Three wheeler battery reviews

Three wheeler batteries are of a tricky sort. Because the auto that they power up is small in size, yet it fulfills commercial needs. This implies more number of trips on the road which demands more crank free starts. For this reason, stringent factors are used to select the best battery for these 3 wheelers.

A brief look into the features that a good 3 wheeler battery must contain:

• Cost effective design that does not compromise on performance – The auto is a low cost carrier. Which is why it demands a simple yet trust worthy battery that never compromises on performance; a few batteries in India like SF Sonic cater to this need.
• Hybrid MF Alloy from Japan, that improves reliability – Hybrid alloys are best suited for the Indian conditions that require reliability to sustain.
• Good starting power and endurance
• Effective fume arrestors that enhance safety - Micro-porous filter disc in vent openings arrest acid fumes inside the three wheeler battery, enhancing safety. So it is always prudent to go for such batteries like SF Sonic which come with effective fume arrestors.
• Instant ignition after reasonable periods of idle stand – A 3 wheeler battery that provides instant start is of prime importance in battery selection. SF Sonic batteries provide minimum cranks for an instant start every time.
• Factory-charged for ready use – Choose a battery like SF Sonic that relieves you from the utter pain of charging a battery immediately after purchase. These three wheeler batteries come to you factory charged. So you can just install, start and enjoy.
• Ease of handling – Good three wheeler batteries are something that an auto needs. And the best three wheeler batteries are very easy to handle. In fact your vehicle will love the way it starts without any complication whatsoever.

SF Sonic has introduced its Auto rider range of three wheeler batteries that cover all these points and more. So one thing is for sure - you’ll never regret buying one. Let your engine roar with delight. Today. Tomorrow. For long.   

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Car Batteries

Battery Buying Guide—Find Your Tractor Battery

The purpose of a tractor battery is the same as that of a car battery: to crank the engine. When the key is turned on, the battery supplies the power to the starter, which then turns the engine until it cranks. The key to finding the right battery for your tractor is making sure you use the correct data when asking about a battery. 

The difference between a car battery and a tractor (or deep cycle) battery is the rate at which they deliver current, and how they are designed. A tractor battery may be used in a car, but a car battery is not recommended for use in a tractor. Car batteries release the surge of power needed to turn the starter motor, and afterward the alternator replenishes the charge. Deep cycle batteries are designed to release their energy over a longer period and to discharge more fully before being recharged.

How They Are Different

Car batteries deliver maximum current in a short period. After the car starts, the vehicle's alternator supplies most of the electricity. A car battery is designed with thin plates to provide a greater surface for energy production. Tractor batteries start the engine and provide a steady current for extended periods. Although the battery can be discharged and recharged repeatedly, this process will ruin car batteries over time. Tractor batteries use thicker plates.

Choosing a Battery

Car batteries produce more cranking power for starting, but tractor batteries are more durable.

Ratings

Car batteries are rated in cold cranking amps (CCA), which is the maximum amount of amps the battery produces while starting the engine. Higher CCA ratings are recommended in cold climate areas. Tractor batteries are rated in amp-hours (AH). A battery with one amp-hour can discharge one amp for one hour.

Deep-Cycle Uses

Deep-cycle batteries are more durable and have uses beyond tractors, including cars and trucks (especially those with a lot of electrical accessories), RV's, campers, forklifts, golf carts and boats, backup power or lighting, and for storing power generated by solar panels.

Instructions:

• Follow the device manufacturer's recommendations to determine the dimensions, voltage, and capacity in amp-hours for the deep cycle battery. Too weak a battery will deplete its power prematurely. One that is too strong may not discharge enough before recharging, resulting in decreased battery life.
• Choose a marine battery for boating, aircraft or RV use if the battery must provide a burst of engine cranking power in addition to a prolonged discharge.

• Select a conventional flooded battery if it will be located in a well-ventilated area and can be secured against tipping or spilling. Flooded batteries need to be topped off with water occasionally, so locate them where they can be serviced easily.
• Choose a sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) or gel battery if the battery must be tilted during storage or use, or if there is limited ventilation. These batteries require no regular servicing and are often used in electric vehicles and power backup systems.
• Use NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or NiFe (nickel-iron) batteries where long battery life is a necessity. Though they are more expensive and less efficient, these alkaline-based batteries last 15 to 25 years in most applications.

 Tips & Warnings

• All parts of a lead-acid battery can be reclaimed. If you're replacing one, take the old one to a recycling center.
• Observe the battery maker's cautions and guidelines when installing or servicing a battery.

Battery manufacturers across India offer both automotive batteries and deep cycle batteries. However there are some manufacturers like SF Sonic who offer the best battery price.

Common Automotive Battery Faults

Car broken down? Did you check under the hood? Faulty or flat batteries, not surprisingly, are one of the most common causes of breakdown. A flat vehicle battery is most commonly caused by:                                                                                                                                                                           

• lack of use or vehicle only used for short journeys
• something has been left on
• a faulty component draining the car battery
• a fault with the vehicle's charging system
• a fault with the vehicle battery itself

Short journeys or insufficient use of a vehicle shorten the total life span of a four wheeler battery. This 'under charging' results in 'sulphation' if the battery voltage is allowed to remain below 12.4 volts. Sulphation is the hardening of the lead plates within the battery and it reduces the battery's ability to accept or hold a charge.

