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Watering Your Lead Acid Battery: The Basics

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  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