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LUMINOUS – CARE VJA ASI Contact Person :Thimmanna. Address :Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Door no 39-10-16 , Veterinary Hospital Road , Labbipet 520010.. City: Vijaywada; State: Andhra Pradesh Contact No.: 9908844798, 0866- 3078345 VSKP ASI Contact Person :Thimmanna. Address :48-6-13/7,Srinagar,Rama Takies 530016. City: Vishakhapatnam; State: Andhra Pradesh Contact No.: 9908844798, 0891 - 6002333 ****************************. From supply of power to one room apartments to large multistory buildings , Luminous Inverters are available for every application- Solar Power Inverters , wind power to utility grid. Luminous Inverter Price List India 2015 Luminous Square Wave UPS Luminous 675VA LB UPS Price – Rs.4,000 Luminous 875VA LB UPS Price – Rs.5,000 Luminous 900VA LB UPS Price – Rs.5,700 Luminous 1500VA(24V/ 2No. Battery) LB UPS Price – Rs.6,800 Luminous 1100VA(12V) SAKTHI CHARGE UPS Price – Rs.6,300 Luminous Sine Wave UPS Luminous 675VA SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.4,500 Luminous 875VA SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.5,500 Luminous 1500VA(24V/ 2 Nos. Battery) SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.7,500 Luminous 2 KVA (24V/ 2 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.12,500 Luminous 2.5 KVA (36V/ 3 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.15,000 Luminous 3.5 KVA (48V / 4 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.17,500

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LUMINOUS – CARE

VJA

ASI Contact Person :Thimmanna.

Address :Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Door no 39-10-16 , Veterinary Hospital Road ,

Labbipet 520010..

City:  Vijaywada; State:  Andhra Pradesh

Contact No.: 9908844798, 0866- 3078345

VSKP

ASI Contact Person :Thimmanna.

Address :48-6-13/7,Srinagar,Rama Takies 530016.

City:  Vishakhapatnam; State:  Andhra Pradesh

Contact No.: 9908844798, 0891 - 6002333

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From supply of power to one room apartments to large multistory buildings , Luminous Inverters are

available for every application- Solar Power Inverters , wind power to utility grid.

Luminous Inverter Price List India 2015Luminous Square Wave UPS

Luminous 675VA LB UPS Price – Rs.4,000

Luminous 875VA LB UPS Price – Rs.5,000

Luminous 900VA LB UPS Price – Rs.5,700

Luminous 1500VA(24V/ 2No. Battery) LB UPS Price – Rs.6,800

Luminous 1100VA(12V) SAKTHI CHARGE UPS Price – Rs.6,300

Luminous Sine Wave UPS

Luminous 675VA SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.4,500

Luminous 875VA SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.5,500

Luminous 1500VA(24V/ 2 Nos. Battery) SINE WAVE UPS Price – Rs.7,500

Luminous 2 KVA (24V/ 2 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.12,500

Luminous 2.5 KVA (36V/ 3 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.15,000

Luminous 3.5 KVA (48V / 4 Nos. Battery) SINEWAVE UPS Price – Rs.17,500

Luminous Inverter Battery Price List – Click Here

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Inverter Load Capacity

2 ceiling fans + 2 Tube-light + 1 TV 21-inch = 600VA

3 ceiling fans + 4 Tube-light + 1 32-inch LCD TV  = 850VA

3 ceiling fans + 4 Tube-light + 1 TV 32-inch LCD TV + Fridge = 1500VA

7 ceiling fans + 8 Tube-light + 1 TV 32-inchLCD = 1500VA

3 ceiling fans + 4 Tube-light + 1 TV 32-inch LCD + Fridge + Washing Machine + Mixer-Grinder

= 2KVA

6 ceiling fans + 10 Tube-light + 1 TV 32-inch LCD + Washing Machine + Mixer-Grinder = 3KVA

1 ceiling fans+ 1 Tube-light + 0.75 Ton AC = 3KVA

5 ceiling fans + 1 Tube-light + 1.5 Ton AC = 5KVA

Luminous Inverter Battery Price List in India – Tubular/Electra/InverlastLuminous Inverter Battery Price List in India 2015 (New Delhi-NCR NOIDA , Ghaziabad ,

Gurgaon and rest of India)

Luminous IL 16000 battery Price : Rs.9,600 ( Rs.7,550 on exchange with same capacity old

battery)

Capacity : 135 Ah

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Electrical Load (2 Fans + 2 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4 to 6 Hours)

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2 to 3 Hours)

Warranty : 36 Months Free of Cost

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Luminous ILTT 500N battery Price : Rs.11,500 ( Rs.9100 on exchange with same capacity old

battery)

Capacity : 150 Ah

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2.25 to 3.25 Hours)

Electrical Load (2 Fans + 2 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4.5 to 6.5 Hours)

Warranty : 24 Months Free of Cost

Luminous ILT 18030 battery Price : Rs.11,700 ( Rs.9,300 on exchange with same capacity old

battery)

Capacity : 150 Ah

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2.25 to 3.25 Hours)

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4.5 to 6.5 Hours)

Warranty : 24 Months Free of Cost

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Luminous ILTT 18048 battery Price : Rs.13,800 ( Rs.11,400 on exchange with same capacity old

battery)

Capacity : 150 Ah

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2.25 to 3.25 Hours)

Electrical Load (2 Fans + 2 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4.5 to 6.5 Hours)

Warranty : 36 Months Free of Cost

Luminous IL 18000 Plus battery Price : Rs.10,500 ( Rs.8100 on exchange with same capacity old

battery)

Capacity : 150 Ah

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2.25 to 3.25 Hours)

Electrical Load (2 Fans + 2 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4.5 to 6.5 Hours)

Warranty : 18 Months Free of Cost

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Luminous LE 19000 Plus battery Price : Rs.10,200 ( Rs.7800 on exchange with same capacity

old battery)

Capacity : 155 Ah

Battery Type : Flat Plate Battery

Electrical Load (4 Fans + 4 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (2.25 to 3.25 Hours)

Electrical Load (2 Fans + 2 Tube Lights) – Back-Up Time (4.5 to 6.5 Hours)

Warranty : 24 Months Free of Cost

Luminous Tubular Battery ILT 180 Price – Rs.10,500 (Rs.8,100 on exchange with same capacity

old battery)

Battery Type : Tubular Lead Acid

Capacity : 150Ah

Model : ILT-180AH

Volt : 12V

Recommended Inverter Ratting : 300VA to 850VA

Warranty : 24 Months Free of Cost Warranty

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Luminous Flat Plate Battery IL 1800 Price – Rs.8,800 (Rs.6,900 on exchange with same capacity

old battery)

Battery Type : Flat Plate Lead Acid

Capacity : 150Ah

Model : IL 1800

Volt : 12V

Recommended Inverter Ratting : 300VA to 850VA

Warranty : 12 Months Free of Cost Warranty

Luminous Flat Plate Battery LE 1800 Price – Rs.8,000 (Rs.6,100 on exchange with same

capacity old battery)

Battery Type : Flat Plate Lead Acid

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Capacity : 150Ah

Model : LE 1800

Volt : 12V

Recommended Inverter Ratting : 300VA to 850VA

Warranty : 12 Months Free of Cost Warranty

Luminous LE 18000 Price – Rs.8,800 (Rs.6,900 on exchange with same capacity old battery)

Battery Type : Flat Plate Lead Acid

Capacity : 150Ah

Model : LE 1800

Volt : 12V

Recommended Inverter Ratting : 300VA to 850VA

Warranty : 18 Months Free of Cost Warranty

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Float and Boost Charging of BatteriesFloat charging is used where the battery rarely gets discharged.  A typical application where float charging can be used would consist of the float charger, battery and the load in parallel.  During normal operation, the load draws the power from the charger.  When the supply to the charger is interrupted, thebattery steps in.

