How does an inverter battery work
An inverter battery stores direct current energy as a back-up to produce alternating current energy. In as much as inverter battery was likened to a remote-control battery in the preceding paragraph, they both require different levels of care and maintenance. For a remote-control battery, or any other kind of battery, you simply need to get a good battery to have it function for long, and from time to time, youll need to get replacements. For an inverter, however, since they are not to be replaced from time to time, you cant get away with simply purchasing a good battery from a reliable brand. It only takes a lack of proper usage and maintenance to make a good inverter battery turn bad. This is why you need to be exposed on how to use and maintain your inverter battery properly. So, read on and get exposed.
How to use and maintain your inverter battery
Keep your inverter battery in an airy place
Inverter batteries get heated up during charging and while in use. Because of this, it is important that you install your inverter in a well ventilated and decluttered area. By so doing, you give room for it to breathe, and prevent overheating. Overheating will shorten the lifespan of your inverter, affect its functionality and, in worse case scenarios, lead to an explosion.
Avoid overloading your batteries
An inverter battery is overloaded when the power take-in of the inverter is more than recommended. Do not connect electrical and electronic devices that exceed the load capacity of your inverter. Usually, when an inverter battery is overloaded, it goes off, and when it comes back on, everything seems fine. Well, indeed, everything may be fine at that moment, but the question is, "will everything remain fine with the inverter in the long run?" Overloading your inverter will not only reduce its lifespan, but will also cause overheating which, as seen, is detrimental to your inverter. It is okay to say that when you overload, you commit two inverter battery errors at once - overloading and overheating. You can now imagine the impact that will have on your inverter. A good way to prevent overloading is to understand the load recommendation of your inverter as well as to unplug devices that are not in use.
Use energy saving devices
This is another layer of the previous points. By using a lot of energy draining devices at once, you put too much pressure on your inverter battery. This is more than bad in itself as it also leads to overheating and overloading. By so doing, as you may already guess, you commit three inverter errors at once. You never thought of it this way, did you? Well, now you know better, so go for energy saving devices when your inverter is in use.
Use inverter battery regularly
Even in areas where there is constant power cut, you may find that there is uninterrupted power supply at one time or the other. Even when you have an uninterrupted power supply for a long time, endeavor to discharge or charge your inverter batteries periodically. Keeping your inverter fully charged or discharged for a long time is harmful to the inverter battery.
Keep inverter battery away from fire
Not only will keeping your inverter battery away from fire and smoke affect its lifespan, but it will also spare you of hazardous happenings like explosions. So, be mindful of where your inverters are placed.
Avoid continuous discharging of inverter battery
Ideally, until the inverter is recharged, stop usage of your inverter when the battery is down to a certain extent. This is because constant draining of inverter battery will destroy the batterys cells and shorten its lifespan.
Top up inverter battery with water
Always ensure that the water level of your inverter battery is within the minimum and maximum limit. Run away from tap water or rain water as far as inverter batteries are concerned. This is because water from rain or tap contain some contaminations which will be harmful to your inverter battery.
Redeem your inverter battery
As you now know, the sustainability and longevity of your inverter is a function of how well you maintain it. You may happen to be working with the best inverter battery, but if you dont use it properly, it will lead to faster depreciation. Now that you know what it takes to maintain an inverter battery, it is okay to start afresh if you have worn out batteries. So, get a replacement and have it installed. And if youre just starting out on the use of an inverter, make sure you comply with this guide. Whether it is inverter installation, or battery replacement, at Daibau, we have professionals who can help you install your inverters or replace worn out batteries. Contact us today and redeem your inverter battery!