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Funny battery video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0C6wvCcPo4&feature=related. Batteries . Battery . An automotive battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies electric energy to an automobile. It is charged back by the alternator. . Purpose.
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Battery • An automotive battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies electric energy to an automobile. • It is charged back by the alternator.
Purpose • A battery supplies power to the starter and ignition system to start the engine. • A battery also supplies the extra power necessary when the vehicle's electrical load exceeds the supply from the charging system. • Supplies power to the electrical systems when engine is not running.
Battery • Automotive batteries acts as a voltage stabilizer in the electrical system. • An automotive battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy
Battery • Hot weather shortens battery life more than cold. • Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate. • Battery failure happens more in the winter, due to cold starts, which puts more strain on the battery.
Battery • SPECIFIC GRAVITYSpecific gravity means exact weight. • A "Hydrometer" or a "Refractometer" compares the exact weight of electrolyte with that of water.
Rating Battery are rated in both cold cranking amps and reserve capacity. Cold Cranking Amps is the amount of amperage a battery can supply at 0 Degrees while maintaining 9.6 volts for 30 seconds Reserve capacity: The amount of time a battery can supply 10 volts at 25 amps when not being charged reserve capacity is a battery's ability to sustain a minimum vehicle electrical load in the event of a charging system failure
Service of a Battery. • Heavy corrosion can cause starting problems. • Disconnect negative battery terminal • Use baking soda and water to clean corrosion
Charging a battery. • When charging a battery always connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last • When removing battery cables disconnect the Negative cable first and the Positive cable last. • Reason being, everything metal on the car is negative
Battery life • Usually between 3-5 years, but varies. • While draining the battery to a zero charge will not "kill" it, it will reduce the potential battery life every time it is drained. • When you store your vehicle for long periods of time, disconnect the battery at the terminal connections. • if your battery has fluid reservoirs, you must keep these filled
Battery life • Over charging of battery, by vehicle charging system or battery charger. • Undercharging of the battery, due to fault or stop and go traffic.
Battery inspection video • http://www.cdxetextbook.com/electrical/princ/batteryMain/testbat_cable.html
Battery construction video • http://videos.howstuffworks.com/auto/car-parts-videos-playlist.htm#video-41111