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Automotive Batteries
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Basic Battery Principles
Batteries only store power, they do not create it.
Batteries provide power for starting. Batteries supply power when demand
is greater that alternator output. Batteries stabilize system voltage.
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Basic Battery Terms
Battery - A device that stores electricity Battery Cell - Consists of Negative & Positive
plates Battery Cycling - Repeated charging and
discharging events Battery Plates - Are made of lead and lead
oxide Charging - Current flowing into the battery
from the charging system Discharging - Current flowing out of the
battery
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Basic Battery Terms
Electrolyte is a mixture of sulfuric acid and water. Anytime water is needed distilled water should be used.
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Battery Construction
A battery cell is made up of positive plates, negative plates, straps, and separators. Each cell supplies 2.10 volts DC
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Battery Construction
The battery case is made of high-quality plastic, which holds the elements and electrolyte.
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Battery Construction
Distilled water is used in batteries because it dose not contain impurities found in tap water.
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Battery Cables
The battery positive cable is normally a large red cable connected to the battery.
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Battery Configurations
Batteries come in different voltages for different applications (# of cells x 2.1Volts)
6 Volt3 cells
8 Volt4 cells
12 Volt6 cells
Actually 6.3 volts old cars and
tractors
Actually 8.4 volts golf carts and floor
machines
Actually 12.6 volts modern vehicles
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Electrolyte
Battery electrolyte is a mixture of 25% sulfuric acid and distilled water.
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Battery Products
An automotive battery produces: Voltage Direct Current Hydrogen gas
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CAUTION!
Hydrogen gas is EXPLOSIVE!
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Temperature
As battery temperature drops, battery power is reduced
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CCA
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Parasitic Load
A parasitic load is any circuit current draw present when all electrical devices are shut off
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Maintenance Free Battery
A maintenance free battery does not have removable filler caps, it is sealed.
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Modern Vehicles
Most modern vehicles use a 12.6 volt batteries Hybrid vehicles use 144-270 volt batteries!
Toyota HighlanderPorsche Cayenne
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Last Two Questions?
Look back through the power point to find your missing answers!
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