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Recharge: By having a positive charge applied to the positive contact of the battery, and by having a negative charge applied to the negative contact of the battery.
Discharge: complete a circuit between both contacts of the battery.
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My hp cyhromebook wont stay on unless plugged in. Bad battery?
Sulfation can happen when battery is not fully charged and remains discharged
Does a car battery have any gas in it?
An auto battery does emit hydrogen gas when it is being charged or discharged but it does not contain gas per se.
Is it ok to charge an iPod battery before it is fully discharged?
It is always good to charge a battery to its full capacity before it is fully charged.
Why will a car battery become swollen?
Usually from being discharged in below freezing weather. The water will freeze in a dead battery, expand, & swell the battery. This won't occur with a fully charged battery.
How many hours does a lawn mower battery have to be on a float charger?
A battery float charger is intended only to keep a fully charged battery from losing its charge. It will NOT work to charge a battery that is discharged or damaged. Check the voltage of the battery to be charged. Do not use charger if the battery voltage is less than 9.6 volts.
What happens to the fluid in a battery as the charge decreases?
The acid turns to water. Batteries will freeze in cold weather if they are discharged. When the battery is charged, the water turns back to acid.
Is it safe to leave the car with the battery if it is dead?
Yes, it shouldn't be any different from leaving your cellphone with a discharged battery in it. If you have an immobilizer or alarm, it may require resetting once the battery has been charged.
How do you connect two deep cycle 12-volt batteries in parallel to an RV?
Assuming neither battery is used to start the engine, simply connect the positive (+) terminal of the first battery to the positive terminal of the second battery. Then connect the negative (-) terminal of the first battery to the negative terminal of the second battery. Connect the load circuit to the positive and negative terminals of one of the batteries as usual. You may want to charge the batteries separately before making the connection, since connecting a charged battery to a discharged battery will result in a very large current flowing from the charged battery to the discharged battery, possibly damaging the wiring or either battery.
Can you charge a battery with solar panel producing 80 watts?
You sure can! I charge a marine battery with a 75 watt panel and it goes from a fairly good discharged state to fully charged in about four days.
Which rechargable batteries can be partially recharged without ruining the battery life?
A rechargable deep cycle battery can be fully discharged without damaging the battery. Any auto battery cannot be discharged without damaging the battery. Any dry cell rechargable battery can be fully discharged without damaging the battery.
Does a discharging battery can cause health problems?
Not a 'discharging' battery. Depends on the type of battery. A lead acid battery gives off Hydrogen when 'charging', which could be hazardous to health, if a spark causes it to explode. A 'discharged' battery can have an impact on it's own health. Best to keep them charged.
Is the gas discharged when a battery is charged harmful?
It's extremely explosive and is also dangerous to breath. The sulfuric acid in the battery will be trapped in the fumes as droplets. This is very hazardous to your health. It is also known as Hydrogen Sulfate.