Float charging of a battery involves charging the battery at a reduced voltage.  This reduced voltage reduces the possibility of overcharging.The Float charger ensures that the battery is always in the charged condition and is therefore considered "floating".  The Float charger starts by applying a charging volltage to the battery.  As the battery gets charged, its charging current reduces gradually.  The float charger senses the reduction in charging current and reduces the charging voltage. 

If the battery gets drained, the float charger will again increase the charging voltage and process continues.  Float chargers can be connected indefinitely to the batteries.

Boost charging involves a high current for short period of time to charge the battery.  It is generally if the battery has been discharged heavily.  Boost charge enables the quick charging of depleted batteries.

For instance, a two volt lead acid battery which has been discharged will initially be boost charged with a charging voltage of around 2.35-2.4 volts.  However, as the

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battery voltage rises, the charger will switch over to the float charge mode with a float voltage of 2.25 volts.

Most battery chargers come equipped with provisions for both boost and float charging.

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Tubular Battery MaintenancePosted by D.Mohankumar on April 18, 2010

Posted in: Articles, Circuit, Electronics, Energy, Hobby, Home, Science, Technology. Tagged: battery, battery

charger, battery charging, tubular battery, UPS battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

41 Votes

Battery maintenance is very important when we use Home inverters. Generally Tubular

batteries are recommended due to its high efficiency and life span. Various makes and types are of

batteries are available in the market. . Tubular batteries are recommended to backup UPS and

Inverters where environmental conditions are tough and ambient temperatures are common. These

are capable of long hours of backup and the life period is around five years.

Battery is the backbone of the inverter. Maintenance free batteries come in Flat plate collectors and

are totally maintenance free. These batteries have a typical life of 4 years if properly charged and

maintained.

Tubular Battery

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Tubular batteries high efficient types and they use active material ‘Lead oxide’ encapsulated

inpolyester tubes (hence the name) to prevent ‘Shadding’. The electrode geometry in tubular

battery facilitates ‘Cyclic deep discharges’.

Tubular battery

Tubular battery Plates

UPS Battery

Lead – Acid Battery

Lead – Acid battery uses Sulphuric acid as the electrolyte. Specific gravity of the electrolyte is an

important parameter to determine the efficiency of the battery. Specific gravity of the electrolyte is

the weight of Sulphuric acid-water mixture compared to an equal volume of water. Pure water has

the specific gravity of 1.

Battery capacity and Efficiency

Capacity of the battery is expressed in terms of Ampere hour (Ah). 1 Ah is equal to 3600

Coulombs. If the battery provides 1 Ampere current in 1 hour, its capacity is 1Ah.If it gives 1

Amp current for 100 hours, it is 100 Ah. The discharge rate of the battery depends on how much

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current is drained to drive the load. Typically a 100 Ah battery is rated to provide 5 Amps current

for 20 hours.

The efficiency of the battery is different at different discharge rate. If the battery is not using for long

periods, ‘Self discharge’ will takes place at the rate of 5 Amps per week. Therefore it is

recommended to discharge and recharge the battery at least once in a week to keep it in top

condition.

Power loss in Inverter and Current consumption during charging.

No inverter can function efficiently. The working of the inverter depends on many factors like

conducted load, battery efficiency and maintenance. During operation, inverter will heat up and the

transformer will dissipate heat. So some energy will be lost which reduces the efficiency.

Proper charging of the battery and its efficiency to hold charge are two very important aspects.

Input voltage from the AC lines should be close to 230 volts for proper charging of the battery. Fully

charged battery will show 13.5 volts. Inverter should switch on charging immediately when the

battery voltage reduces to 12 volts. Charging current depends on the time taken to complete the

charging process and also the ‘charge condition’ of the battery. If the battery is discharged

to80% of its efficiency, it will take 5 to 7 Ampere current for charging during the first few hours. Then

the current reduces to 500 milli amperes or less. A fully charged battery will not take any current.

Most inverters have two mode charging-Boost charging and Trickle charging. During boost

charging, around 5 to 7 ampere current will be utilized and during trickle charging only 25 to 50 milli

ampere current will be utilized.

What type of battery is most efficient?

Inverter batteries are available in various forms. The capacity of the battery is based on its Ah

(Ampere hour). It is the amount of current a battery can give during 1 hour of charge/discharge

cycle. In inverters, high capacity (100Ah, 150Ah) batteries are used to give sufficient backup time.

The formula to calculate the Ah of battery is

Total load in watts / Voltage of the battery x Backup hours required.

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If 400 watts load is running on a 12 volt battery for 3 hours, then the capacity of the battery should

not be less than 100 Ah.

Ah = 400 W / 12 V x 3 = 100 Ah.

To increase the backup time, use 150 Ah battery or reduce the load from 400 W to 200 W or less.

Tips for proper maintenance

1. The battery surface should be clean and dust free. Clean it using backing soda-water mix

(without touching the terminal posts).

2. Cable connections to the battery terminals should be kept cleaned and tightened.

3. Top up the battery using mineral free distilled water. Do not allow the water to over fill. Excess

water will short circuit the battery plates. In tubular battery, water level indicators are attached.

Periodically observe the water level.

4. To prevent corrosion, coat the connectors and exposed part of the cable using Vaseline or

petroleum jelly.

5. Place the battery in a place where adequate ventilation is available and to observe periodically

6. Do not place any iron objects over the battery. It will cause short circuit and fire.

7. Do not try to remove the battery terminals if the inverter is switched on or connected to mains.

Disconnect the battery terminals only after switching off the inverter and the mains supply. While

removing the terminals, remove the negative terminal (Black) first. Take utmost care to prevent

shorting of positive and negative terminals through the connecting cables. Always observe the

polarity (polarity is indicated as Red colour or + mark for positive and Black or – mark near the

terminals) while connecting the cables.

8. If the inverter is in the charged mode for more than 12 hours, it indicates that the battery is not

accepting charge. If it happens, disconnect it and check the battery for its charge holding capacity.

D.Mohankumar

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Service TipsServicing Tips

The ways & means to increase the life and performance of lead-acid batteries

The most important part is the care during initial filling and charging which determines the life & performance and knowledge about how a lead-acid battery works.

Followed by proper and regular routine and preventive maintenance of the battery banks. To take corrective measures, one must have the knowledge of the normal failure modes

of lead- acid batteries & the reasons for the failure. If any one is conversant of the failure mode and the reason for same, then will be in a

position to rectify / prevent before it is too late.

Initial filling & charging (IFC)

General requirement

The battery room should be clean, dry & cool, with proper lighting & ventilation. Batteries to be cleaned before initial filling.

