Modern lead-acid batteries improve safety in a number of ways. While it's nearly impossible to eliminate lead from everything in our lives because we need it for batteries, the metal does have some significant benefits. The development of the 12V sealed gel battery is a good example, as improvements in new technology make it possible to make batteries safer.
12V gel batteries use a specialized gel as the electrolyte instead of pure liquid acid. This silica-based gel suspends the necessary lead sheets while allowing electrons to move between them. By replacing liquid acid with this gel, owners of 12V gel batteries can enjoy the following significant advantages:
- No leakage
The 12V gel battery is leakproof because there is no liquid acid, so if you tip or puncture this type of battery, you won't have to deal with dangerous and damaging substances.
- Wide range of uses
Since conventional liquid acid batteries have the potential to leak, their owners must be careful to place the batteries upright and securely hold them there. Because gel batteries can be tilted without problems, they can be used safely in a wider range of situations.
- Better operation in extreme temperatures
Research has also shown that 12V gel batteries are more durable than lead-acid batteries in extreme temperatures. These types of batteries will operate effectively between an incredible -40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, their gel composition makes them better able to withstand corrosion, shock, and vibration.
- The discharge speed is slow and the service life is longer
The life expectancy of lead-acid batteries that are frequently used and therefore recharged, such as in everyday driving vehicles, is between 3 and 5 years. In contrast, a high-quality 12V gel battery that is similarly maintained and regularly maintained at a high charge will last over ten years, or even twenty years. Part of this is due to their slower discharge rates.
