Explaining Battery Faults
(Below table give a brief overview of possible reasons for faults or defects in JUMBO dry charged battery)
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FAULT IDENTIFIED
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ACTION TO TAKE
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Acid spilling from vent opening
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· Battery is overfilled.
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· Lower the battery electrolyte level.
· Fill up the battery in two stages.
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Acid level too low
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· Overcharging battery.
· Battery case leaking.
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· Check and repair charger.
· Obtain new battery
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Poor starting test, difficult to start, voltage falls heavy under load
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· Battery is empty.
· Battery worn out (positive plate is corroded).
· Battery cell faulty.
· Battery sulfated.
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· Re-charge battery (never charge a faulty battery)
· Obtain new battery.
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Burnt battery terminals
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· Battery not properly connected.
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· Tighten battery connectors.
· Replace connector if necessary.
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Individual battery cells bubble when starting / testing battery
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· Faulty cell.
· Terminal connecting leaking.
· Short circuit.
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· Tighten connector.
· Replace battery.
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Battery discharges very quickly
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· State of charge is too low.
· Short- circuit.
· Battery sulfated
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· Check state of charge.
· Replace battery
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Battery hot when in use and consumes lots of water
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· Overcharging.
· Charging voltage too high.
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· Check voltage regulator.
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