Matching constant current charger, should be available capable to supply requisite volt & amps designed to give at 6% rate of charge up to 2.75 VPC at toc voltage

Sufficient quantity of battery grade sulphuric acid of 1.220 + 0.005 sp. Gravity at 27ºc conforming to be 266 & battery grade water conforming to be 1069 should be available. Some stock of 1.400-sp.gravity sulphuric acids at 27ºc for adjustment after full charging, if required.

Don’t use the blind plugs supplied with batteries. Keep the vent plugs loose in position, to avoid explosions.

Caution: do not use any metallic vessel, only use plastic vessel & protective wears. Never take open flame near cells. Never connect the cable loosely with the cells / batteries to avoid sparks & chance of explosion / melting

General requirement: Making dilute Acid

If dilute acid prepared from concentrated acid at site, care to be taken. Do not use wooden or any other metal stirrer but to use plastic/lead ined wooden oar only to aviod contamination. Compressed air can be used for mixing but care should be taken to trap oil acid to be used.

To follow all laid down safety rules for diluting acid from 1.840-concentrated acid. The acid to be used after cooling, sp. Gravity corrected to 27ºc. Use ‘acifil pump’ or siphoning with spring loaded control lever trap, during acid filling to avoid

spillage and surface / earth leakage.

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Acid Filling Procedure:

The battery physically for any damages/visible cracks and cleaned prior to filling of acid. Check the sp. Gravity of acid of all the jerry cans corrected to 27ºc prior to filling. Pour cool dilute battery grade sulphuric acid 0f 1.220/1.190 sp. Gravity up to the max. level

by ‘acifil pump’, siphoning pipe or with funnel & jug carefully. Do not over fill to avoid spillage.

Polarity check & Rest period Procedure:

Just after acid filling, to check polarity of the cells by checking the voltage of all the cells, if any cell wrongly reverses assembled. The voltage observed is not that important at this point. Also check for any leakage visible after filling

Allow 12 hours rest for the cooling; allow the plates & separators to soak acid, but not more than 24 hours. Top up again with acid, same as filling- in sp. Gravity.

Putting on First Charge Procedure:

Use only DC ‘constant current’ charger only for initial charging of batteries. Ensure the charger in working condition and capable of supplying requisite volt & amps

required for the batteries to be charged. Take care of polarity and connect the pos. Terminal of batteries with the pos. & neg.

Terminal with neg. Of the charger, respectively. Charging may be done in 2 steps or single step. In our tropical country advisable to charge in

single step, specially in summer - For ‘2 step charging’ the initial current to be 12% of the C10 capacity of battery upto 2.36

VPC and followed by 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC. (For 500Ah battery 60 amps & 30 amps respectively).

- For ‘single step’ charging, the battery to be charged continuously at the current 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC, till the end of charging e.g. 30 amps upto 2.75 VPC for a 500 Ah battery till end.

Condition of Fully Charged Procedure:

To continue DC charging at ‘constant current’ till the following conditions of fully charged cells are observed:

All cells are gassing freely at toc voltage, 2.75 VPC at 6% - the finishing rate. No rise of voltage for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC No rise of sp.Gravity for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC Theoretical Ah input to be kept at the back of the mind- the input to be approx. 4.5 to 5

times of the Ah capacity of the battery i.e. For a 500 Ah battery the total Ah input to be 2250 Ah to 2500 Ah. (approx.time 75 to 85 hours)

Checks & Record during charging Procedure:

The electrolyte temperature should not be allowed to increase beyond 50ºc, during charging if the temperature goes above 50ºc, the charging to be suspended till the temp. of electrolyte comes down to 40º c, then only start the charging again.

Record the readings of sp. Gravity, voltage and the electrolyte temp. of cells, initially every 4

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Why my inverter battery charging time long & becoming hot after adding distilled water?

Date: 05 Jun 2014   Posted By: krishna dora     Group: Science and

Technology    Category: Technology   

I wish to know why my inverter battery is taking more time to charge and

becoming heated up after adding distilled water. It takes too long a period

continuously charging and getting heated up. I poured three bottles of distilled

water to solve my problem. Please resolve my problem with correct answer. 

Having a problem with overheating of an inverter battery after adding distilled

water? Follow the responses in this thread to know the opinions of others on

the possible reasons for an inverter battery getting overheated after adding

distilled water.

 

Author: Venkat Satish Mamidisetti    06 Jun 2014      Member Level: Gold     Points : 5  (Rs 4)    Voting Score: 0

Acid Filling Procedure:

The battery physically for any damages/visible cracks and cleaned prior to filling of acid. Check the sp. Gravity of acid of all the jerry cans corrected to 27ºc prior to filling. Pour cool dilute battery grade sulphuric acid 0f 1.220/1.190 sp. Gravity up to the max. level

by ‘acifil pump’, siphoning pipe or with funnel & jug carefully. Do not over fill to avoid spillage.

Polarity check & Rest period Procedure:

Just after acid filling, to check polarity of the cells by checking the voltage of all the cells, if any cell wrongly reverses assembled. The voltage observed is not that important at this point. Also check for any leakage visible after filling

Allow 12 hours rest for the cooling; allow the plates & separators to soak acid, but not more than 24 hours. Top up again with acid, same as filling- in sp. Gravity.

Putting on First Charge Procedure:

Use only DC ‘constant current’ charger only for initial charging of batteries. Ensure the charger in working condition and capable of supplying requisite volt & amps

required for the batteries to be charged. Take care of polarity and connect the pos. Terminal of batteries with the pos. & neg.

Terminal with neg. Of the charger, respectively. Charging may be done in 2 steps or single step. In our tropical country advisable to charge in

single step, specially in summer - For ‘2 step charging’ the initial current to be 12% of the C10 capacity of battery upto 2.36

VPC and followed by 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC. (For 500Ah battery 60 amps & 30 amps respectively).

- For ‘single step’ charging, the battery to be charged continuously at the current 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC, till the end of charging e.g. 30 amps upto 2.75 VPC for a 500 Ah battery till end.

Condition of Fully Charged Procedure:

To continue DC charging at ‘constant current’ till the following conditions of fully charged cells are observed:

All cells are gassing freely at toc voltage, 2.75 VPC at 6% - the finishing rate. No rise of voltage for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC No rise of sp.Gravity for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC Theoretical Ah input to be kept at the back of the mind- the input to be approx. 4.5 to 5

times of the Ah capacity of the battery i.e. For a 500 Ah battery the total Ah input to be 2250 Ah to 2500 Ah. (approx.time 75 to 85 hours)

Checks & Record during charging Procedure:

The electrolyte temperature should not be allowed to increase beyond 50ºc, during charging if the temperature goes above 50ºc, the charging to be suspended till the temp. of electrolyte comes down to 40º c, then only start the charging again.

Record the readings of sp. Gravity, voltage and the electrolyte temp. of cells, initially every 4

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Some heat is always generated in battery charging process due to the electrolytic stress produced by zinc and copper electrodes. The movement of electrolytic ions is the cause for the heating of battery and also batteries contains thin foils of metal sheets which quickly absorb heat and retain the heat for more longer time.

In your case leakage of electrolytic liquid may be the cause for heating. This leakage may not be appearing physically as a liquid drain, but fast evaporation can also make the electrolytic level fall beyond required level.

