Maintenance

Measuring Specific Gravity
Specific Gravity:   The most accurate and direct way to test the state of charge of a battery cell is to determine the specific gravity of the battery ele...
Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Battery Sulfation
Causes of battery sulfation: Batteries sit too long between charges.  As little as 24 hours in hot weather and several days in cooler weather. Batte...
Mon, 11 Dec, 2017 at 12:24 PM
Corrective Equalization & Instructions
The frequency of corrective equalizations will vary by system due to factors such as operating temperature, frequency of cycling and depth of discharge. ...
Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Voltage Readings & State of Charge
Voltage Readings Voltage readings will vary and are greatly affected and dependent on whether the battery is being charged, discharged or in storage ...
Tue, 18 Aug, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Electrolyte Characteristics
In new batteries, electrolyte should be clear of debris or any discoloration.  During normal use you may notice the electrolyte in the battery cells has...
Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance When a battery is first received the cell acid levels should be checked and the battery should be put on charge. After removing fro...
Wed, 15 Oct, 2014 at 1:13 PM
Electrolyte Levels & Filling
What is the required liquid level inside the battery? ELECTROLYTE - ADDING DISTILLED WATER Only distilled (preferred), deionized or reverse osmosis ...
Mon, 25 May, 2020 at 3:10 PM
12 Month Maintenance Schedule - Flooded Lead-Acid Batteries
For the first 12 months of usage, the following tests should be completed:  MONTHLY •    Measure and record resting/loaded voltage •    Check electrolyte...
Sat, 6 Jun, 2020 at 4:55 PM
Cleaning Vent Caps
Cleaning Rolls Standard 1/4-turn bayonet, R-Caps & Watermiser Battery Caps CLEANING VENT CAPS You might notice a sticky dark gray residue on the...
Sat, 6 Jun, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Stratification
Rolls deep cycle lead acid batteries contains electrolyte with varying concentrations of water and acid (1.265, 1.250). A battery resting idle for long peri...
Tue, 30 Sep, 2014 at 2:17 PM