WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT BATTERIES?
Lead-acid batteries contain layers of lead plates immersed in sulfuric acid. Lead-acid batteries can produce explosive gasses. The vent caps allow these gasses to escape during charging. Batteries should only be handled in well ventilated areas by trained and authorized personnel. When talking about lead-acid batteries, people usually call sulfuric acid "battery acid" or the "electrolyte". An electrolyte is general term used to describe a non-metallic substance like acids such as sulfuric acid or salts that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.- Consult the safety […]
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