Lead Acid Batteries: Advantages and Disadvantages

Before the recent surge of popularity among lithium ion batteries, lead acid batteries were historically the most commonly used solar battery. In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of lead acid batteries, and explain the factors you need to consider when deciding whether lead acid batteries are right for your project.

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[goticazen]

for lead acid battery you can use Coredz... it's an additiv made with nano carbon ...it can double you're battery life

[dailyrider]

Was hoping for some comparison between lead acid and lead crystal batteries. As far as i understand it, the crystal batteries hold their charge longer and have many more charge cycles as they are less effected by discharge.

[busterhyman]

Have no idea what he said because I was shocked at how big his hands were. Lord you should play basketball or catch footballs for a living.

[celloprof]

Why are people saying lithium batteries last longer than lead acid when Ive seen deep cycle ones in golf carts last like 10 years or so while lithiums lose like half their power in 1?

[AnilMaurya-cbbx]

Sir
क्या 24 वोल्ट या उससे अधिक वोल्ट मतलब की 2 लेड एसिड या उससे अधिक बैटरी अगर सीरीज में जुड़ी है तो क्या कुछ अंतराल पे उनकी पॉजिटिव और नेगेटिव टर्मिनल को बैटरी का क्रम बदलकर
चेंज करते रहना चाहिए
क्या इससे बैटरी बैंक की लाइफ बढ़ती है

[noahriding]

I wanted to ask; is the vapor, or air around a battery bank really that bad? People think it is, but if its well ventilated I wonder if that's true still? And is the idea of the air around a battery bank not being good actual fact or just a myth?

[DuroLabs]

Which is better when it comes to keep them fully charge for long times ?

[bethalpha]

Lead acid batteries typically require a constant voltage charging profile, where the voltage is held constant and the current decreases as the battery charges. On the other hand, lithium batteries require a constant current-constant voltage (CC-CV) charging profile, where the current is held constant until the battery reaches a certain voltage level, after which the voltage is held constant.

Using a lithium charger to charge a lead acid battery can result in overcharging, which can lead to excessive gassing, heat generation, and potential damage to the battery. It can also be dangerous as overcharging a lead acid battery can cause it to release hydrogen gas, which is explosive.

[tapaspal]

Why Upgrade Your RV from Lead Acid to BigBattery?

BigBattery: Lasts 10+ Years with Zero Maintenance. (3, 000-4, 000/Cycles)
Lead-Acid: Lasts 2-3 Years with Annual Maintenance Required. (500-1000/Cycles)
BigBattery: Weighs ⅓ the weight @ 47/LBS for 2.17KWh of Capacity.
Lead-Acid: Battery Bank adds 700+lbs to your RV, lowering fuel efficiency.
BigBattery: Provides 2-3x More Power to more easily run heavy applications.
Lead-Acid: Relies on your generator using fuel to power heavy applications.
BigBattery: Charges 3x Faster through “Continuous Charge”.
Lead-Acid: Charges slower requiring wave charging.
BigBattery: Requires 1/3rd the space, providing extra storage capacity.
Lead-Acid: Requires 3x more space eliminating valuable storage for your tools and toys.
BigBattery: Includes Smart Safety Features in every pack. (BMS/FUSE/THERMAL)
Lead-Acid: Zero safety built in. Exposed leads & terminals. Requires additional fuses.