Friends who often use forklifts know that the batteries of electric forklifts need to be replenished frequently. Because the electrolyte of the battery is composed of a certain proportion of sulfuric acid and distilled water, in the process of charging and using, the temperature of the battery will rise, and the concentration of the electrolyte will also increase, which is easy to form corrosion. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish distilled water in time to ensure the battery’s regular operation. However, there is also a lot of attention to adding water to the battery. If it is not operated according to the regulations, it will likely damage the battery and affect regular operation.
Can I use drinking water to refill the battery?
The answer is no. Because batteries have high requirements on water quality, ordinary drinking water often contains too many impurities and trace elements, which cannot meet the standards of battery water.
The battery water should meet the standard requirements of JB/T10053-1999. If distilled water or professional rehydration is not added in accordance with the regulations, it will cause damage to the battery and shorten the life of the forklift battery. Therefore, here is a reminder that you should not use daily drinking water to replenish water for the battery.
Can the battery of an electric forklift be filled with water at any time?
The answer is to divide the time and the situation. If the battery electrolyte is insufficient, distilled water should be replenished in time. However, the driver should also carefully observe whether the electrolyte reduction is caused by normal charging and use. Sometimes, the forklift battery lacks water because the battery shell is damaged or the battery filling cap is not tightly closed. If you just add water as soon as the electrolyte decreases, it is easy to reduce the density of the electrolyte and affect the normal operation of the battery.
Moreover, many drivers choose to refill the battery after work, which is actually unscientific. In this way, the added distilled water may not be fully integrated with the original electrolyte of the battery, which may easily lead to self-discharge of the battery or damage to the battery plate. Therefore, it is recommended that you better replenish the water for the battery forklift battery before leaving the car.
How to properly replenish water for electric forklift batteries?
The battery is very important for the electric forklift, and its normal operation is a necessary condition for the efficient operation of the battery forklift. Adding water to the battery is not as simple as opening the battery filler cap and filling it with water. What kind of water should be added, when to add water, and what kind of water needs to be added are all knowledge that needs to be mastered.
To avoid the above two misunderstandings, correct water supply and timely water supply can ensure the good operation of the battery and prolong the service life of the battery. It can be used as a special tool for battery replenishment – battery water gun, small and light, easy to carry, can effectively solve the problems of inaccurate manual water addition control, too much or insufficient water, etc. The battery water gun has a one-button water replenishment function, and the water is full and the sensor stops automatically. , Improve the safety of adding water to the battery, effectively prolong the service life of the battery, and the price of the water gun is low, which can save high labor maintenance costs.