Posts Tagged: battery sulfation
What is battery sulfation and what causes it
What is battery sulfation and what causes it Battery sulfation is one of the leading causes battery failure and the most common cause of sulfation is severe discharge and long periods of non-use. When a lead-acid battery sits in a discharged state, whether due to leaving lights or leaving your vehicle unused for long periods of time, the lead plates develop a coating of lead sulfate. The longer the battery sits unused in this state, the more the plates accumulate lead sulfate. And, the deeper the discharge, the worse the … Read More
What causes battery sulfation?
Battery sulfation definition and prevention What causes car battery sulfation? • Deep discharge—like leaving your lights on overnight • Self-discharge—all lead acid batteries self-discharge about 1-2% per day, depending on the storage temperature (faster in higher heat). • Long periods of discharge— The longer you leave a battery in a discharged state, the more the sulfation process becomes a problem. • Faulty charging system—If the alternator isn’t working in your car, you’ll draw more power from the battery than you’re returning. That will cause sulfation. How does a battery sulfation … Read More