A 12-volt automotive battery is a useful component for any automobile. Among the uses of this lead-acid car battery are powering the light and starting the motor of a vehicle. It is responsible in the ignition of the vehicle's engine as well. The battery is used to power an electric vehicle, and with that, this device is subject to recharging and regular maintenance to keep it useful as a power generator.
However, when a battery is left unused for a long time without any maintenance it incurs sulfation. Sulfation is the accumulation of sulfate crystal on the battery plates. There are times when the battery is subjected to insufficient charging like unplugged golf carts and infrequently used cars, and in these instances a great reduction happens especially with regard to the battery's ability to produce energy. A large accumulation of sulfate crystal in a battery will render it unusable - which may cost you a lot of money since you end up having to buy new ones. However, a desulfator can clean up the sulfate crystal and recharge the battery in the process. It is helpful to follow instructions from a battery desulfator DIY guide.
18 Volt Drill Battery
The battery desulfator DIY circuit can turn the process in reverse and revive the battery to new condition. This will save people from buying a new battery and the environment will be safe from the unneeded disposal of old batteries. Battery desulfators can charge and recondition a dead battery. It can be conveniently built using simply an Altoids can and can be ready to use anytime. An Altoids can is perfect to be a housing for the sulfator circuit. Desulfating a battery may take several days; however, the result is worth waiting. While in the process of desulfating, the progress can easily be checked by measuring the voltage. Proper care must be observed to avoid toxin formation.
Prepare the Components
Fit a perf-board at the bottom of an Altoids can using a double-stick tape. Attach on the perf-board (bottom edge) an adhesive copper foil strip to serve as ground bus. At the perf-board face, set the following in the shortest possible wire connections:
- 2 switches
- 2 resistors
- 2 pots
- 1 field effect transistor
- 1 light emitting diode
Glue the components in their respective places. Place a thin piece of cardboard using double-stick tape around the inside of the can. This will serve as insulation separating the can from the battery desulfator circuits.
Drill Holes
Make a hole on the side (left) of the can to accommodate the wire (output) of the battery desulfator. Place a rubber grommet around the hole to avoid the wires to have contact with the can. Drill an additional three vent holes at the right of the can. Another hole is needed for the LED to be exposed.
Solder Wires
Choose flexible thick wires to be used for the battery desulfator. Maintain a short cable to prevent loss of cables going to the battery. Solder the wires upon connection using a soldering iron. Long nose pliers may be use to keep the wires steady while soldering. Solder wires to the capacitors and utilize leads (output) and clips to make the connection to the battery of the battery desulfator circuit.
The life of the battery can really be prolonged using a battery desulfator. Make one using the guidelines available and desulfate your batteries today.