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They produce hydrogen during charge and discharge.

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Which is good battery - Nickel-iron battery or Lead Acid battery?

lead acid gives you more usage.nickel iron is less explosive. you decide dude. until next time...........


What is the difference between a lead-acid accumulator and a lead-acid battery?

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Yes it is you can use that or Lead Acid for battery acid. Good question.


At what temperature is battery acid flammable?

Although sulfuric acid (Battery Acid) is non-flammable, contact with metals in the event of a spillage can lead to the liberation of hydrogen gas. The dispersal of acid aerosols and gaseous sulfur dioxide is an additional hazard of fires involving sulfuric acid. It is flammable at any temperature.


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Can water work in a acid battery?

Water is required in a lead acid battery.


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What causes a battery to wear out?

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