Lawn Mower Battery
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January 18, 2013
Lead-acid Batteries
Although lead-acid batteries have many disadvantages when compared to other types of batteries, these types of batteries are among the most common batteries on the planet. One of the major reasons for the prevalence of lead-acid batteries is their ability to be recharged multiple times. The internal reaction that creates electricity is reversible, allowing a spent battery to be restored to a functional state over and over.
Over time, however, lead-acid batteries lose their ability to hold a charge. This gradual loss of charging capacity is due to a process called sulfation. While discharging, the lead dioxide plates within the battery react with the sulfuric acid electrolyte, causing lead sulfate to build up on the plates. As lead sulfate builds up within the battery, it loses its ability to provide electricity. When the battery charges, the voltage of the charging mechanism causes the lead sulfate to return to its original state. Over repeated charges, however, some of these lead sulfate deposits crystallize and harden, making them hard to remove. These crystallized deposits interfere with the battery's operation, making the battery harder to charge. Eventually, the sulfate deposits
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March 10, 2011
If you live in warmer weather climates, you’re probably already being besieged with fliers left on the doors for lawn services or being reminded on advertisements and in the news that it is time now to begin thinking about your fertilizing, weed control and spring-season gardening.
Rather than waiting until the day you decide it’s time to scalp your grass or begin a weekly cut, this is a great time to bring out your riding mower and give it a thorough checkup to see if it’s ready for another season.
Start by giving your equipment a thorough cleaning and inspection. Being stored for months without use can take its toll on any equipment. Next, give your riding mower battery a thorough