Adding huge amount of water may not be a ideal solution to this problem but it is necessary to get it checked by authorized technician to resolve this issue. Also check the terminals of your battery as a internal loose connection can also make your battery get heated up without charging. Besides these reasons, aging of the battery is also a cause for poor performance of battery. 

Author: Gurjant    10 Jun 2014      Member Level: Gold     Points : 4  (Rs 3)    Voting Score: 0

As told by the above author the electrolyte which you pore into your battery when you put in distilled water or battery water generated heat as the electrolytes are the reason for transfer of energy from the poles. So heating is reasonable. Sometimes at night batteries tend to wobble up the water as if the water is boiling inside and also you said that it takes longer to charge.

I remember my inverter battery used to take long time to charge when was new and heat up too. But it stopped giving backup so we replaced it with a new one. And the new one is working fine.Keep a check with the battery date, the batteries needs to be changed from time to time I am sure you are aware of that. And if you are thinking or replacing the battery than sure I would like to tell you that the batteries are cheap these days but I don't think they will be after few days so do whatever diagnostics you want to do with the battery fast.

Author: naresh    22 Jun 2014      Member Level: Bronze     Points :

Acid Filling Procedure:

The battery physically for any damages/visible cracks and cleaned prior to filling of acid. Check the sp. Gravity of acid of all the jerry cans corrected to 27ºc prior to filling. Pour cool dilute battery grade sulphuric acid 0f 1.220/1.190 sp. Gravity up to the max. level

by ‘acifil pump’, siphoning pipe or with funnel & jug carefully. Do not over fill to avoid spillage.

Polarity check & Rest period Procedure:

Just after acid filling, to check polarity of the cells by checking the voltage of all the cells, if any cell wrongly reverses assembled. The voltage observed is not that important at this point. Also check for any leakage visible after filling

Allow 12 hours rest for the cooling; allow the plates & separators to soak acid, but not more than 24 hours. Top up again with acid, same as filling- in sp. Gravity.

Putting on First Charge Procedure:

Use only DC ‘constant current’ charger only for initial charging of batteries. Ensure the charger in working condition and capable of supplying requisite volt & amps

required for the batteries to be charged. Take care of polarity and connect the pos. Terminal of batteries with the pos. & neg.

Terminal with neg. Of the charger, respectively. Charging may be done in 2 steps or single step. In our tropical country advisable to charge in

single step, specially in summer - For ‘2 step charging’ the initial current to be 12% of the C10 capacity of battery upto 2.36

VPC and followed by 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC. (For 500Ah battery 60 amps & 30 amps respectively).

- For ‘single step’ charging, the battery to be charged continuously at the current 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC, till the end of charging e.g. 30 amps upto 2.75 VPC for a 500 Ah battery till end.

Condition of Fully Charged Procedure:

To continue DC charging at ‘constant current’ till the following conditions of fully charged cells are observed:

All cells are gassing freely at toc voltage, 2.75 VPC at 6% - the finishing rate. No rise of voltage for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC No rise of sp.Gravity for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC Theoretical Ah input to be kept at the back of the mind- the input to be approx. 4.5 to 5

times of the Ah capacity of the battery i.e. For a 500 Ah battery the total Ah input to be 2250 Ah to 2500 Ah. (approx.time 75 to 85 hours)

Checks & Record during charging Procedure:

The electrolyte temperature should not be allowed to increase beyond 50ºc, during charging if the temperature goes above 50ºc, the charging to be suspended till the temp. of electrolyte comes down to 40º c, then only start the charging again.

Record the readings of sp. Gravity, voltage and the electrolyte temp. of cells, initially every 4

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The detailed description by above authors was excellent. as we all know that the battery consists of two electrodes which are dipped in an electrolyte.electrolyte is generally the oxide of electrode. in inverter the electrodes used are zinc and copper and the electrolyte is zinc oxide.the problem of charging duration and heat generated can be by electrolyte or electrode. DUE TO ELECTROLYTE ;The level of electrolytic fluid may fall due to evaporation of fluid or by leakage of fluid the leaked inverter is very dangerous, so it should be discarded. There is no much use of addition of distilled water. under the supervision of suitable technician take suitable measuresThe battery may get overheated even if either of the area of eletrodes are demolished. these batteries should be replaced by new one.

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CHAPTER 14

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE BATTERY?When a man does not feel well, he visits a doctor. When he has trouble on his car, he takes the car to a service station. What connection is there between these two cases? None whatever, you may say. And yet in each instance the man is seeking service. The term "Service Station" generally suggests a place where automobile troubles are taken care of. That does not mean, however, that the term may not be used in other lines of business. The doctor's office is just as much a "Service Station" as the automobile repair shop. The one is a "Health Service Station" and the other is an "Automobile Service Station." The business of each is to eliminate trouble.

The battery repairman may think that he cannot learn anything from a doctor which will be of any use to his battery business, but, as a matter of fact, the battery man can learn much that is valuable from the doctor's methods of handling trouble. The doctor greets a patient courteously and always waits for him to tell what his symptoms are. He then examines the patient, asking questions based on what the patient tells him, to bring out certain points which will help in making an accurate diagnosis. Very often such questioning will enable the doctor to determine just what the nature of the illness is. But he does not then proceed to write out a prescription without making an examination. If he did, the whole case might just as well have been handled over the telephone. No competent physician

Acid Filling Procedure:

The battery physically for any damages/visible cracks and cleaned prior to filling of acid. Check the sp. Gravity of acid of all the jerry cans corrected to 27ºc prior to filling. Pour cool dilute battery grade sulphuric acid 0f 1.220/1.190 sp. Gravity up to the max. level

by ‘acifil pump’, siphoning pipe or with funnel & jug carefully. Do not over fill to avoid spillage.

Polarity check & Rest period Procedure:

Just after acid filling, to check polarity of the cells by checking the voltage of all the cells, if any cell wrongly reverses assembled. The voltage observed is not that important at this point. Also check for any leakage visible after filling

Allow 12 hours rest for the cooling; allow the plates & separators to soak acid, but not more than 24 hours. Top up again with acid, same as filling- in sp. Gravity.

Putting on First Charge Procedure:

Use only DC ‘constant current’ charger only for initial charging of batteries. Ensure the charger in working condition and capable of supplying requisite volt & amps

required for the batteries to be charged. Take care of polarity and connect the pos. Terminal of batteries with the pos. & neg.

Terminal with neg. Of the charger, respectively. Charging may be done in 2 steps or single step. In our tropical country advisable to charge in

single step, specially in summer - For ‘2 step charging’ the initial current to be 12% of the C10 capacity of battery upto 2.36

VPC and followed by 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC. (For 500Ah battery 60 amps & 30 amps respectively).

- For ‘single step’ charging, the battery to be charged continuously at the current 6% of the C10 rated capacity of the battery upto 2.75 VPC, till the end of charging e.g. 30 amps upto 2.75 VPC for a 500 Ah battery till end.

