Question 1

When should I add water to my battery?

Accepted Answer

Water should be added to the battery once a week after a complete charge with equalization, if necessary. Never before charging.

Question 2

How to fill the battery with or without a water system?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the system used, the basic rule is to never fill the water beyond 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the internal plates of the battery. For more information on filling options, feel free to contact us.

Question 3

Why clean the battery?

Accepted Answer

It is essential to keep batteries consistently clean and dry to prevent short circuits, self-discharge, and explosion risks. Evaluate yearly clean of your fleet by Battelec's service team.

Question 4

How often should I have my battery inspected ?

Accepted Answer

We recommend having the battery inspected every year in order to optimize life and assure uptime, forecast replacement and budgeting.

Question 5

How long should my battery run ?

Accepted Answer

Typically, forklifts are designed so that batteries will run 6-8 constant hours of motor usage.

Question 6

What is my battery life expectancy ?

Accepted Answer

Varies according to maintenance, usage and chargers.

In general, we  expect more than 80% capacity retention for  5-8 years in conventional charging, 4-6 years in opportunity charging and 3-4 years in fast charging.  In good conditions, Battelec Rhino Batteries will offer more than 1700 full cycles at 80% depth of discharge.

Question 7

Can you recycle Lead Acid batteries ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in fact lead acid battery has a 99% collection rate in Canada, making it Canada's most recycled consumer product. Contact Battelec to arrange collection.

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