If you have a car, I believe that you know a little about checking the car, because you don’t have that time to send it frequently to the repair shop if that’s only a simple little problem. Most of them might open the truck to take out of some prepared tools to check the car. Of course, it includes checking the engine and the car battery which is used to get started the car and supply the power for the accessories. Talking of the battery, you may not know that it is lead acid battery which is a technical term. In general, we just heard of Li-ion rechargeable battery, car battery, motorcycle battery, solar battery, AA battery, AAA battery etc. But in fact, batteries like car battery and motorcycle battery are all lead acid battery which uses a reversible chemical reaction to store electric energy.
The lead acid battery can be utilized with a permutation of lead plates or grids and an electrolyte consisting of a diluted sulphuric acid to change electrical energy into potential chemical energy and back. Scientifically it is considered that lead acid batteries are harmful for our health as it may create burns and other permanent damage if we come in close contact with it due to the use of diluted sulphuric acid electrolyte. This is its disadvantage but that doesn’t limit its usage. However, it is worth to note it needs maintenance when used. Add distilled water if it is required, because the water evaporates in the chemical reaction process.
It is worth to mention that the car battery is generally maintenance free. So the car owners don’t pay much attention to that. But another thing that needs to note is to jump-start the car battery if it is just discharging but not dead. It is a simple operation and spends a little time. Since you knew the car battery is lead acid battery that is harmful for health if improperly disposed of, you need to be careful when jump starting the battery.
Use extreme caution when handling electrolyte and keep an acid neutralizing solution—such as baking soda or household ammonia mixed with water—readily available. When handling battery acid, you always need to wear proper eye, face and hand protection. If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, immediately force the eye open and flood it with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention. If electrolyte is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After neutralizing, rinse contaminated area clean with water. To prepare electrolyte of a desired specific gravity, always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water; DO NOT pour water into the acid. Always stir the water while adding small amounts of acid. If noticeable heat develops, allow the solution to cool before continuing to add acid.
Generally a car battery would be used for about 2 years since the lead acid battery will self discharge if not in use. Of course, you need to check and maintain it on a regular basis, or its life is a little shorter than it should be. It is better to maintain the car battery to prolong its lifespan rather than spending time and money to choose and buy it. So car owners, pay attention to this and it is useful for you.
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