We\u2019ve often heard of the term gel battery but don\u2019t know what the term really means.\u00a0 A gel battery basically is valve regulated; lead acid battery that is also maintenance free. These batteries are very versatile and robust in terms of performing power. These battery types can be used in places where there isn\u2019t too much of ventilation and these batteries also produce less fumes.<\/p>\n

The working of a gel battery<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best gel battery<\/strong><\/a> is a lead acid battery that is valve regulated, in which sulphuric acid is mixed with a given quantity of electrolyte and then is further mixed with silica fumes. The chemical reaction that occurs after this is a gel like substance that give these batteries the name they have.<\/p>\n

The best thing about gel batteries is that they are maintenance free because they use open valves that allow all the gases that reside inside, to convert into water, thereby removing the requirement of checking on the distilled water or to monitor the water level. These batteries are very versatile and robust along with being extremely safe to install and you can do so even in your home.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Begin by selecting the correct charge controller for the gel batteries. When it comes to selecting chargers for these gel batteries, special considerations should be made so that these batteries get charged at less voltage. The more the voltage, the faster the reduction in the performance of the battery.<\/p>\n

A lot of times, the term gel cell is referred to maintenance free batteries and is marked as a setting on the controllers.\u00a0 This is a confusing concept and may lead to a wrong selection of the chargers while charging. If you are using any other charging methods, for example, alternators, you must install proper regulators to keep a steady control over overcharging. When it comes to general charging, the voltage range of batteries can be 14.0 volts \u2013 14.2 volts and the float voltage range of batteries is 13.1 \u2013 13.3 volts.<\/p>