Which battery is right for your car?
A battery is a source of current that converts chemical energy into electrical current and vice versa. Even with normal operation, the battery wears out and sooner or later must be replaced. In order to orientate yourself in the correct choice of a new battery, it is good to know their types and technical characteristics.
Car batteries are boxes with six cells and electrodes that are assembled into a pack of positively and negatively charged plates. The cells are filled with an electrolyte in the form of a liquid or gel.
There are several types of car batteries: lead-acid batteries with antimony, low antimony, hybrid, calcium, gel, AGM, EFB, alkaline, etc. According to the type of electrolyte, they are: liquid, gel or dry. The most important characteristics of the battery are the capacity and the starting current.
Battery capacity is measured in ampere-hours, Ah. Vulkan Center recommends purchasing a battery with a larger capacity that will fit in the space designated for installation. Another important characteristic of the battery is the starting current, measured in amperes. Preferably, other things being equal, the battery should have a higher starting current. This will give you easier starting of the battery even at low temperatures and a longer life.
Car batteries