Technical information

Practical A.E.G Upgrade 2006

How to prolong the life of my battery?

Heat is the largest enemy of your battery as it causes the separator and seals to

weaken and accelerates changes in the plate material, which in turn causes the

dreaded memory effect.

Overcharging abuse is one easy way to overheat your battery. In theory, most

battery cells have incorporated a protection mechanism against overcharging

through increasing their ability to resist venting. However, heat is still generated

along the process and is causing irreversible damage.

To avoid overcharging, use computerized charger (those capable of pulse

charging) if you have a deep pocket, or use slow charging if you are not in a rush.

If you really need to get the battery charged in less than an hour, set an alarm

to remind yourself when to stop the charger, or use a failsafe timer if one is

handy. In any case, consider having a fan blowing at the battery to keep it cool.