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Have you wondered why you keep replacing your batteries?
Different battery sizes contribute to the effectiveness of your equipment, and here’s why. Usually, the larger the battery the more energy storage capacity it has. Larger batteries store more energy and provides a longer battery life. Batteries convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy, removing the need for a direct power source.
Gate motors, garage door openers, electric fence energizers and inverters, to name a few, are electrical security applications which use lead acid or gel batteries as an emergency backup.
There are countless brands of batteries on the market, some are good while others lack in quality. With the rise in electricity challenges is South Africa, it is important to understand the warranty and life expectancy of your battery.
Cycle life
This refers to the number of times a battery is discharged and then recharged. With the current blackouts in South Africa, we can have loadshedding from two to four times per day or every other day. This can result in possible capacity loss or even premature battery failure.
Recharge time
Batteries need to be re-charged with their specific charge specifications. Sealed lead acid batteries should be re-charged fully in the safest and shortest space of time. The re-charge should be uninterrupted and usually takes eight to twelve hours at a minimum charge rate.
With the current load shedding, the batteries won’t be charged in time for the next blackout. This exposes the battery to a “deep discharge” and may cause permanent damage to the battery’s capacity.
In many cases the original size battery is being replaced with a larger Amp Hour battery. However, very rarely are the charging systems upgraded or even set to charge at a higher rate of amps. If the battery isn’t fully charged by the next power outage, the battery’s life span will be drastically shortened.
Conclusion
If the correct care isn’t taken, considering the above mentioned, early replacement of batteries can be expected.
Remember that the battery that comes with your gate motor / garage door operator etc. is there solely as an emergency backup. It is advisable to switch your motor over to manual in order to preserve the battery life.
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