Yes, a permanent magnet DC motor used as a pedal power bicycle generator can charge lead acid deep cycle / car batteries through a charge controller as shown in the diagram below. One of the cheaper solutions you can try and use is the Xantrex C35 charge controller. It costs about $107.00 (Click HERE for order information). It can handle 35 Amps. The C40 and C55 are also good options. The Xantrex C35 owner's manual is very explicit on how to setup your battery system. See page 47 of this manual.

Under standard or normal conditions, you "never" need to add acid or electrolyte (unless tipped over). Low maintenance batteries may need fluid added to keep the "plates" safely immersed. Only distilled, deionized or approved water should be added.

Gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries have basically the same chemistry as wet or flooded cell batteries. The batteries' electrolyte is in a gelatin form and is absorbed into the plates. The battery is then sealed with epoxy. These batteries may be used in any position. They are exceptionally leak resistant. Applications include UPS devices, emergency lights, and wheelchairs. These batteries contain 2 volts per cell with common voltages of 4, 6, and 12 volt.

Our chargers charge and float lead-acid batteries at a different voltage than gel-cell batteries. You should not mix battery types because you are going to compromise a battery if you charge it at the wrong setting.

No. In fact you should never discharge your lead acid battery below 80% of its rated capacity. Discharging a 12 volt battery below this point, or 10.5 volts, can damage it.

No. Routinely running the lamp until it extinguishes will drastically shorten the life of the battery. Lead acid batteries need to be fully charged. The higher the average charge on the battery, the longer it lasts. Deliberately draining a lead-acid battery will quickly destroy it. See the Retail Price List on this website for replacement batteries. Numbers on the older batteries may not be current. Multiple numbers on the same battery are for regulatory requirements.

There is a DC-to-DC converter that steps the 144-volts from the battery pack down to12 volts for the lead-acid battery (which also provides power for the Insight's 12-volt accessories). Honda's heard this question many times and says no, the engine bay is too small for a larger engine (my solution: tell Honda you want them to resurrect the CRX).

Yes. Lead acid batteries are the most commonly recycled battery type. The lead in the battery is re-used in new batteries. The plastic containers are neutralized and used in the manufacture of new battery cases. The electrolyte can be processed for recycled waste water uses. In some cases, the electrolyte is cleaned and reprocessed and sold as battery grade electrolyte. In other instances, the sulfate content is removed as Ammonia Sulfate and used in fertilizers.

Acid-filled batteries, etc. are considered hazardous materials and therefore we do not ship them. We send batteries dry. We do our very best to make sure that all of the information on our site is correct and current. However, mistakes do occur. There are times where the product described or the price is in correct. If we discover there is an issue with the product described (i.e.

Lead acid batteries are 100% recyclable. Lead is the most recycled metal in the world today. The plastic containers and covers of old batteries are neutralized, reground and used in the manufacture of new battery cases. The electrolyte can be processed for recycled waste water uses. In some cases, the electrolyte is cleaned and reprocessed and sold as battery grade electrolyte. In other instances, the sulfate content is removed as Ammonia Sulfate and used in fertilizers.

Under normal operating conditions, you never need to add acid. For a standard auto or marine battery, only distilled, deionized or approved water should be added to achieve the recommended levels mentioned above. When a battery is shipped in a dry state or accidental spillage occurs, electrolyte should be added to the battery. Once filled, a battery should only need periodic water addition.(Return to Top)

No. By adding the acid you are activating the battery. After adding the acid, the battery will be charged 80% to 90% within 15 minutes. It can be used immediately, and the system will complete the charging process once the charger is plugged into the wall.

The Ni-MH batteries are recommended for the active photographer. The NI-MH batteries are rechargeable, economical and work well in low temperatures. The LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Batteries are recommended for the less active photographer. They are lightweight, non-rechargeable batteries that provide hours of shooting.

No. The tiny switch on the speed controls is leveraged many thousand times by the FET drive transistors. The switch controls the bias on the FET’s to turn them off completely and current flow to the motor is zero. As indicated in the manual, you may wish to install a switch in the battery line on the SC5 which does not ship with a switch for weight conscious applications. The M-SONIK SPORT ESC does not have a switch and you may choose to put a switch in line for it.

Gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries have basically the same chemistry as conventional wet or "flooded cell" batteries. The battery electrolyte is in a gelatin form (GEL) or is absorbed into a glass matt (AGM). The battery is then sealed with epoxy. They are exceptionally leak resistant and may be used in any position, but cannot be re-hydrated when they eventually begin to dry fail. Applications include UPS devices, emergency lights, and wheelchairs.

Batteries are divided in two ways, by application (what they are used for) and construction (how they are built). The major applications are automotive, marine, and deep-cycle. Deep-cycle includes solar electric (PV), backup power, and RV and boat "house" batteries. The major construction types are flooded (wet), gelled, and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat).

Lead Acid batteries are about twice the weight of Ni-Cads for the same capacity and can suffer damage if not recharged on a regular basis. The main advantage is their low cost. Because of their limited performance and weight penalty, Lead Acid batteries are most often used in inexpensive, low performance systems.