Forklift battery replenishment is one aspect of forklift battery maintenance. Forklift battery replenishment can be said to be the most important part of forklift battery maintenance. If the user forgets to replenish water for a long time, the battery life may be greatly shortened. So why do you need to rehydrate your forklift battery? what is the reason? That’s because during the charging process of the forklift battery, the water in the electrolyte will be electrolyzed into hydrogen and oxygen, especially at the end of charging, when the temperature of the electrolyte is very high, and the chemical reaction in the forklift battery is very violent. The electrolyte will bubble, and the forklift battery will heat up, and the water in the electrolyte will be more easily electrolyzed into hydrogen and oxygen. Over time, the forklift battery will lack water. At this time, we need our users to replenish water in time.
So how to replenish water for the forklift battery? The following editor will introduce three methods of replenishing water for forklift batteries.
There are three ways to replenish water for forklift batteries:
The first one: artificial water replenishment. Manual water replenishment requires users to replenish water one by one. At the end of charging, our staff can visually check the liquid level of the forklift battery electrolyte. If it is lower than the minimum liquid level, manual water replenishment is required at this time. When replenishing water for the battery, do not add too much water at one time, and do not exceed the minimum liquid level.
The second type: use the gravity automatic liquid injection system. see photo. This gravity automatic liquid filling and replenishing water system is currently used more. A device with high cost performance. First install the water buoy on the forklift battery, then connect the pipe, and finally connect the bucket, put the bucket on a high place, and turn on the switch, so that the system will automatically replenish water to the forklift battery. When the water is replenished, the system will automatically shut off the water inlet , It can be said that it has played a very good role in protecting the forklift battery. Such equipment is very beneficial to prolong the life of the forklift battery. Because it is in the actual use process, the staff of the forklift battery will often forget to replenish water for the battery due to shifts and other reasons. If such an automatic water replenishment device is installed, this negligence can be eliminated and the workload of workers can be reduced. , while improving the working efficiency of the forklift battery, it can also prolong the life of the forklift battery.
The third type: automatic water tanker. This kind of equipment is very convenient to use and is suitable for large factories, airports, railway stations, shopping malls and other places, where electric forklifts are used a lot and the environmental requirements are also high. In this case, it is very convenient to use an automatic water tanker , One car can supply water to many forklift batteries, but the price of this kind of equipment is also very expensive. Generally, imported batteries will be equipped with this kind of water truck. For example, Shanghai Jieshi Dinghu, their GS forklift battery can be equipped with this kind of water tanker.
Additional considerations for adding water:
First: water requirements, the water added to the forklift battery must be distilled water or deionized water. This water is sold in stores that sell car batteries, and there are also a lot of it on a certain treasure, so buying it is not a problem. In addition, do not use pure drinking water, tap water, or rainwater instead, because these waters contain a variety of trace elements more or less, which will have a negative impact on the forklift battery.
Second: After the user receives the forklift battery, before installing it, please carefully read the instruction manual and the warning label outside the iron box of the forklift battery. Be sure to read the contents of the instruction manual and the warning label carefully, which is conducive to efficient use and correct installation. Maintain the battery to prolong its service life. If you do not understand, you need to contact the forklift battery manufacturer in time for help. Don’t act on your own initiative.
Third: If the battery liquid level is lower than the minimum liquid level, it is necessary to add pure water or distilled water between the maximum liquid level and the minimum liquid level; it is strictly forbidden to add battery liquid or tap water; it is strictly forbidden to add too much water beyond the maximum liquid level!
Fourth: Time to add water: Add water before charging (one hour before the end of charging). It is not recommended to add water when the battery is in use.
Fifth: The principle of adding water: a small amount for many times, it is strictly forbidden to add too much water.