For example, if the battery has a voltage of 12.16V, charge it for 10 hours at the recommended charge rate. Nevertheless, it should be clearly understood that wet (filled) lead acid battery is “a live” product. Whether it is in storage or in service, it has a finite life. All batteries once filled will slowly self discharge. The higher the storage temperature and humidity of the storage area, the greater the rate of self discharge.

There are many types of charger available; their working principles and the procedure for using these is given below. Smart Chargers Due to the high demands of the OEM market and the technical and manufacturing standards of Yuasa batteries, the rate of genuine manufacturing faults is negligible. It also features a rollover proof lid for extra safety, making it ideal for cold weather climates and superior power & performance.If the alternator regulator is not set properly, or alternator voltage control circuit fails, then the battery can be subjected to an excessive charge.

If you are collecting instore from our Swindon branch we can dispose of the old battery free of charge. There are many different types of hand held digital conductance tester on the market. They generally give a good indication
of problems but the following points should always be taken
into account. It should be noted that a vehicle fitted originally by manufacturer with an AGM battery should be replaced only with an AGM battery. Likewise, a vehicle originally fitted with an EFB battery should only be replaced by and EFB or AGM battery. Yuasa Silver car batteries allow around 50,000 engine starts, compared to around 20,000 on a normal battery. Excessive use of electrical consumers, – air conditioning, stereo (incorrectly fitted direct to the battery) etc

Duracell 110 / DA80 Advanced Car Battery

The sulphation hinders the efficiency of the electrochemical reactions within the battery between the active material of the plates and the acid. This is not a manufacturing fault. It is good practice to wait for about 20 minutes for the gases to clear before removing the leads from the battery as some chargers remain ‘live’ and can cause a spark.