Batteries without vent hose
Only conventional, wet batteries need a vent hose, because they gas strongly during operation. The resulting steam can escape through the openings in the plugs. To prevent the vapour from damaging the vehicle, conventional batteries are vented to the …
Whether short or long: charging takes place while driving
How much time does your battery normally have to charge? If your journeys are never shorter than 100 km, this is different from if you regularly only drive distances of 1 - 2 km. The alternator charges the battery with a steady, low current. It takes …
Before the winter or summer break, it is best to remove the battery or at least disconnect it and store it in a cool (ideally at 10 to 15 °C) and dry place. Charge every 4 to 6 weeks for 24 to 48 hours with a suitable charger.
Check the state of charge …
For plugs: Simply open them and look inside.
Low maintenance batteries have a distinct advantage: if something is wrong, you can open them and look inside. What you see will give you some clues.
Warning: You can tell if the battery can be opened by the individual plugs on the top. Often these lead-acid …
The application determines how many volts are required.
In order not to damage either the connected loads or the battery, the voltage of the battery must fit.
Batteries are available with 6 or 12 volts. They consist of 3 or 6 cells of 2.12 volts each.
For applications that require more voltage, such as the …
Installing the starter battery or motorcycle battery
First connect the positive cable (usually red) to the positive terminal of the battery.
Then connect the negative cable (usually black) to the negative terminal of the battery.
If you install a start-stop battery, you must then register the battery in the vehicle system.
Why should you charge wet batteries open?
Gases are produced during charging. As they rise, they mix the battery acid.
It is better for the battery if it is open during this process.
Important: This only applies to initial charging and to all batteries that can be opened. Never open a battery by force!
To ensure proper battery function, it makes sense to keep the battery surface clean and dry. Greasy or silicone-containing dirt on the lid can hinder the flow of current. Moisture on the battery can cause a short circuit in the worst case.
Pay attention to the state of charge
We recommend:
Check the charge level every 2 - 3 months if ...
... the vehicle is often left unused.
... you drive a lot of short distances.
... many consumers are installed.
... it is cold.
... in start-stop systems the engine does not switch off as …
Filling a dry pre-charged battery
Dry pre-charged batteries must be filled with battery acid and charged before installation.