Automobile Batteries

Some of the functions that Automobile Batteries perform are-

• It serves the all-important function of starting the engine.
• It also regulates the power and when needed provides additional power for ignition and other components when the load surpasses the feeding power of the charging system.
• When the charging system is not being used, the

Automobile Batteries render the power to the electrical system.

TYPES of Automobile Batteries

There are two types of automobile batteries-

• Low Maintenance Batteries
• Maintenance Batteries

Many prefer Maintenance Batteries to low maintenance ones since the former last longer and can be recharged in no time.

Ratings of Automobile Batteries

Automobile Batteries are rated according to two different parameters-

• Cold Cranking Amps- (CCA) is measured according to the number of amps the battery can produce at 0 degree centigrade for 30 seconds.
• Reserve Capacity- (RC) is determined by the number of minutes the battery can produce 25 amps at a voltage that does not slide down 10.5.

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