Battery Knowledge

What should be considered when buying a battery?

SIZE: What are the dimensions of your original battery?
POWER: What is the Ampere hour required to power your vehicle?
WARRANTY: Automotive batteries are backed by a warranty package. Chose what is right for your vehicle's needs.

When I am cleaning the replacing the battery or cleaning the terminals why is it important to remove the ground wire first?

• Before you start, always check the type of grounding system the vehicle has.
• If you remove the positive connector first in a negative ground system, you risk the chance of creating a spark.
• That could happen if the metal tool you're using to remove the positive terminal connector comes in contact with any piece of metal on the car.
• If you are working near the battery when this occurs, it might create an ignition source that could cause the battery to explode. It's extremely important to remove the ground source first

When my car won't start, how do I know for sure if my battery really needs to be replaced?

• Many other problems can keep a car from starting, so you need to do some trouble shooting. Authorized dealers do battery testing free of charge, so it is a good first step to visit your nearest Dealer.

Preventive Maintenance Measures:

TIPS:

Though all our Batteries are eco-friendly and maintenance-free, a few precautions would further ensure their longevity.

• Use only distilled water for top-ups and do not overfill.
• Periodically check the voltage regulator output as over and under charging can be harmful to the battery.
  • In case of maintenance-free (MF) batteries, vent plugs can be opened with a rupee coin.
• To protect the batteries from damage, recharge at recommended current (amps) only.
• Do not keep normal batteries idle for more than 3-4 weeks and MF batteries idle for more than 10-12 weeks.
• Do not operate or charge battery if electrolyte temperature exceeds 60 o C.
• When charging, ensure that the current is not more than 1/20 of the rated AH capacity.
• Put the correct capacity of battery in the vehicle to get the best performance.
• When placing battery, ensure that it is secured firmly in the cradle.
• Always keep terminals and clamps clean and grease-free and never hammer down the clamps.
• Ensure that the clamps are always firmly tightened.
• Make sure the connecting cables are fixed to the correct poles. (first +ve to -ve then -ve to +ve)
• Apply petroleum jelly on the terminal cable clamps but never apply grease.