What are the precautions for the maintenance and use of gel batteries?

Gel batteries are widely used in new energy vehicles, wind-solar hybrid systems and other systems due to their light weight, long life, strong high-current charging and discharging capabilities, and low cost. So what do you need to pay attention to when using gel batteries?

1. Keep the battery surface clean; regularly check the connection status of the battery or battery holder.

2. Establish the daily operation record of the battery and record relevant data in detail for future use.

3. Do not discard the used gel battery at will, please contact the manufacturer for regeneration and recycling.

4. During the gel battery storage period, the gel batteryshould be recharged regularly.

If you need to manage the discharge of gel batteries, you should pay attention to the following:

A. Do not use any organic solvents to clean the battery;

B. Do not open or disassemble the safety valve, otherwise, it will affect the performance of the gel battery;

C. Be careful not to block the vent hole of the safety valve, so as not to cause the gel battery to explode;

D. During balanced charging/replenishing, it is recommended that the initial current be set within O.125C10A;

E. Gel battery should be used within the temperature range of 20°C to 30°C, and overcharging of the battery should be avoided;

F. Be sure to control the storage battery voltage within the recommended range to avoid unnecessary losses;

G. If the power consumption condition is bad and the battery needs to be discharged frequently, it is recommended to set the recharging current at O.15～O.18C10A;

H. The vertical direction of the battery can be used vertically or horizontally, but it cannot be used upside down;

I. It is strictly forbidden to use the battery in an airtight container;

J. When using and maintaining the battery, please use insulated tools, and no metal tools should be placed on the storage battery;

In addition, it is also necessary to avoid overcharging and overdischarging of the storage battery. Overcharging may vaporize the electrolyte in the storage battery, affecting the life of the storage battery and even causing failure. Overdischarging of the battery will cause premature failure of the battery. Overcharge and overdischarge may damage the load.

As a development classification of lead-acid batteries, gel batteries are better than lead-acid batteries in all aspects while inheriting the advantages of batteries. Compared with lead-acid batteries, gel batteries are more suitable for harsh environments.

If you are interested in gel battery, welcome to contact gel battery manufacturer Radiance to read more.