Glossary / General

lead acid battery

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Too Afraid to Ask

Lead acid batteries are a kind of battery that has been used for many years. They are heavy and not as good as newer types of batteries, but they are still found in some older cars.

Technical Definition

Lead acid batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that uses lead dioxide and sponge lead as electrodes and sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. They are commonly used in vehicles and have been around for a long time, but they are heavier and less efficient than newer technologies.

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"But a regular lead acid battery is designed just because of the design of it. ... You're going to lose half your reserve capacity."
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