A defective battery is, of course, very annoying.
Therefore, it is advisable to take measures to extend the life of the battery as long as possible.
However, there will always come a time when a battery is definitely dead and needs to be replaced.
How can you tell when a battery is dead and what measures can you take?
Symptoms of broken battery
First of all, you will notice from a faulty battery that its performance is greatly reduced.
The battery drains significantly faster than it used to, and if the battery works at all, it delivers a current that does not adequately meet your energy needs.
The battery’s voltage is consistently too low.
A worn and old battery also often charges poorly and very slowly.
If the battery is really broken, it may not even charge at all.
In that case, it is also advisable not to try that again as it can cause potentially dangerous situations.
A swollen battery casing is also an obvious symptom.
Swelling of the battery casing can occur when the battery is internally broken or when the battery is routinely recharged with the wrong charger.
Excessive pressure has built up in a swollen battery.
Once that has happened, it is strongly discouraged to continue using the battery.
Another symptom is corrosion around the battery terminals.
Corrosion can be caused by leaking battery acid or by the environment in which the battery is located.
Corroding battery terminals cause poorer current conductivity; therefore, the battery can no longer deliver the desired power.
What to do with a broken battery?
In all cases, it is not recommended to use a broken battery any longer.
Not only will a broken battery no longer be able to meet your power needs, but depending on the defect, continued use may also create dangerous situations.
Therefore, a broken battery should be returned to a collection point and replaced with a new one.
Intercel can take care of the disposal of an old or broken battery and advise you in the search for a new suitable battery.
Prevention is better than cure
Of course, you would prefer the battery to last as long as possible.
There are several measures you can take to that end.
On our FAQ page, under the heading ‘general’, you can find some tips on how to extend the life of your battery.
Intercel provides several accessories that can help you do this.
Battery specialist Intercel recommends
The right type of battery for your application depends on a number of factors.
Will the battery be used a lot in cyclic applications, will it be on standby for long periods of time, should it be lightweight, or should it be able to withstand high temperatures for long periods of time?
Regardless of the application, there is one aspect that always matters: quality.
You want to be sure that you can rely on your battery’s power supply for a long period of time.
Intercel supplies high-quality batteries for every application.
Not sure which battery you need?
Let one of our specialists advise you.
Together with you, they will find the right battery for your application.
