The performance of a UPS home inverter depends on its UPS battery, and therefore, it is important to ensure a routine UPS battery check. In fact, regular maintenance of a UPS battery not only helps ensure peak performance, it also extends the life of the UPS battery.
Contents1. Not checking the battery for rust and corrosion2. Ignoring good ventilation of the inverter battery 3. Not checking the wires4. Skip regular water fillsBut unfortunately, some people think that buying the best home inverter battery is enough. There are people who do not take care of their UPS battery. Here are some of the mistakes they make which reduces their battery performance.
Rust and corrosion can have a big impact on the performance of your battery. Rust or corrosion in the battery terminals reduces current flow, which slows battery charging and ultimately leads to reduced battery life. It is therefore important to regularly clean your battery to ensure that the battery terminals are free of rust and corrosion. To clean the battery, pour a hot water + baking soda solution over the corroded area. Use a toothbrush to clean the battery. After cleaning the battery, apply petroleum jelly or petroleum jelly to the battery terminals, nuts, and bolts to prevent corrosion in the future.
Failure to place your UPS battery in a well-ventilated area can cause your battery to overheat during charging and operation. This will not only impact the efficiency of the battery, but may also cause a fire, and therefore, it is very important to ensure that you place the battery in a well-ventilated area. It will also help you avoid frequent water refills.
A damaged wire will not only reduce the efficiency of your battery, but it can also lead to a short circuit that could cause a fire. Therefore, whenever you perform a routine battery check, make sure the battery wires are not damaged. Check wires for crimps, breaks, or melted insulation, and just in case you find any, have the wire changed immediately.
It is important to check the battery water level every two months. Also, when recharging your UPS battery, be sure to use only distilled water. Avoid tap water or reverse osmosis water because impurities or minerals in tap water or reverse osmosis water can reduce the efficiency of your battery. And that's not all, impurities and minerals could even damage the battery.
Like any other device, UPS batteries also require regular maintenance. If you want optimum performance from your UPS battery, regular checks are a must. We recommend that you do a check-up once every three months. Also, it is better to buy a reputable brand like Luminous which offers a wide range of low maintenance UPS batteries.