Condition of Fully Charged Procedure:

To continue DC charging at ‘constant current’ till the following conditions of fully charged cells are observed:

All cells are gassing freely at toc voltage, 2.75 VPC at 6% - the finishing rate. No rise of voltage for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC No rise of sp.Gravity for 3 to 4 consecutive hourly readings, after reaching 2.75 VPC Theoretical Ah input to be kept at the back of the mind- the input to be approx. 4.5 to 5

times of the Ah capacity of the battery i.e. For a 500 Ah battery the total Ah input to be 2250 Ah to 2500 Ah. (approx.time 75 to 85 hours)

Checks & Record during charging Procedure:

The electrolyte temperature should not be allowed to increase beyond 50ºc, during charging if the temperature goes above 50ºc, the charging to be suspended till the temp. of electrolyte comes down to 40º c, then only start the charging again.

Record the readings of sp. Gravity, voltage and the electrolyte temp. of cells, initially every 4

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will treat patients from a distance. Neither will he write out a prescription without making a physical examination of the patient. The questioning of the patient and the physical examination always go together, some questions being asked before an examination is made to give an approximate idea of what is wrong and some during the examination to aid the doctor in making an accurate diagnosis.

The patient expects a doctor to listen to his description of the symptoms and to be guided by them in the subsequent examination, but not to arrive at a conclusion entirely by the description of the symptoms. A patient very often misinterprets his pains and aches, and tells the doctor that he has a certain ailment. Yet the doctor makes his examination and determines what the trouble is, and frequently find a condition which is entirely different from what the patient suspected. He then prescribes a treatment based on his own conclusions and not on what the patient believes to be wrong.

Calling for Batteries. A doctor treats many patients in his office, but also makes his daily calls on others. Similarly, the battery repairman should have a service truck for use in calling for customers' batteries, especially where competition is keen. Some car owners cannot bring their cars to the repair shop during working hours, and yet if they knew that they could have their battery called for and have a rental battery installed, they would undoubtedly have their battery tested and repaired more frequently. In some instances a battery will be so badly run down that the car cannot be started, and the car is allowed to stand idle because the owner does not care to remove his battery, carry it to a service station and carry a rental battery with him. Batteries are heavy and generally dirty and wet with acid, and few people wish to run the risk of ruining their clothes by carrying the battery to a shop. The wise battery mail will not overlook the business possibilities offered by the call for and deliver service, especially when business is slow. A Ford roadster with a short express body will furnish this service, or an.),- old chassis may be fitted up for it at a moderate cost. Of course, you must advertise this service. Do not wait for car owners to ask whether you will call for their batteries. Many of them may not think of telephoning for such service, and even if they do, they might call up some other service station.

When Batteries Come In

What does a man expect when he brings his battery to the battery service-station? Obviously lie expects to be greeted courteously and to be permitted to tell the symptoms of trouble which he has observed. He furthermore expects the repairman to examine and test the battery carefully before deciding what repairs are necessary and not to tell him that he needs new positives, new separators, or an entirely new battery without even looking at the battery.

When a car is brought to your shop, you are the doctor. Sonic part of the mechanism is in trouble, and it is your duty to put yourself in charge of the situation. Listen to what the customer hp to say. He has certainly noticed that something is wrong, or he would not have come to you. Ask him what he has observed.

He has been driving the car, starting the engine, and turning on the lights, and certainly has noticed whether everything. has been operating as it should. The things lie has noticed were caused by the trouble -which exists. He may not know what sort of trouble they indicate, but you, as the battery doctor can generally make a fairly accurate estimate of what the trouble is. You should, of course, do more than merely listen to -what the customer says. You can question him as to how the car has been used, just as the doctor, after listening- to what a patient has to say, asks questions to give him a clue to what has caused such symptoms.

The purpose of the preliminary questioning and examination is not merely to make an accurate diagnosis of the troubles, but to establish a feeling of confidence on the part of the customer. A man

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who owns a car generally possesses an average amount of intelligence and likes to have it recognized and respected. Your questioning- and examination will either show the customer that you know your business and know what should be done, or it will convince him that you are merely putting up a bluff to hide your ignorance.

What the customer wants to know is how much the, repairs will cost, and how soon lie may have his battery again. Estimate carefully what the work, will cost, and tell him. If a considerable amount of work is required and you cannot estimate how much time and material will be needed, tell the customer that you will let him know the approximate cost later, when you have gone far enough with the work to be able to make an estimate. If you find that the battery should be taken off, take it off without any loss of time and put on a rental battery. If there is something wrong outside of the battery, however, it will be necessary to eliminate the trouble before the car leaves the shop.otherwise the same battery trouble will occur again. If there is no actual trouble outside the battery, and if the driving conditions have been such that the battery is not charged sufficiently while on the car, no actual repairs are necessary on the electrical system. The customer should be advised to drive in about every two weeks to have his battery tested, and occasionally taken off and given a bench charge. It is better to do this than to increase the charging rate to a value -which might damage the generator or battery.

Adopt a standard method of procedure in meeting, a customer and in determining what is wrong and what should be done. If the customer is one who brings his car in regularly to have the battery filled. and tested, you will: be able to detect any trouble as soon as it occurs, and will be able to eliminate it before the battery is seriously damaged. A change in the charging rate, cleaning of the generator commutator or cutout contact points, if done in time, will often keep everything in good shape.

With a new customer who has had his battery for sometime, you must, however, ask questions and make tests to determine what is wrong. Before sending the customer away with a new, rental, or repaired battery, test the electrical system as described on page 276.

The most important transaction and one which will save you considerable argument and trouble is to get everything down in black and white. Always try to have the customer wait while you test the battery. If you find it necessary to open the battery do this in his presence. When he leaves there should be no question as to what he shall have to pay for. If more time is required to determine the necessary work, do not actually do the work without getting in touch with the owner and making a written agreement as to what is to be done and how much the cost will be. The Service Record shown in Fig. 183 may be used- for this purpose.

The following method of procedure is suggested as a standard. Follow it closely if possible, though in some cases, where the nature of the trouble is plainly evident, this will not be necessary any more than a doctor who sees blood streaming from a severe cut needs to question the patient to find out what is wrong.

It may not always be necessary to ask all the questions which follow, or to ask them in the order given, but they cover points which the repairman should know in order to work intelligently. Some of the information called for in the questions may often be obtained without questioning the customer. Do not, however, hesitate to ask any and all questions covering points which you wish to know.

1. Greet the customer with a smile.

Your manner and appearance are of great importance. Be polite and pleasant. Do not lose your temper, no matter how much cause the customer gives you to do so. A calm, courteous manner will generally cool the anger of an irate customer and make it possible to gain his confidence and good

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will. Do not argue with your customers, Your business is to get the job and do it in an agreeable manner. If you make mistakes admit it and your customer will come again. Keep your clothes neat and clean and have your face and hands clean. Remember that the first glimpse the customer has of the man who approaches him will influence him to a very considerable extent in giving you his business or going elsewhere. Do not have a customer wait around a long time before he receives any attention. If he grows impatient because nobody notices him when he comes in, it will be hard to gain his confidence, no matter how well you may afterwards do the work.

2. What's the Trouble?

Let the customer tell you his story. While listening, try to get an idea of what may be wrong. When he has given you all the information he can, question him so that you will be able to get a better idea of what is wrong.

(a) How long have you had the battery? See page 242.

(b) Was it a new battery when you bought it?

(c) How often has water been added?

(d) Has distilled water been used exclusively, or has faucet, well, or river water ever been used? Impure water may introduce substances which will damage or even ruin a battery.

