The largest cause of early failure of
lead acid batteries is overtopping or
undertopping, according to a free
video guide to battery maintenance
from Hoppecke Industrial Batteries.

Not only is topping up one of the
biggest problems with using batteries,
it is also one of the most common
reasons battery companies will not
honour a warranty, the guide says.

The video reveals how undertopping
can boost acid strength in a
battery which increases the corrosion
rates on the plates and reduces the
capacity of the cells; overtopping can
reduce the strength of the acid and
diminish battery performance.

For a free guide to topping up
safely and correctly, please call the
number below or visit:
www.hoppecke.co.uk.