NEED TO BE WATERED Lead acid batteries consist of flat lead plates immersed in a pool of electrolyte . The electrolyte consists of water and sulfuric acid . The size of the battery plate s and amount of electrolyte determines the amount of charge lead acid batteries can store or how many hours of use. Water is key part of how a lead battery functions. Additionally, durin