an electro chemical device that stores chemical energy and produces electricity
What is a battery
100
This type of battery is used for powering RVs and or trolling motors. It is rated in ____ _____ instead of cold cranking amps
What is Amp hours
100
automotive batteries produce this gas
What is hydrogen
100
Checking/inspecting: electrolyte level, terminal connections, battery top, hold down tray, physical damage
What is battery maintenance
100
battery inspection and maitenance should be done during grease jobs, tune-ups and
What is anytime the hood is opened
200
a gas that is produced when charging a battery that can explode if exposed to spark or flame.
What is Hydrogen
200
This test is done to measure the battery drain when the vehicle is off. (Usually acceptable at 50 mA or less)
What is a battery drain test
200
Identified because it does not use removable filler caps.
What is Maintenance- Free battery
200
Neutralizes and removes acid and dirt mixture
What is baking soda and water
200
Fully charged electrolye has a specific gravity of between
What is What is 1.265 and 1.299
300
Current flow out of a battery
What is battery discharge
300
This type of battery rating is used to specify how many amps the battery can provide quickly a 0 Degrees F for 30 seconds while maintiainging a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell or 7.2 volts for a 12 volt battery (6 cells)
What is Cold Cranking Amps
300
device that indicates the state of charge of a battery by measuring the specific gravity of the eletrolyte (usually built into the battery and is green if 65% or greater charge)
What is a hydrometer
300
material found on both plates of a fully discharged battery
What is lead sulfate- PBSO4
300
Which cable do you remove first when removing a battery from a vehicle?
What is the negative battery cable
400
Active material on the negative battery plate of a fully charged battery
What is sponge lead
400
This battery rating is the length of time in minutes that a fully charged battery at 80 F will deliver 25 amps with the volts remaining above 1.75 volts per cell or 10.5 volts for a 6 cell battery (12 volt).
What is Reserve Capacity Rating
400
What connects a battery's plates
What is battery straps
400
Test done by measuring total battery voltage (no load)with an accurate voltmeter
What is open voltage test
400
Which cable should be connected first when installing a battery?
What is the positive battery cable
500
Battery acid - a mixture of 36 % sulfuric acid and 64% water is also called
What is electrolyte
500
Measurement of how much current a battery could produce for 20 hours while staying above 10.5 volts
What is Amp-hour rating
500
active material on positive plates of a fully charges battery