(e) Has too much water been added? If this is done, the electrolyte will flood the tops of the jars and may rot the upper parts of the wooden case.

(f) How fast is car generally driven? The speed should average 15 M. P. H. or more to keep battery charged.

(g) How long must engine be cranked before it starts? This should not require more than about 10 seconds. If customer is in doubt, start the engine to find out. If starting motor cranks engine at a fair speed, engine should start within 10 seconds. If starting motor cranks engine at a low speed, a longer cranking time may be required. The low cranking speed may be due to a run-down or defective battery, to trouble in the starting motor or starting circuit, or to a stiff engine. To determine if battery is at fault, see "Battery Tests," below.

(h) Has the car been used regularly, or has it been standing idle for any length of time? An idle battery discharges itself and often becomes damaged. If car has been standing idle in cold weather, the battery has probably been frozen.

(i) Has it been necessary to remove the battery occasionally for a bench charge?

(j) Has battery ever been repaired? See page 322.

Battery Tests

1. Remove the vent plugs and inspect electrolyte. If the electrolyte covers the plates and separators to a sufficient depth, measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte. If the electrolyte is below the tops of the plates and separators, see following section No. 2.

If all cells read 1.150 or less, remove the battery and give it a bench charge.

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If the specific gravity readings of all cells are between 1.150 and 1.200, and if no serious troubles have been found up to this point, advise the owner to use his lights and starting motor as little as possible until the gravity rises to 1.280-1.300. If this is not satisfactory to him, remove the battery and give it a bench charge.

If the specific gravity readings are all above 1.200, or if -the gravity reading of one cell is 50 points (such as the difference between 1.200 and 1.250, which is 50 "points") lower or higher than the others (no matter what the actual gravity readings may be), make the 15 seconds high rate discharge test on the battery. See page 266. If this test indicates that the internal condition of the battery is bad, the battery should be removed from the car and opened for inspection. If the test indicates that the internal condition of the battery is good, the specific gravity of the electrolyte needs adjusting. The difference in specific gravity readings in the cells is due to one of the following, causes:

(a) Water added to the cell or cells which have low gravity to replace electrolyte which had been spilled or lost in some other manner.

(b) Electrolyte added to the cell or cells which have high gravity to replace the water which naturally evaporates from the electrolyte.

(c) Trouble inside the cell or cells which have low gravity. The high rate discharge test will show whether there is any internal trouble.

If any cell shows a gravity above 1.300, remove the battery, dump out all the electrolyte, fill battery with distilled water and put the battery on charge.

If the gravity of one or more cells is 50 points less than the others, water has been used to replace electrolyte which has been spilled or lost in some other manner, or else one or more jars are cracked. A battery with one or more cracked jars usually has the bottom parts of its wooden case rotted by the electrolyte which leaks from the jar. If you are not certain whether the battery has one or more cracked jars, see that the electrolyte covers the plates in all the cells one-half inch or so, and then let the battery stand. If the electrolyte sinks below tile tops of the plates in one or more cells within twenty-four hours, those cells have leaky jars and the battery must be opened, and new jars put in.

If the low gravity is not caused by leaky jars, give the battery a bench. charge and adjust the level of the electrolyte.

2. If you found electrolyte to be below tops of plates in all the cells, the battery has been neglected, or there mail be leaky jars. Add distilled water 'until the electrolyte covers the plates to a depth of about one-half inch.

(a) If it requires only a small amount of water to bring up the level of the electrolyte, remove the battery and give it a bench charge. See page 198. Only a brief charge may be necessary. Ask the driver when water was added last. If more than (I month has passed since the last filling, the upper parts of the plates may be sulphated, and the battery should be charged at a low rate.

(b) If it requires a considerable amount of water to bring up the level of the electrolyte, and the bottom of the wooden battery case shows no signs of being rotted, the battery has been neglected and has been dry for a long time, and the plates are mostly likely badly damaged. Open the battery for inspection.

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(c) If only one cell requires a considerable amount of water to bring up the level of its electrolyte, and the bottom of the wooden battery ease shows no sign of being rotted, that cell is probably "dead," due to in internal short-circuit. To test for "dead" cells, turn on the lamps and measure the voltage of each cell. A dead cell will not give any voltage on test, may give a reversed voltage reading, or at the most will give a very low voltage. A battery with a dead cell should be opened for inspection.

(d) If the bottom part of the wooden battery case is rotted, and a considerable amount of water had to be added to any or all cells to bring up the level of the electrolyte, the battery has leaky jars and must be opened to have the leaky jars replaced by good ones.

If there is any doubt in your mind as to whether any or all jars are leaking, fill the cells with distilled water and let the battery stand for twelve to twenty-four hours. If at or before the end of that time the electrolyte has, fallen below the tops of the plates in any or all cells, these cells have leaky Jars and the battery must be opened and the leaky jars replaced with good ones. The electrolyte which leaks out will -wet the bench or on which the battery is placed and this is another indication of a leaky jar.

General Inspection

In addition to the tests which have been described, a general inspection as outlined below will often be a great help in deciding what must. be done.

1. Is battery loose? A battery which is not held down firmly may have broken jars, cracked sealing compound around posts or between posts and separators, and active material shaken out of the grids. There may also be corrosion at the terminals.

2. Are cables loose? This will cause battery to be in a run down condition and cause failure to crank engine.

3. Is there corrosion at the terminals? This will cause battery to be in a run-down condition and cause failure to start engine. Corrosion is caused by electrolyte attacking terminals. A coating of vaseline on the terminals prevents corrosion.

4. Is top of battery wet? This may be due to addition of too much water, overheating of battery, cracks around posts and between posts and cover, electrolyte thrown out of vents because of battery being loose, or electrolyte or water spilled on battery. Such a condition causes battery to run down.

5. Is top of case acid soaked? This is caused by leaks around posts or between covers and jars, flooding of electrolyte due to overheating or due to addition of too much water, or by electrolyte spilled on covers.

6. Is lower part of case acid soaked? This is caused by leaky jars.

7. Are ends of case bulged out? This may be due to battery having been frozen.

This general inspection of the battery can be made in a few seconds, and often shows what the condition of the battery is.

Operation Tests

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Two simple tests may be made which will help considerably in the diagnosis.

Turn on the lights. If they burn dim, battery is run down (and may be defective) and battery needs bench charge or repairs. If they burn bright battery is probably in a good condition.

With the lights burning, have the customer or a helper step on the starting switch. If the lights now become very dim, the battery is run down (and may also be defective), or else the starting motor is drawing too much current from the battery.

Trouble Charts

For the convenience of the repairman, the battery troubles which may be found when a car is brought in, are summarized in the following tables:

All Cells Show Low Gravity or Low Voltage

A. Look for the following conditions:1. Loose or dirty terminals or cell connectors. This may reduce charging rate, or open charging circuit entirely. Remedy: Tighten and clean connections.

2. Corrosion on terminals or cell connectors caused by acid on top of battery due to over-filling, flooding, defective sealing, lead scraped from lead-coated terminals, and copper wires attached directly to battery. A badly corroded battery terminal may cause the generator, ignition coil, and lamps to burn out because of the high resistance which the corroded terminal causes in the charging line. It may reduce charging rate, or open charging circuit entirely. Remedy: Remove cause of corrosion. Clean corroded parts and give coating of vaseline.

