How Long Do Deep Cycle Batteries Last?
It's never easy to put an exact length of time on any one given battery. The life of rechargeable batteries is influenced by a number of different factors, including how hard you are on them and the equipment that they power. Janitorial staff who are constantly running down and charging up their floor buffers are going to wear out their batteries faster than those who only do so occasionally and store their batteries properly.
Fortunately, deep cycle batteries are almost certain to outlast inferior technologies. Best of all, there are even a few tricks you might be able to consider. Ensure that your batteries last even longer than you ever thought possible.
Figuring Out The Length Of A Deep Cycle Battery Lifetime
Manufacturers provide at least some information about the behavior that their batteries experience while they discharge. Say you were taking a look at a particular golf cart battery module. It would normally tell you how many amp-hours it lasts for in a given time period. This is the amount of time it can provide a certain number of amps for.
If something provides 300 Ah, then it would provide a single amp for 300 hours at its rated level of voltage. Naturally, the voltage of vehicles normally is quite low so the amount of amperage used is somewhat different than that experienced by a plug-in electric tool.
In theory, there are also additionally C-ratings to consider among other measurement systems, which further complicate the issue. On top of this, you'll never exactly see the same performance that a label boasts in the real world because temperature and other pressures will influence it. That being said, the higher the number the longer a given battery should last. If you're replacing a weaker battery with one that has a higher Ah rating, then you should get better performance out of it once you're done.
Some batteries are best when periodically topped off as opposed to constantly drained out, though draining your cells down completely isn't a bad idea to condition them periodically. Perhaps most importantly, flooded cell batteries that need water will occasionally have to be refilled. Don't let these get dry because in doing so you can drastically reduce their overall lifespan.
When properly cared for, deep cycle batteries should last quite some time.
Caring For Your Batteries
Always clean off corrosion and replace any batteries that are damaged. Even the slightest amount of leakage can cause serious issues. Those who use a solar charger shouldn't let their batteries absorb too much heat either. When this happens, overheating can start to cut down on lifespan over time.
Find The Proper Type Of Battery At PS Janitorial
At Performance System Janitorial, we recommend that everyone use powerful deep cycle batteries. Then you avoid any difficulties that they might run into with competing technologies. Remember to only use deep cycle batteries when replacing existing cells. In many cases, equipment manufacturers won't always stock their gear with the best batteries possible.
When PS Janitorial refurbishes a piece of equipment, we make sure to only use deep cycle cells. Contact us online today for more information on the right kind of batteries to use for your particular piece of equipment.