What are the mistakes in replenishing water for electric forklift battery?
As we all know, the battery of the electric forklift needs to be replenished frequently. This is because the electrolyte of the battery is composed of a certain proportion of sulfuric acid and distilled water. In the process of charging and use, the temperature of the battery will rise, and the concentration of the electrolyte will also increase, which is easy to form corrosion. Therefore, distilled water must be replenished in time to ensure the normal operation of the battery. However, there are many requirements for adding water to the battery. If the operation is not carried out according to the regulations, it is likely to damage the battery and affect the normal operation. The electric forklift manufacturer reminds that these two operating errors should be avoided when replenishing water for the battery.

First, can you pour the drinking water into the battery of the electric forklift? The answer is No. Because the storage battery has high requirements on water quality, ordinary drinking water often contains too many impurities and trace elements, which cannot meet the standard of storage battery water. If distilled water or professional fluid is not added as required, it will damage the storage battery and shorten the service life of the storage battery of the electric forklift. Therefore, the electric forklift manufacturer reminds that it is forbidden to use daily drinking water to supplement water for the battery.
Secondly, can the battery of the electric forklift be filled with water at any time? The answer is to divide the time and the situation. If the battery electrolyte is insufficient, the distilled water shall be replenished in time. However, the driver should also carefully observe whether the electrolyte reduction is caused by normal charging and use. Sometimes, the battery of the electric forklift is short of water because the battery shell is damaged or the battery filler cap is not tightly covered. If water is added only when the electrolyte is reduced, it is easy to reduce the density of the electrolyte and affect the normal operation of the battery. Moreover, many drivers choose to refill the battery after work, which is actually unscientific. In this way, the distilled water added may not be fully integrated with the original electrolyte of the battery, which may easily cause the battery to discharge itself or damage the battery plate. Therefore, the electric forklift manufacturer recommends that it is better to replenish water for the battery of the electric forklift before driving.

The battery is very important for the electric forklift. Its normal operation is a necessary condition for the efficient operation of the electric forklift. Adding water to the battery is not just opening the battery filler cap and filling it with water. What kind of water should be added, when to add water, and what kind of water needs to be added are all knowledge that needs to be mastered. The electric forklift manufacturer reminds that the above two misunderstandings should be avoided, and the correct and timely water replenishment can ensure the good operation of the battery and prolong the service life of the battery.
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