Friday, September 14, 2012

Reconditioning Battery Guide: 6 Easy Steps You Can Follow

Reconditioning Battery Guide: 6 Easy Steps You Can Follow


As your lead-acid battery ages, there may be a need to recondition it in order to restore full functionality.Reconditioning is a very good way of getting your battery to work like new again.And while you can bring your battery to an automotive shop for reconditioning, it may be more practical to just do the reconditioning yourself.Following is a reconditioning battery guide to help you get started.1.Prepare the following items. - battery hydrometer - battery load tester - battery post cleaner - volt meter - Epsom salts - plastic funnel - screwdriver - safety gear (gloves and glasses).2.Clean the battery posts on both sides of the battery by using a battery post cleaner.3.Check the battery's voltage with the volt meter.If the reading is less than 12 volts, you'll have to check the individual battery cells.To do this, pry the battery caps open with a screwdriver and then hook up some lead wires onto your volt meter.Make sure that you do not hook the volt meter's leads directly to the battery cells as it can get ruined by the acid content.Place the meter's positive lead on to the battery's positive post and the meter's negative lead on to the first cell and then take a reading.Next, place the positive lead of the meter on the first cell and its negative lead on the second cell and take another reading.Continue the pattern until you get a reading on all battery cells.If ever you get a reading of less than two volts, then this means that it might be a bad cell that needs replacing.4.After checking the voltage, you'll need to run a battery load test.To do that, hook the load tester's leads to the battery and then take a reading (Be sure to hook the positive lead before the negative lead).Your load tester should register a minimum of 12 volts.Now, turn the switch of your load testeron and hold it for around ten seconds.After that, let go of the load tester's switch.When you do so, the load tester should at least register at least 9 volts.Remove the leads, this time with the negative lead coming off first.5.Next, you'll need to perform a hydrometer test.Attach the hydrometer's end to the first battery cell.To begin, squeeze the top part of the hydrometer and then let go.You should notice that the level of the fluid should stay within the green area or just below it and the item in the glass tube should float.If the fluid passes through the green area, then the battery will need recharging.On the other hand, if it does not reach the green area, the battery is still in good condition.Repeat the process on each of the battery's cells.6.Finally, you are ready to add the Epsom salts to the battery.Take the plastic funnel and place it over one of the battery cells.Pour a tablespoon of Epsom salts into each of the cells and then charge the battery for about 24 hours.Follow this reconditioning battery guide and practice the reconditioning process on an old battery.Once you've mastered the process, you can get to work on the battery that you are currently using and may even do reconditioning as a side business.

Reconditioning Battery Guide: 6 Easy Steps You Can Follow



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