Five Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Battle Born Batteries
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHAOVEbHxLg[/embed]1. Don’t Overcharge the Batteries
Once your batteries have reached a 100% state of charge, it is best to decrease the voltage. The ideal charger for your marine electrical system will have settings that automatically back off the voltage to a float charge, minimizing the risk of overcharging.2. Decrease the Charge Rate
Battle Born Batteries can accept a charge rate of up to 0.5c without incurring long-term damage. Reducing this charge rate whenever possible is an easy way to extend the life of your batteries. Even when plugged into power for an extended period, reducing the charge rate can add to the lifespan of your batteries.3. Keep the Batteries Cool
Although Battle Born Batteries can operate in extreme temperatures, anywhere from -4°F to 135°F, keeping them at moderate temperatures is ideal. When possible, if your batteries can be stored at or slightly below room temperature (approximately 72°F), you can help extend the lifespan of your batteries. 4. Ensure Proper Installation With many batteries wired together in a bank, you’ll want to ensure each battery does its equal share of work to prevent one battery from burning out before the others. This means wiring them so that the cables running between each battery are the same distance and that all connections are tight.5. Periodically Rebalance the Batteries
When plugged into shore power for an extended period, it is essential to periodically bring the charge rate back up to 14.5V. Although, as mentioned above, it’s best not to permanently charge your batteries at 14.5V, regularly bringing the charge voltage back up helps them stay balanced. At 14.5, all of the cells within each of your batteries can balance, which will help extend their overall lifespan and prevent some cells from dying quicker than others.