3. Broken terminals or cell connectors. These may reduce charging rate or open charging circuit entirely. Remedy: Install new parts.

4. Generator not charging. Remedy: Find and remove cause of generator not charging (see page 284).

5. Charging rate too low. Remedy: If due to generator trouble, repair generator. If due to incorrect generator setting change setting. If due to driving conditions increase charging rate

6. Acid or moisture on top of battery due to defective sealing, flooding, spilling electrolyte in taking gravity readings, loose vent plugs. This causes corrosion and current leakage. Remedy: Find and remove cause.

7. Tools or wires on battery causing short-circuits. Remedy: Tell customer to keep such things off the battery.

8. Short-circuits or grounds in wiring. Remedy: Repair wiring.

9. Cutout relay closing late, resulting in battery not being charged at ordinary driving speeds. Remedy: Check action of cutout. See page 282.

10. Excessive lighting current, due to too many or too large lamps. Remedy: Check by turning on all lamps while engine is running. Ammeter should show three to five amperes charge with lamps burning. In winter the charging rate may have to be increased.

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B. Question Driver as to following causes of low gravity and low voltage:

1. Has water been added regularly?

2. Has impure water, such as faucet, well, or river water ever been added to battery?

3. Has too much water been added?

4. Has electrolyte been spilled and replaced by water?

5. Has battery been idle, or stored without regular charging?

6. Is car used more at night than in daytime? Considerable night driving may prevent battery from being fully charged.

7. Is starter used frequently?

8. What is average driving speed? Should be over 15 M. P. 11.

9. How long is engine usually cranked before starting-? Cranking period should not exceed 10 seconds.

C. If battery has been repaired. The trouble may be due to:

1. Improperly treated separators used.

2. Grooved side of separators put against negatives instead of positives.

3. Separator left out.

4. Cracked separator.

5. Positives used -which should have been discarded.

6. Bulged, swollen negatives used.

7. Poor joints due to improper lead-burning.

D. Battery Troubles which may exist:

1. Sulfated plates.

2. Buckled Plates.

3. Internal Short-circuits.

4. Cracked Jars.

5. Clogged Separators.

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Gravity Readings Unequal

1. Acid or moisture on top of battery, due to defective sealing, flooding, spilling electrolyte, loose vent plugs. This causes current leakage. Remedy: Find and remove cause.

2. Tools or wires on battery, causing short-circuits. Remedy: Tell driver' to keep such things off the battery.

3. Electrolyte or acid added to cells giving the high gravity readings.

4. Electrolyte spilled and replaced by water in cells giving low readings.

5. Grooved side of separators placed against negatives in cells giving the low readings.

6. Separator left out, cracked separator used, hole worn through separator by buckle([ plate or swollen negatives, or separators in some cells and new ones in others.

7. Old plates used in some cells and new ones in others.

8. Impurities in cells showing low gravity.

9. Shorted cell, due to plates cutting through separators.

10. Cracked jar.

11. Oil some of the, older cars a three wire lighting system was used. If the lights are arranged so that more are connected between one of the outside wires and the center, than between the other outside wire and the center, the cells carrying the heavier lighting load will show low gravity.

12. On some of the older cars, the battery is made of two or more sections which are connected in series for starting and in parallel for charging. Oil such cars the cells in one of the sections may show lower gravity than other cells due to longer connecting cables, poor connections, corroded terminals, and so on. Such a condition AN-ill often be found in the old two section Maxwell batteries used previous to 1918.

High Gravity

This is a condition in which the hydrometer readings would indicate that a battery is almost or fully- charged, but the battery may fail to operate the starting motor. If the lights are burning while the starting switch is closed, they -will become very dim. The gravity readings may be found to be above 1.300.

The probable causes of this condition are:

1. Electrolyte or concentrated acid added instead of water.

2. One of the numerous "dope" solutions which have been advertised extensively within the past two years. Never use them. If customer admits having used such a "dope" warn him not to do so again.

Low Electrolyte

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Probable Causes:1. Water not added.

2. Electrolyte replaced in wrong cell after taking gravity readings.

3. Cracked jars.

4. Battery overcharged, causing loss of water by overheating and excessive gassing.

Probable Results:

1. Sulfated Plates.

2. Carbonized, dry, cracked separators.

3. Considerable shedding.

Battery Overheats

Probable Causes:1. Water not added regularly.

2. Impure water used.

3. Impure acid -used.

4. Battery on hot place on car.

5. Alcohol or other anti-freeze preparation added.

6. Excessive charging rate.

7. Improperly treated separators.

8. Battery over-charged by long daylight runs.

Probable Results:

1. Sulfated Plates.

2. Burned, Carbonized Separators.

3. Buckled Plates.

4. Excessive Shedding.

Electrolyte Leaking Out at Top

Probable Causes:

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1. Too much water added.

2. Battery loose in box. 

3. Cracks in sealing compound due to poor sealing, or cables pulling on terminals, or due to poor quality of sealing compound, or good quality compound which has been burned.

4. Vent plugs loose.

Probable Results:

1. Upper portion of case rotted by acid.

2. Electrolyte low.

3. Plates sulphated.

4. Upper parts of separators dry.

Summary

1. When May a Battery Be Left on the Car?

(a) When you find that the specific gravity of all cells is more than 1.150, the voltage of each cell is at least 2, the voltage doe's not drop when the lights are turned on, or the lights do not become very dim -when the engine is cranked with the starting motor, there are no loose terminals or connectors, the sealing compound is not broken or cracked so as to cause a "slopper," the electrolyte covers the plates, the box is not rotted by acid, and there are no broken jars.

These conditions will exist only if battery has been well taken care of, and some trouble has suddenly and recently arisen, such as caused by a break in one of the battery cables, loosening of a cable connection at the battery or in the line to the starting motor.

2. When Should a Battery Be Removed From Car?

(a) When you find broken sealing compound, causing the battery to be a "slopper."

(b) When you find inter-cell connectors and terminals loose, corroded, or poorly burned on.

(c) When you find box badly rotted by acid, or otherwise defective.

(d) When you find a cracked jar, indicated by lower part of case being acid soaked, or by low electrolyte, or find that electrolyte level falls below the tops of the plates soon after adding water.

(e) When you find a dead cell, indicated by very low or no voltage, even on open circuit.

(f) When specific gravity of electrolyte is less than 1.150, or gravity readings of cells vary considerably.

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(g) When battery voltage drops to about 1.7 or less per cell when lamps are turned on, or lamps become very dim when the starting motor is cranking the engine, or the high rate discharge test shows that there is trouble in the cells.

(h) When you find that electrolyte is below tops of plates, and it requires considerable water to bring it up to the correct height.

(i) When battery overheats on charge, or discharge, although battery is not located in hot place, charging rate is not too high and lamps and accessories load is normal.

(j) When battery is more than a year old and action is not satisfactory.

(k) When a blacksmith, tinsmith or plumber has tried his hand at rebuilding the battery. Such a battery is shown in Fig. 189. 

(1) When ends of care are bulged out.

3. When Is It Unnecessary to Open a Battery?

(a) When the only trouble is broken sealing compound. The battery should be resealed.

