For U Solution

How to Place a Car Battery on Concrete

If your car battery is not going to be used for a while, it may be prudent to store it. An urban myth exists that storing a car battery on concrete will reduce its life. According to several battery manufacturers such as Interstate and Continental, this is simply not true. However, to extend the life of your battery, it is important the battery be properly stored and maintained, regardless of whether it is stored on concrete or some other surface. This includes cleaning your battery, fully charging it, checking the electrolyte level and monitoring it.

Instructions

1

Open the hood of your car.

2

Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable and then disconnect the negative (black) cable.

3

Clean the battery container and terminals. Apply baking soda to any corrosion on the battery terminals.

4

Check the batterys electrolyte level, indicated by a vent splash band on the battery. Remove the batterys vent cap and add distilled water as needed to bring electrolyte levels to the bottom of the vent walls.

5

Hook your battery up to a battery charger that is matched to the batterys size.

6

Charge the battery for 10 to 12 hours.

7

Remove the battery from the charger.

8

Place the battery on a flat, concrete surface in a cool, dry place. The temperature should never be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

9

Check the battery every two months. Use a voltmeter or state-of-charge indicator to see if the battery needs to be recharged.

Posted by Unknown at 11:15 PM

Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook

Labels: a, battery, car, concrete, how, on, place, to