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Things That Damage
Things That Damage
a Forklift Battery
- Battery Do's & Don'ts
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These Things Damage Batteries
• #1 - Poor maintenance
• Running below 80% D.O.D.- Temperature
• Using “non-approved tap water”
• Overwatering
• Under-watering
• Overcharging
• Under charging
• Short cycling
• No cool down after charge
Use the 8-8-8 Rule
What is the 8-8-8 Rule? It's a common calculation in battery terminology to achieve maximum life for your industrial lead-acid forklift battery.
"During a 24-hour period,
an industrial battery ideally
is in operation 8 hours,
on charge 8 hours,
and cooling 8 hours."