(b) When loose, corroded, or poorly burned on terminals and connectors have merely resulted in keeping battery only partly charged and no internal troubles exist. The remedy is to drill off the connectors, or terminals, and re-burn them.

(c) When the external condition of battery is good, and a bench charge, see page 198 (with several charge and discharge cycles if necessary) puts battery in a good condition, as indicated by voltage, cadmium, and 20 minute high rate discharge test.

4. When Must a Battery Be Opened?

(a) When prolonged charging (72 hours or more) will not cause gravity or voltage to rise. Such trouble is due to defective plates and separators.

(b) When battery case is badly acid soaked. A slightly acid soaked case need not be discarded, but if the damage caused by the acid has been excessive, a new case is needed. Plates may also be damaged.

(c) When one or more jars are cracked. New jars -are needed. The plates may also be damaged.

(d) When one or more cells are "dead," as indicated by little or no voltage, even on open circuit. New plates (positives at least) may be required.

(e) When battery is more than a year old and action is unsatisfactory. (Battery will not hold its charge.) Battery may have to be junked, or new separators may be required. Every battery should be reinsulated at least once during its lifetime.

(f) When a blacksmith, tinsmith, or plumber have tried to repair a case, Fig. 189.

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Fig. 189. A Blacksmith and Tinsmith Tried Their Hands on This Case, Lower Part Enclosed in Tin, Strap Iron, Covered with Friction Tape, Around The Top.

(g) When the ends of case are bulged. A new case is needed. If the battery has been frozen it should generally be junked. There are some cases on record of a frozen battery having been thawed out and put in serviceable condition by a long charge at a low rate followed by several cycles of discharge and recharge. Generally, at least, a new case, jars, and positives are required.

NOTE: New separators should always be installed, whenever a battery is opened for repairs, unless the separators already in the battery are new, and the trouble for which the battery was opened consists of a leaky jar, a separator left out, or some other trouble which does not require pulling the plates out of mesh.

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LUMINOUS INVERTER BATTERIES

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Luminous IL 16000 ..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1014026 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7549

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9649

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Luminous LE 16000..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1050036 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 6799

Without old Battery:            Rs. 8799

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Luminous ILM 18024..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1083027 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7999

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10399

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Luminous LE 19000 P..(155Ah)Price: Rs. 1150031 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7949

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10349

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Luminous ILT 18030..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1319030 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 9249

Without old Battery:            Rs. 11649

Warranty: 30 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Luminous LET 19036..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1415034 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 9349

Without old Battery:            Rs. 11849

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Luminous ILTT 18048..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1572029 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11199

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13599

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tall Tubular Battery

LUMINOUS INVERTER BATTERIES

Luminous has designed two types of inverter batteries: Tubular Batteries and Flat Plate Batteries. These batteries are designed to meet the demands of excessive power failure in Indian conditions. Inverter batteries manufactured by Luminous requires less maintenance and can provide you power packed performance throughout its life time. Luminous inverter batteries are compatible with all inverter models available in India. 

Batterybhai.com is India’s first online multi brand battery store that deals in 100% original Luminous Inverter batteries. While purchasing Luminous batteries from BatteryBhai, you will get original product

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with manufacturers warranty, free home delivery and installation with COD facility. So, why are you waiting, buy your desired Luminous Inverter battery from BatteryBhai.com today. 

Luminous Customer Care : 011-45500700

 

If you are facing any kind of problem regarding Luminous  Inverter batteries, you can simply call their Help Line Number :

 

Toll Free Number: 1860 500 3939

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Customer Support E-mail: [email protected]

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SF SONIC INVERTER BATTERIES

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SF Sonic Power Box ..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1100323 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 8499

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10499

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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SF Sonic Power Box ..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1217425 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 9199

Without old Battery:            Rs. 11599

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

SF SONIC INVERTER BATTERIES

Well known for providing power at its peak throughout its life time, SF Sonic Inverter Batteries are considered as ultimate power packed batteries. The company manufactures two types of inverter batteries: SF Sonic Power House and SF Sonic Power Box. BatteryBhai is the first online multi-brand battery store, which offers 100% genuine SF Sonic Inverter Batteries with manufacturers warranty. Buy SF Sonic Inverter batteries from BatteryBhai.com, get free home delivery and installation in 24 hours and pay cash on delivery.*****************.

EXIDE INVERTER BATTERIES

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Exide Exide FIP0..(100Ah)Price: Rs. 927523 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7199

Without old Battery:            Rs. 8699

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Exide Exide Inva..(100Ah)Price: Rs. 1007723 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7800

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9300

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Exide FIP0-IP135..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1207523 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 9299

Without old Battery:            Rs. 11299

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Exide FIP0-IP150..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1336725 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 10099

Without old Battery:            Rs. 12399

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Exide Inva Tubul..(110Ah)Price: Rs. 1380021 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11000

Without old Battery:            Rs. 12600

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Exide Exide Inva..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1410721 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11200

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13500

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Exide Inva Maste..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1439927 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 10599

Without old Battery:            Rs. 12899

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Exide FIP0-IP180..(180Ah)Price: Rs. 1607523 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 12399

Without old Battery:            Rs. 14899

Warranty: 24 Months Battery Type: Flat Plate Battery

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Exide Inva Red 5..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1779936 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11499

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13799

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Exide Inva Tubul..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 2049931 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 14149

Without old Battery:            Rs. 16549

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tall Tubular Battery

AMARON INVERTER BATTERIES

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Amaron AAM-CR-CRT..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1439125 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 10799

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13199

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tall Tubular Battery

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Amaron AAM-CR-CRT..(165Ah)Price: Rs. 1499124 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11399

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13799

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tall Tubular Battery

OKAYA INVERTER BATTERIES

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Okaya XL5000T..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1108030 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7846

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9646

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Okaya XL6000T..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1175031 % OFF

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With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 8185

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10185

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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Okaya TT 5024..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1343026 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 10068

Without old Battery:            Rs. 12068

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tall Tubular Battery

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Okaya TT 5030..(150Ah)

MTEKPOWER INVERTER BATTERIES

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MtekPower EB 1600..(135Ah)Price: Rs. 1125030 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7978

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9778

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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MtekPower EB 1800..(150Ah)Price: Rs. 1190031 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 8301

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10301

Warranty: 36 Months

DIGIPOWER INVERTER BATTERIES

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DigiPower DP 1450..(110Ah)Price: Rs. 1035024 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 7900

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9400

Warranty: 42 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DP 550..(140Ah)Price: Rs. 1140030 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 8093

Without old Battery:            Rs. 9893

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DP 650..(160Ah)Price: Rs. 1210031 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 8460

Without old Battery:            Rs. 10460

Warranty: 36 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DP 850..(160Ah)Price: Rs. 1282026 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 9582

Without old Battery:            Rs. 11582

Warranty: 42 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DT 860..(160Ah)Price: Rs. 1378025 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 10355

Without old Battery:            Rs. 12355

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DT 900..(160Ah)Price: Rs. 1515025 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 11465

Without old Battery:            Rs. 13465

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery

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DigiPower DT 948..(160Ah)Price: Rs. 1626024 % OFF

With old Battery (Same Ah): Rs. 12364

Without old Battery:            Rs. 14364

Warranty: 48 Months Battery Type: Tubular Battery