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Myth: A battery that gives less backup is always finished. Fact: Reduced backup can come from sulphation, low electrolyte, loose terminals or an inverter setting. A proper load test tells you which, before anyone sells you a replacement. Test first. Decide second.
Photo brief. Split card. Red MYTH over a low-backup inverter display, green FACT over a load tester connected to a battery with the reading visible.
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Myth. A battery that gives less backup is always finished
Fact. Reduced backup can come from sulphation, low electrolyte, loose terminals or an inverter setting. A proper test tells you which, before anyone sells you a replacement.
Myth. Regeneration makes an old battery as good as new
Fact. Regeneration can recover capacity lost to sulphation in batteries that are otherwise sound. It cannot repair a cracked case, shed plates or a dead cell, and an honest shop tests before promising anything.
Myth. Any water is fine for topping up
Fact. Only distilled or battery-grade water. Minerals in tap water deposit on the plates and shorten battery life.
Myth. A bigger battery always means longer backup
Fact. Backup depends on the load you run as much as the battery capacity. Running an iron or a motor on inverter drains any battery fast.
How to make an inverter battery last longer
- Check electrolyte monthly and top up only with distilled water
- Keep terminals clean and tight, with a thin coat of petroleum jelly
- Keep heavy loads like irons and motors off the inverter
Questions your customers ask
How do I know whether my battery needs replacing or servicing?
A load test and a check of each cell's specific gravity show whether capacity can be recovered. We test first and tell you the result before recommending either.
What is battery regeneration?
A controlled process that breaks down sulphate crystals on the plates, recovering capacity in batteries that are otherwise physically sound. It does not fix physical damage.
How often should I top up the water?
Check flooded batteries every month or two, more often in summer, and use only distilled water up to the marked level. Never overfill.
Why does my backup fall in summer?
Heat speeds up water loss and ageing, and loads such as coolers and fans run longer. Check electrolyte levels more often through the hot months.
Is a tubular battery better than a flat plate battery?
Tubular batteries generally handle deep daily discharge better and last longer in frequent power cuts. Flat plate suits lighter use. The right one depends on how often your power goes.
What should run on inverter backup?
Lights, fans, a router and phone charging. Irons, geysers, motors and air conditioners drain a home inverter battery quickly and should stay off it.
Do you take back old batteries?
Yes, for proper recycling. Please do not store a dead lead-acid battery indoors or throw it away with household waste.
Will regenerating a battery affect its warranty?
It can. Check the manufacturer's terms first if the battery is still in warranty; we will tell you plainly if you should claim warranty instead.
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