Automotive batteries, whether they are car batteries or truck batteries can fail for other reasons too. For instance, excessive vibration, over charging, corrosion and temperature (extreme heat and cold) can make the vehicle battery fall flat.

Common battery faults include:

• Shorted cell due to failure of the separator between the positive and negative plates
• Shorted cell or cells due to buildup of shed plate material below the plates of the cell
• Broken internal connections due to corrosion
• Broken plates due to vibration and corrosion
• Low electrolyte level
• Cracked or broken case
• Broken terminals
• Sulphation after prolonged disuse in a low or zero charged state
• Frequent and continuous overcharge

Corrosion at the battery terminals can prevent a car from starting due to electrical resistance. The white powder sometimes found around the battery terminals is usually lead sulphate which is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. The corrosion is caused by an imperfect seal between the plastic battery case and lead battery post allowing sulphuric acid to react with the lead battery posts. The corrosion process is also expedited by over charging. Corrosion can also be caused by factors such as salt water, dirt, heat, humidity, cracks in the battery casing or loose battery terminals. Inspection, cleaning and protection with a light coating of dielectric grease are measures used to prevent corrosion of battery terminals.

Sulphation occurs when an automotive battery is not fully charged. The longer it remains in a discharged state the harder it is to overcome sulphation. This may be overcome with slow, low-current (trickle) charging. Sulphation is the formation of large, non-conductive lead sulphate crystals on the plates; lead sulphate formation is part of each cycle, but in the discharged condition the crystals become large and block passage of current through the electrolyte.

The primary wear-out mechanism is the shedding of active material from the battery plates, which accumulates at the bottom of the cells and which may eventually short-circuit the plates.

Early automotive batteries could sometimes be repaired by dismantling and replacing damaged separators, plates, inter-cell connectors and other repairs. Modern battery cases do not facilitate such repairs; an internal fault generally requires replacement of the entire unit.

Battery maintenance is another topic we’ll cover at a later stage.  However, here’s a quick solution. If you do only use your car occasionally and for short journeys, please invest in an intelligent charger/battery conditioner that can be left connected for long periods without risk of damage to the battery.

Battery Maintenance Tips for Heavy Vehicles

Batteries for heavy vehicles

Heavy duty trucks need a little bit of extra strength to start, as well as an enhanced ability to with stand the road hassles. Battery for such vehicles should give optimum protection against shock and vibration and preferably maintenance free. Mostly exposed to worst of temperature fluctuations, it is always advisable for these vehicle batteries to have high charge efficiency and the ability to handle deep discharge.   

Battery Maintenance

Battery, the backbone of a vehicle is the first thing to be taken care of. The well being of the four wheeler battery means the well being of the automobile. If you want to retain your truck in its running condition, it becomes very important to choose the right kind of four wheeler battery. But that alone does not solve the problem. Battery maintenance plays a huge role in the process. We all know that the more the battery lives the longer your car or truck runs. Keeping this in mind, lately the service experience for battery maintenance has been uplifted. The services of automotive battery maintenance have been thoroughly modified to extend greater advantages to the owners. There are numerous battery manufacturers who have also introduced the service of free maintenance. Every time a vehicle encounters problem, be it cars, trucks or bikes, it is advisable to resort to the facility of emergency support that is provided by various manufacturers of four and two wheeler batteries. Whether it is a start issue of the vehicle or a battery failure, they bring you out of it anytime, anywhere. There are also ways of getting the batteries registered with their manufacturers in order to get prompt responses in such problems. The rise in car, bike or truck battery price in India can be substantiated by the related increase in the cost that is needed to be incurred for its maintenance. Here are a few tips.

Automotive Batteries

• Test your truck battery on a regular basis, including when you have your truck serviced, before long trips or after it's been recharged.
• Maintain all areas/parts of your vehicle as directed in your owner's manual and/or by your mechanic. This will reduce the chance of other engine components draining power from your battery. It's not always the battery's fault when a vehicle doesn't start, but often a symptom of other problems.

Maintenance tips for extended battery life

• Regularly clean the battery container and terminals
• Make sure vent caps are tight to prevent water or baking soda from entering cells
• Apply baking soda to any corrosion and rinse cover with water
• Check your four wheeler battery's electrolyte level before charging, it should be at the bottom of the vent splash band

The SF Sonic truck battery:

The SF Sonic truck battery lets your truck bring out its optimum. Here are a few features that make it the best buy for your truck.

• ‘Non-spillable’ battery ensures greater safety for vehicles
• Does not need any topping which makes up for minimum battery maintenance
• Safeguards against shocks and vibrations, resulting in a longer life
• Can withstand extreme working conditions and severe temperature fluctuations
• Gets recharged easily and retains charge for long
• Long life makes them a prudent and economical choice
• Comes with warranty against any kind of failure at any point of time
• Better and firmer voltage consistency 
• Can be stored for longer periods of time without recharge

Switch to SF Sonic truck batteries today. Make your engine roar with delight, with the least number of cranks.

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