The inverter battery is one of the essential parts of the power system. We all know how frustrating it can be when you have a power outage, and your inverter doesn’t work because the battery is dead or too low to provide power.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF INVERTER’S BATTERY:
Note: This article is just for informational purposes. Please dont do the checking yourself at home; We recommend that you take it to a professional who understands inverters and batteries in detail. They can check your battery for faults and replace it if needed before things get worse!
FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY:
The first step in this process is to ensure that you have fully charged up the inverter battery before undertaking a maintenance check.
UNPLUG THE BATTERY FROM THE INVERTER:
After ensuring the inverter battery is fully charged, switch off the inverter, detach it from its power source and unplug the battery from the inverter.
ENSURE TERMINALS ARE CLEAN:
Check if there are any layers at battery terminals. The inverter battery produces lead sulfate. This build-up makes the current path through the battery to be more resistant, which can cause your system’s power needs not to be met or worse. This can be removed with a nylon brush with warm water.
CHECK THE ACID LEVELS:
For the proper operation of your inverter battery, it is essential to maintain an even level of acid in all cells. Open up each cell and fill with distilled water only until you reach the specified limit on top.
For more details, check out the article INVERTER BATTER WATER- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
CHECK THE ACID COLOR:
Open the float indicators and test for acid color with the hydrometer. If you see brown or black-colored liquid, then your battery may be contaminated or at the end of life. If colorless, it is good.
CHECK THE VOLTAGE:
Check the battery’s voltage with a multimeter/voltmeter by keeping a multimeter positive probe on one side of the battery terminal and a negative probe on the other side of the battery terminal.
If the voltage is greater than 11.9 volts, then it is a good condition.
If the voltage is less than 10 volts, it means there is a problem with the battery.
CHECK THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
Use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. A fully charged battery will have a specific gravity reading of 1.240 or higher.
CHECK FOR LOOSE OR FAULTY CONNECTIONS:
Check your battery wires for any breakages and insulation melt. Damaged or exposed wire can reduce not only the output of the battery but also increase the risk of short circuits or other dangers in your home.
ENSURE SURFACES ARE CLEAN:
To make sure that your battery is functioning correctly, check for any dirt on its surface. If you do find some, use a dry cloth to remove it and keep the battery clean!
FINAL WORDS:
I hope the above information is helpful to you.
It is essential to make sure that your battery is in good condition. This will ensure the inverter you use continues to work well and can meet your needs over time.
Note: This article is just for informational purposes. Please dont do the checking yourself at home; We recommend that you take it to a professional who understands inverters and batteries in detail. They can check your battery for faults and replace it if needed before things get worse!
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