What is the purpose of water in battery?

During normal operation batteries will only consume water – and not sulfuric acid. When your battery’s electrolyte is observed to be low, filling the battery with water will keep the battery healthy and safe for use.

Do batteries need distilled water?

Never fill a battery with normal water. It will damage your battery. You need to use distilled water. You let the tap water flow in, the resin filters the metals and minerals out of the water and you’re left with the deionised, demineralised, distilled water that’s suitable for use with your battery.

Why inverter battery drains fast?

Excess usage Inverter utilizes the energy stored in batteries and supplies current to the electrical and electronic devices to keep them running during power cut. The more load or devices you use during power failure, more power will be sucked out of batteries and they will wear out faster.

Can you use distilled water to fill Inverter Batteries?

One of the modest choices to make is using distilled water to fill your inverter batteries. The electrolyte in a flooded deep cycle battery is a solution of acid and water. Using distilled water for inverter battery is recommended because it is free from additional minerals you would find in water such as regular tap water.

Is distilled water bad for batteries?

Distilled water contains no dissolved minerals, salts, organic and in-organic compounds that may harm the battery. Therefore battery manufacturers recommend distilled water for better performance and longer battery life.

How to increase the electrolyte level of your inverter battery?

Use only distilled or de-ionized water to achieve the recommended electrolyte levels. You can also use the water which comes out of the Air Conditioner at home or office. This is pure distilled water. Mineral water or boiled water helps to increase power backup of your inverter battery.

How Inverter Batteries work?

Inverter battery has internal plates that are covered with water, which makes it work. During operation, water goes through chemical reaction and breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen gas.