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How to prevent battery discharge?
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It is a source of electricity, and without it the car will not run. The battery is necessary to start the engine, then the alternator takes over the role of power supplier. This is the time when the battery is charging, so the longer we drive, the more charged it is, which means that when driving short distances, this may not be enough time, resulting in a discharged battery. Have you ever had such an unpleasant surprise, for example on a winter morning when you were rushing to work?
If so, you probably know what to do in such a situation. If not, you should know how to charge a battery, and how to prevent it from discharging. Here is a short guide on how to win against cunning fate.
Reasons for battery discharge
Why does the battery actually discharge? Is there only one cause or may failures in its operation occur for several reasons? Most often, this is due to the operation of electrical devices after removing the key from the ignition. Drivers usually forget to turn off their lights, and in the morning it turns out that this will unfortunately prevent them from driving. It is also crucial to choose the right battery for your car. It should have appropriate parameters, which you can find out in your car's owner's manual.
Discharged battery This is also a problem when driving short distances, e.g. in the city. The time it takes to be charged by the alternator is insufficient, which means that after some time it stops working. The low outdoor temperatures that we experience in late autumn and winter are also important. Freezing temperatures cause the amount of available energy to decrease and create more resistance when starting the vehicle. Please ensure that the battery is charged at all times.
How to use the battery?
total battery discharge affects its service life. If this happens to you often, you may have to replace it much earlier than planned. To avoid this, you should take proper care of it and follow a few simple rules. Check the battery voltage regularly, which should be greater than 12V at rest but less than 13V, it should not exceed 14,5V after starting. You will also find information about the electrolyte level in the battery manual. If it is too low, raise it and top it up with distilled water. Battery discharge it also depends on his age, if he is over 6 years old, the risk of discharge is greater. When driving around the city, limit the use of power-consuming devices and give the alternator a chance to charge the battery. Remember to turn off all electrical devices before locking your car.
How charge the battery? Don't wait until it is completely discharged, check its charge status. You will need it battery chargers, which you will find in the Moje Auto offer. It will be used to recharge the battery and will also save you in a situation when the car does not want to move. It's always worth having in the car jumper cables, thanks to which you will be able to deal with the problem outside your home, and maybe even help other drivers whose battery has failed.
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Discharged battery you can start it using jumper cables. The red wire should be connected to the positive terminal, and the black one to the negative terminal. Remember, however, that the cables should be connected first to the functional battery and only then to the discharged one. Now the vehicle from which energy will be drawn should start. After a few minutes, the battery will start working.
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You already know that driving short distances does not have the best effect on the state of charge of your battery. Its charging time while driving is too short, which causes its power to systematically decrease. As a result, there comes a time when he is no longer able to start the vehicle. How to check the battery, Is it charged or does it need to be recharged?
Check its idle voltage, which is best when it is 12,4-12,6 V. If the value is lower than 12V, it means that it is partially discharged. Less than 10V is a signal that the battery in your car is not in the best condition or needs to be charged. Use a simple meter to check the battery. A very practical gadget for every driver.
Don't let yourself be surprised! Take care of your car's battery, monitor its charge level, and charge it regularly using a special charger. You'll also need jumper cables in case you forget that your battery needs your attention.
