Batteries U Need in Bowral, New South Wales | Automotive

Batteries U Need

Locality: Bowral, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4861 6079

Address: 6A Alcorn Street 2576 Bowral, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 To all of our loyal customers we thank you for your support. I would like to say that we try our best to keep our prices as competitive to the big kids. We are a small family business and sometimes the big kids have more pull with their suppliers to get better pricing. All we ask is to give us a go and we will try our best to do what we can for you. Thanks again for your support Bruce, Ellen & Kathleen. We are located 6 Alcorn Street Bowral right next door to the Vet hope to see you in the store soon Cheers

15.01.2022 We will be closing today at 12 Noon and Reopen at 8.30 Tomorrow Saturday 18th Feburary due to a passing of a family member.

14.01.2022 Reasons Why Batteries Fail Physical Condition. Sediment accumulates under the plates and can short out a cell. Plate separators fail to insulate the positive... and negative plates in a cell and the cell becomes shorted, ruining the battery Insufficient Electrolyte. Allows top exposed portion of plates to sulfate rapidly. This reduces the battery's ability to accept recharge. Accelerated erosion of lower portions of plates in a higher than normal acid content electrolyte may also occur when the electrolyte solution is low. The battery also has a higher internal resistance when low on water. High resistance means heat which mean shorter battery life. Sulfation. When a battery is allowed to remain discharged too long the accumulated lead sulfate on the plates hardens. The sulfate from the plate is not able to reconstitute the electrolyte to the higher specific gravity, or to restore the plate material to a more active composition. Overheating. A battery operated when the electrolyte temperature reaches 125 F, increases chemical action. This increases corrosion of the plates and reduces battery life. When overheated, the battery plates tend to buckle and destroy the structural integrity of the battery. Freezing. When the electrolyte freezes, the ice formed will dislodge active material from the plates. Battery case may crack and electrolyte will leak out when thawed Corrosion. Corrosion from spilled or splashed electrolyte forms deposits that can conduct electricity and cause battery drain. Clean off all corrosion. Prevent its accumulation by coating terminals and exposed metal cable connectors with high temperature grease. Vibration Vibration from an improperly installed battery shakes off active material from the positive plate and reduces battery life. When installing a battery, always insure the battery is securely fastened down. Overcharging. Overcharging rapidly converts water to gas and decreases the electrolyte water content. The electrolyte level drops, and becomes more acid in content. This subjects the plates to a higher concentration of acid and results in some plate area not being covered with electrolyte. Prolonged overcharging generates excessive heat inside the battery which buckles the plates and destroys the battery. About 58% of battery failures are caused by overcharging.

08.01.2022 Good Morning Guys just a little reminder that we are still open for business I have had a few people thinking we have closed down. We are at 6 Alcorn Street Bowral right next door to the Vets. Have a great day and stay safe when out and about Cheers