Tips & Tricks

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF A BATTERY?

A battery should be durable, have as much power as possible or a lot of capacity for many consumers. But ultimately, the battery must above all fit into the vehicle. Length, width, height, if you know what matters, has from the outset joy of an all-round fitting battery.

WHAT SIZE MAKES SENSE?

The demands on the batteries are constantly increasing, it must perform more and more. Nevertheless, the battery should always be ready. And, of course, ideally without being taken care of. Is bigger the solution?

DO YOU HAVE TO CARE FOR AN (ABSOLUTELY) MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY?

If you want a high-performance battery at all times, "out of sight, out of mind" is not a solution. After all, according to ADAC breakdown statistics, a good 46% of all breakdowns are due to battery problems. With absolutely maintenance-free batteries, there is no need for fluid checks.

What influence does temperature have on batteries?

The fact that batteries start worse in winter becomes an issue again every fall. But what about heat? Do traction and supply batteries also work worse in the cold? And why should you do something in the summer so that your battery also works in the winter?

HOW TO CHARGE CORRECTLY?

Starter batteries and motorcycle batteries should actually be fully recharged via the alternator while driving. If more is discharged than the alternator recharges, this leads to creeping discharge and premature aging. To compensate for this negative balance, only charging with the charger helps.

WHEN DO I NEED TO RECHARGE A BATTERY?

Only when the battery is fully charged can anything come out permanently. That is clear. But how full is my battery right now? Is it full enough and if not, what do I have to do?

How do you recognize a defective battery?

Even from the outside, you can tell a lot about the condition of a battery. Whether it is still worth recharging the battery or starting other rescue attempts. Or whether it is already dangerous and it is better to stay away with the charger.

Low-maintenance, maintenance-free and absolutely maintenance-free

There are several characteristics that distinguish batteries from one another. One of them is the need for maintenance. But what exactly do the different designations mean?