Those who are in the industrial battery industry know that lead acid batteries require water to maintain their healthy function, and it’s one of the most fun facts to share with people outside the industry. We commonly get asked why lead acid batteries need water as a regular part of maintenance, so here’s our “battery watering breakdown.”
Basically, a battery’s power comes from the chemical reaction of the lead plates and the acid/ water electrolyte it contains. When a battery is charging, it consumes some of the water, as does natural evaporation. If a battery dries out and stays that way, the battery is as good as dead. You will have to replace the battery, which can quickly become a very costly operation. This is why batteries need regular watering maintenance, and it also needs to be done correctly. There is a correct amount of water and an incorrect amount of water that can be delivered to the battery.
It’s critical to follow watering guidelines as over and under-watering your batteries can reduce their function and their lifespan. Battery Watering Technologies products can help you with every step of your battery watering process and ensure that you properly fill each cell of your battery with every watering cycle.
The Battery Watering Technologies watering kits remove the hassle of filling each battery cell manually. All you must do is install valves into each cell connected by tubing and let the tubing deliver water to each valve as they shut off at the correct level every time. Even better, because the valves simply push in to each cell, you can order a kit pre-strung that installs on your battery in seconds. No more twisting, screwing valves in, or cutting tubing. We offer kits for each cell count and battery layout. If you need help deciding which kit is appropriate for your batteries, jump over to our kit selector website feature, or contact our customer service team at 877-522-5431.
You may also wonder how to know when a battery needs to be watered. The patented BWT VMS1000 (Visual Monitoring System) is the safest and most accurate way to know when your batteries have charged, cooled and been watered. The system visually alerts operators with the brightest LED visual indication of battery status. When the light is green, the battery is charged, watered and ready to be used. When the light is yellow, the battery is in use or is being charged. When the light turns red, pay attention! Your battery is charged and is ready to be watered. The light will blink red if the battery hasn’t completely cooled. Regardless, you can water your battery whether the light is solid or blinking red.
Performing regular watering maintenance on your batteries will keep them healthy and in working condition for as long as possible, so don’t skip it!
