The Battery Genuis

A hydrometer is used to determine the state of charge of each cell of a battery. The hydrometer will determine the cells specific gravity of electrolyte (its weight compared to water).A hydrometer is a bulb or tear drop syringe which will extract electrolyte from the cell. A float in the hydrometer is calibrated to read in terms of specific gravity. A common range of specific gravity used in these floats is 1.160 to 1.325. A common specific gravity reading is 1.250 to 1.280 in most climates …

Question:How do I charge my battery and is it dangerous?Answer:Always use extreme caution when charging a battery. All lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns and can generate explosive gases. Even a maintenance free battery has vents to relieve the internal gases that build up inside the battery. Even though they look like sealed units, acid can still escape should the battery be tipped over or even over charged. The following tips from the Battery Council In …

Dead batteries are miserable business: it means you'll probably be late and will have to track down someone who's willing to give you a jump-start. On top of that, many people find jump-starting cars to be intimidating or frightening. "What if I put the cables on backwards?" "What if the battery explodes?" "What if I kill the other car?" Questions race through your mind, but… the battery must be jumped. Here's a guide on how to safely and easily jump-start your car's battery. Don't be afraid… ju …

So after YEARS and YEARS of friends and MYSELF complaining that Odyssey Battery didn't have compatible batteries for Euro L3, Euro L5, Group 49, Group48 and 98R batteries -- TA DA!  Odyssey Batteries announces ODYSSEY PC1220 and PC1350 battery models!The PC1220 - replaces BCI Groups 48 and 98R and offers 1220 Cranking Amps in the first 5 Seconds. 960 Cranking Amps from 6-10 seconds and 860 Cranking amps after 10 seconds.  Cold Cranking Amps (a VERY OLD Cranking evaluation in …

Battery Acid.  Electrolyte. They both mean the same thing.  They are the mixture of water and sulfuric acid inside the battery you can hear sloshing around that can ruin your favorite jeans, and burn your eyes and skin. HOWEVER, The Battery Genius is here to help you SAFELY handle Battery Acid, prepare electrolyte, and clean spills. Remember The Battery Genius' mantra: Safety First! Danger Last! Have a future -- Not a past! That said, practice the number one rule when handling …