Maintenance

Flooded Battery Capacity & Temperature
Ideal operating temperature for Flooded deep cycle lead-acid batteries is 25°C (77°F).  Battery capacity and cycle life is affected by operating te...
Tue, 10 Aug, 2021 at 10:58 AM
Preventative Equalization & Frequency
Most multi-phase charge controllers offer pre-programmed equalization schedules commonly referred to as preventative equalizations. These are typically set ...
Tue, 19 Oct, 2021 at 8:44 AM
Cleaning - Batteries & Terminals
Batteries should be kept clean at all times. If installed or stored in a dirty location, regular cleaning should be performed. Before doing so, assure that ...
Sat, 6 Jun, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Acid Spills
Acid spills can be neutralized using simple baking soda and water. (see manual for preventative maintenance). Note:  ensure that baking soda does not ent...
Thu, 9 Oct, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Operating Temperatures - Discharge, Charge & Storage
Optimal operating temperature is 25ºC (77ºF) Continuous cold temperature operation will reduce battery capacity which is recovered as temperatures rise. C...
Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Load Testing
Load testing may be performed to determine the current capacity of a battery or battery bank.  This is often done when capacity has shown a noticeable decre...
Wed, 3 Jun, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Overfill, Case Damage or Leak?
Individual cells in our Rolls Batteries are manufactured with heat-welded covers.  After assembly, cells are air tested for leaks and quality inspected in p...
Wed, 3 Jun, 2020 at 5:57 PM
Optimizing LFP Battery Health During Normal Operation
Numerous strategies have been developed over the years to deal with the various dynamics of Lead-Acid batteries, from equalization charges to maintain cell ...
Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 at 10:08 AM