Tag: cell capacities

What is a commissioning charge and why is it important with new batteries?

A commissioning charge is similar to equalize charging, but with new batteries the charging voltage may be higher and held constant for a longer period of time to ensure the new batteries are fully charged and to help balance the cell capacities and voltages. The following shows the typical variation of cell voltages on float for a brand-new battery before commissioning charge:

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CHECKING BATTERY CELL FLOAT VOLTAGES

One critical part of battery ownership is checking your battery. This ensures a long battery life, offers a chance to make corrections, and protects your investment. The question is, what do you look out for and what can you do about it?

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