EYE ON ELECTRONICS

A study done by the Battery Council International (BCI) trade group showed that in one sample of scrapped batteries, 16% were still usable. This article provides guidelines on how to get the longest possible service life out of the battery. It begins with a discussion of the correct use of the battery tester, then discusses the selection and installation of the battery.

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Specialist and Professional Press Limited

  Surrey House, 1 Throwley Way
  Sutton, Surrey SM1 4QQ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Dale, M
• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 28, 32
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 172
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Electric batteries; Facilities; Installation; Service life; Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Selecting
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Energy; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00608516
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-040 732
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: May 31 1991 12:00AM