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KNOW-HOWâS OF THE 12-VOLT BATTERY
Before we launch into details of the 12-volt battery, let’s briefly understand how a standard battery works?
A battery, defined by the dictionary, is a device that converts chemical energy directly to electrical energy. Possibly the first ever chemical battery – voltaic pile – was developed by Italian physicist, Alessandro Volta (1745–1827). The unit of measurement of the battery is Voltage (measured in Volts). Batteries can be divided into two categories: Primary or non-rechargeable batteries and Secondary or rechargeable batteries. Example of Primary batteries – Alkaline, Lithium and Secondary batteries – Lead-acid, Lithium-ion battery.
The 12-Volt Battery
The 12-volt battery is available in both, Primary and Secondary, forms. The 12-Volt battery is used in outdoor applications that require larger amounts of energy to operate. However, it is sometimes recommended to use a rechargeable 12-Volt battery if the product is being used frequently. Non-rechargeable 12-volt batteries can become expensive if they need to be purchased often. Long term cost-effectiveness of the 12-volt battery can be determined by the product type and usage frequency. Manufacturers, over time, have attempted to reduce the size of the 12-volt battery to a portable one to run applications like fish-finders. The 12-volt battery also finds common usage in transport applications like cars, motorcycles, boats. Most vehicles use rechargeable 12-volt batteries as the electricity being generated by the battery is only required for ignition.
The sizes of a 12-volt battery can greatly vary based on the ampere (measure of the amount of electric charge passing a point per unit time) per hour that they must generate. They can be voluminous and heavy, like those found in vehicles or relatively smaller like batteries found in children’s toys.
The 12-volt battery has various kinds, suited to an application:
(i)                12-volt sealed lead acid batteries ideal for powering children’s ride-ons or mobility use
(ii)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12-volt lithium batteries for powering off-road electric vehicles and high speed motor-sport
(iii)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12-volt solar battery and 12-volt battery charger used to bring up solar-energy run automobiles or personal watercraft
(iv)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â gel 12-volt battery used in refrigerators, navigation equipment
It is difficult to list every kind of 12-volt battery or even its every usage but it is considered one of those products that find application in our everyday life.
Hot tip
The life of a battery can be increased by storing batteries at low temperatures, like a refrigerator/ freezer! Low temperatures slow down the chemical reactions inside the batteries thus increasing its life-span.
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Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger $17.99 If the battery in your motorcycle is difficult to get to, Battery Tender has the answer with the quick disconnect and a 12 foot cord. Bolt on one side to the battery and leave it there for convenient use when you need it. A complete 4-step charging program that includes initialization, bulk charge, absorption mode, and float mode will ensure the best maintenance for your motorcycle’s battery. The … |
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Schumacher SSC-1500A Ship ‘n Shore SpeedCharge Charger with included battery clamps $46.54 SpeedCharge Ship N’ Shore high frequency charger. 2A/10A/15A charger. 75A clamps for top and side mounted battery posts. Electronic push button controls. Easy to feel switches for selection of display mode, charge rate, or battery type. Microprocessor controlled, thermal runaway protection, and safety start. Charging status LED’s. 2A slow charge for charging small batteries and maintaining large o… |
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Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge 12/8/2 Amp Charger/Maintainer/Starter/Tester $39.95 The Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge is a fully automatic battery charger that uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. It offers 2-, 8-, and 12-amp charging modes to efficiently charge and maintain connected batteries. The 50-amp clamps are compatible with both top and side-mounted battery posts. Its easy-to-read LED indicators show battery charge status at… |
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Schumacher SSC-1000A SpeedCharge Battery Charger and Maintainer with 50-Amp Battery Clips $54.02 The Schumacher SSC-1000A Ship ‘N’ Shore SpeedCharge Charger is a versitile, fast and efficient 12-volt battery charger/maintainer suitable for use with a variety of lead-acid battery types used in everything from tractors, motorcycles, jetskiis and snowmobiles, to those found in cars, trucks and SUVs. It features fully automatic microprocessor control; automatic multi-stage charging allowing for … |
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Schumacher SSC-1500A Ship ‘n Shore SpeedCharge Charger with included battery clamps $46.54 The Schumacher SSC-1500A Ship ‘n Shore SpeedCharge Charger is a versatile, fast and efficient 12-volt battery charger/maintainer suitable for use with a variety of lead-acid battery types used in everything from tractors, motorcycles, stand-up PWCs and snowmobiles, to those found in cars, trucks, RVs and boats. It features fully automatic microprocessor control; automatic multi-stage charging all… |
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Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge 12/8/2 Amp Charger/Maintainer/Starter/Tester $39.95 The Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge is a fully automatic battery charger that uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. It offers 2-, 8-, and 12-amp charging modes to efficiently charge and maintain connected batteries. The 50-amp clamps are compatible with both top and side-mounted battery posts. Its easy-to-read LED indicators show battery charge status at… |
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Schumacher SSC-1000A SpeedCharge Battery Charger and Maintainer with 50-Amp Battery Clips $54.02 The Schumacher SSC-1000A Ship ‘N’ Shore SpeedCharge Charger is a versitile, fast and efficient 12-volt battery charger/maintainer suitable for use with a variety of lead-acid battery types used in everything from tractors, motorcycles, jetskiis and snowmobiles, to those found in cars, trucks and SUVs. It features fully automatic microprocessor control; automatic multi-stage charging allowing for … |
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Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger $17.99 If the battery in your motorcycle is difficult to get to, Battery Tender has the answer with the quick disconnect and a 12 foot cord. Bolt on one side to the battery and leave it there for convenient use when you need it. A complete 4-step charging program that includes initialization, bulk charge, absorption mode, and float mode will ensure the best maintenance for your motorcycle’s battery. The … |
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Battery Tender Plus Gel Battery Charger $64.95 Battery Tender Plus Gel Battery Charger The Battery Tender Plus is a 1.25 amp battery charger designed to fully charge a battery and maintain it at proper storage voltage without the damaging effects caused by trickle chargers. Included is a quick connect harness for hard to reach areas. Temperature compensated to ensure optimum charge voltage according to ambient temperatureAutomatically … |
