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If you want to extend the life of your renewable energy source, you should do proper solar battery maintenance.
The depth of discharge and even the storage temperature of your solar batteries might affect their longevity.
However, sulfation is still the primary cause of battery failure for solar panel systems.
Here are some tips to help you avoid solar battery failure:
Clean your solar batteries with a mixture of baking soda and distilled water using a battery terminal cleaner brush.
Prevent sulfation by checking your battery’s depth of discharge and state of charge.
Sulfation is a build-up of lead sulfate crystals which leads to the battery not charging or not holding enough charge to power the available loads.
A sulfated battery can lead to:
Check your battery’s fluid level and pour distilled water inside if necessary.
Be safety conscious as lead acid batteries produce hydrogen which is flammable in the presence of oxygen. Use thick gloves and protective wear when removing metal items.
Employ the services of a professional for effective battery maintenance.
