Multymeter.com-Electrical Engineering: Most users of motorized vehicles or motorcycles are still wondering why a motorcycle/car battery can become discharged even if it is rarely used, the following is an explanation.
The battery of a car/bike is one of its most important components. The main function of the battery is to supply electrical power to other components. When the battery is not working properly, the comfort of the driver and passengers is disturbed. So what should be done to ensure that the condition of the car battery remains at its best and does not drop rapidly?
As is known, the battery has the potential for self-discharge or a reduction in the battery’s ability to store electrical current.
Battery self-discharge is caused by obstacles or resistance.
In every battery that comes with a motorcycle or automobile, there is actually an internal resistance.This internal resistance or internal resistance causes the performance of the battery to decrease periodically.
So, the higher the internal resistance or internal resistance of the battery, the higher the occurrence of self-discharge.
In order for the battery to maintain a good voltage, it needs some kind of trigger (trigger) that causes electrons in the battery, then the vehicle must be mobile (moving).
One of these is by periodically warming up the engine, so that the battery is filled with electric current.
If conditions are calm, the electrons in the battery become inactive.
This is why motor vehicle batteries need to be charged or in regular use to keep the electrons moving.
Motorcycle/automobile batteries generally fall into the lead acid type of battery. To make it work, in a lead acid battery there is a chemical reaction in H2S04 or sulfuric acid with the lead cells of the battery.
When the battery is idle (no charge), this sulfuric acid tends to stick to the battery cells, so what is left is just water. If left unchecked, of course, battery performance will decrease.
That was the cause of the motorcycle battery falling out when the vehicle was not used for a long time.
Simply put, the battery drops because the charging process has not taken place for a long time and there is internal resistance in the battery.
And the following is how to take care of the battery condition so that its use can last for a long time.
1. PAY ATTENTION TO THE BATTERY USAGE CHARGES.
One of the best ways to take care of a car battery is to pay attention to the battery usage charge on a regular basis. Checks should be carried out periodically. This check is useful to accurately know the condition of the battery. The charge check by means of the battery itself can be carried out in an official workshop.
2. CLEAN THE MASS REGULARLY
Maintaining the condition of the battery is to clean it regularly. One part that needs more attention is the battery terminal. Battery terminals are often covered with dust and dirt. This causes clogging of the electrical current from the battery to the car components. You can clean the battery terminals with a wire brush or plastic brush.
3. WARM UP THE CAR REGULARLY
Warming up the car by starting the engine is one of the best ways to take care of the battery’s health, even if you are not going to use the car, warming up the car’s engine every day is something you should do. A car that is never warmed up will have an impact on the condition of the battery. The battery will be damaged and will drop quickly. Therefore, make it a habit to warm up the car engine every day for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
4. MAKE SURE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICITY IN THE BATTERY
Maintaining the supply of electricity in the battery is one of the best ways to take care of a car battery, when the car starts to have difficulty starting, there is a possibility that the electricity reserves in your car battery are running low. Immediately recharge the power reserve in the car battery.
5. REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN USE.
If the car is not used for a long period of time, it is best to remove the battery cable from the connection terminal. This is to prevent a continuous flow of electricity. If left continuously, it will result in a drop of the car battery.
6. SELECT THE BEST QUALITY DRY BATTERY
Selecting the wrong battery model or selecting the battery will only damage the car components,because the car battery is closely related to the car electricity. If the electricity supply to other components is interrupted one the these components will be faster or problem.***
